Back From The Cape

We are doing it in Aug/Sept!!!

Did you happen to go from Bramwell out to the Olive River and Temple Bay, Just wondering what the track is like that Bramwell put in. We need to look at some plants out there.

Thanks

Bruce

Dolfin - I note you are running 245/75x16 tyres. I've just fitted same to my 93 Disco and even though I've got a 40mil OME lift, the rears still catch on the guards at max articulation...I'm going to have to do a bit of custom work on the guards... Do you have this problem and what was the effect of the larger diameter tyres on your fuel economy?

dolfin, we are heading up in mid august for 5 weeks and i am towing a leaf sprung 7*4 box off road trailer with a 3.85 quitrex v nose on top of it behind my GU patrol. 3 cars in group. I was wondering if you had any tips or advice particularly regarding the following:
- stone guard on trailer vs masking up back window ( I am wanting to avoid chips in paint on the back of the car too)
- not having towed up there before - the difficult parts of the OTL and the development road with the trailer
- your favourite places
- did you catch any fish?
Regards,

Darren

Darren,

Problably avoid the last section of the OTL with the trailer, its a bit tight and steep in spots. We did it and had to be towed out of Cannibal creek. Although this is the best off roading on the OTL, its just a pain in the arse with the trailer and if I had my time again, I would have done that section without the trailer and then returned for it. The Bi pass is fine for a trailer, but you are going to get stone damage. We didnt notice it that much as the Ultimate is designed to minimise the effects of stone damage. Saw lots of people towing trailers with the window taped up.

Make sure your trailer suspension is up for the job. The corrugations are hell on the under carriage. Saw about a half dozen broken trailers on the way up and back.

I was only land based, and the fishing was a bit average. With the boat it will be a lot better. Caught a couple of Barra, one in Lakefield and the other in the Dulhunty river, just up from the crossing. Other than that just some yuky catfish and barracouta off Seisa wharf.

I hope this helps
See you on our travels

H,K & A

Patrol22,

Hi the Palm creek crossing was OK, we only attempted it to the North. Still is steep both ways, but due to the dry wet, not slippery at all. The creek is still kinda deep in places ;)

Cypress creek bridge is still intact and I got my Ultimate across OK. It has the same wheel track as the Disco, so no probs. A chap in our group had a boat trailer which was a tad wider than his 80 Series Landcruiser. It was Ok as well.

Hope this helps.
See you on our travels

H,K & A