Camper trailers on the rig road

Hi Steve,

With those sort of campers, if the 4by can do it so can the trailer. I've had no problems towing my Customline. Just remember to adjust your tyres pressure to suite the track conditions.
Cheers
Jason

Thank Andrew,

all info is welcome, really want to do that trip with a camper as a double crossing does not fit into the trip plans.

Cheers Steve

Jason, I can't agree. As Andrew said, that can be a lot of weight having to be hauled up very soft sand. Is there a second vehicle going that wont have a trailer? If you do it, I'd suggest having the single vehicle go first so it can add some towing power when needed (and it will be needed.), It will save you a lot of digging out. Wrenching a trailer through really rips up the track and is not popular with those who come later.

Hi Steve,
We did the Rig Road last September with off-road Camper Trailers - 7 vehicles /five CT's. We went west to east and then down the Warburton Crossing to the Birdsville Track.
An excellent trip but hard work especially on the eastern end. The last 20 dunes were difficult and the last one was the worst.
Tyre pressure is the key (less than 18 needed) and don't forget the CT tyres. Maintaining sufficient speed is also important because if you slow down the CT acts as an anchor.

We had almost every known piece of recovery gear but all we used were shovels and Maxtraks (we had 6 but most times we just used 4 on the cars - simply got up onto the track and drove out).

Having a vehicle without a CT is a great idea - we had one at the front and the rear.

Have a great trip - wish we were going again.

Cheers,

Bob

Thanks Bob,

This trip is a fair way off and I'm just in research mode at the moment but all info is useful and appreciated.

Cheers Steve

Steve a few things to consider. Some trailers (Kimberly's in particular) have very long draw bars which make it difficult as you crest the dunes. The time of year will be a deciding factor to the difficulty as strong dry winds can leave swales difficult to get over. Driver experience in the group is important. Has anyone actually towed a trailer in soft sand before? Can they back 50m in a straight line if they don't make it? Vehicle ability too is crucial ideally needing about 130kw+ for a heavy trailer. Have seen a Landcruiser with a 1HZ engine turn back as it was simply too hard.
Don't be turned off by suggestions trailers shouldn't be taken, just make the right preparations as many have successfully in the past & go at the right time of year.
Cheers Craig............

We did the Rig road several years ago with 2 Kimberley Kampers
We had no real problems
One clue is to ensure the trailer brakes are OFF
We found that the constant movement of the towing vehicle up and over the dunes was causing the trailer to brake and drag
Once we turned the brakes off, the difference was surprising

Thanks guys, all useful to know.

Cheers Steve