Lakefield to Bathurst Bay

I agree dry soft sand :-)

Another pic. of the sandy section where Igot bogged but drove out after letting out more air.There is a diversion track alongside as Beatit said but last year that was pretty churned up as well but I used it on the way out and got through first go.Image Could Not Be Found

Hi Rambler,

Is that your pioneer camper? If so have you worked out a way to stop water leaking into the front box?

I've tried different locks (they leak like a sieve) and a new seal but still have dramas in heavy rain.

Austravel,
Sorry to hear about water getting into the front box of your camper.Yes I have the Argyle SE Pioneer camper and have never had any leaks in the front box and it has been in hevy rain numerous times.The only place I get water n is in the bottom toolboxes which can be under water in deep creek crossings.Iwould suggest you contact Robin at the perth factory on 0893022500 or 0400022500 and I am sure he will be of some help.

Thanks for that, you must have one of the better ones or relatively new. They changed the locks to Southco as the elcheapo ones (chrome plated) leaked badly. I've also had leaks where the brackets come through the floor for the canvas hoop connections. Also where the rear bumper joins to the sides of the camper and now the front box. Actually the worst one was when the sealant cracked where the inner wheel guard is joined to the rest of the camper. Never really knew about the leak until the carpet started to turn very dirty about half way up the camper. When I tore up the carpet the floor was pretty badly rusted from front to back.

I've spoken to Robin a few times to try and solve leaks but generally it's left up to me to source them. To be fair they've given me ideas but it's pretty hard when they are across the country and no agent here. I'd never buy another camper or van unless there was a good strong dealership close by.

I'll have all the problems ironed out just before I sell it, just like you do with a vehicle.