Canning Stock Route

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Canning Stock Route

The Canning Stock Route is a long-distance remote stretch of track through the Gibson and Great Sandy Deserts. No longer in use as a stock route this is now a vehicular track allowing access to the

Canning Stock Route

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The Canning Stock Route is a long-distance remote stretch of track through the Gibson and Great Sandy Deserts. No longer in use as a stock route this is now a vehicular track allowing travel along

Torza

We are going to do Canning Stock Route in July 2010. Three vehicles - two Landcruiser utes - well off the ground and one 2010 Toyota Hilux Twin cab.

The question is - will the Hilux have enough clearance without jacking it at all. Owners are planning to put long range fuel tank underneath and roof rack on top. They will be tenting it and not towing anything.

The 4 x 4 experience has been mainly Victorian Alps and High Country as well asCape York via Overland Telegraph and Longreach/Karumba/Kingfisher/Mt Isa/Birdsville Track

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Reply By: Torza - Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 14:20

Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 14:20

Also forgot to ask - we have one 40 L Engel and are looking to get a 60 L fridge - was planning to get another Engel but was told that the EVAKOOL is a better fridge - any thoughts and opinions

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Follow Up By: Wayne (NSW) - Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 14:24

Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 14:24

Torza,

Either fridge should be OK on the CSR.

Deflate the tyres take you time and enjoy the trip

Wayne

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Follow Up By: CJ - Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 22:05

Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 22:05

Slightly off topic but on the fridge

What worked great for us when we did the Canning was to share the fridges amongst our group; One was a dedicated freezer, which becomes important when you travel 3 weeks between supplies. One was dedicated food and the other was a drinks fridge

Enjoy, it is a great trip!

CJ

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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 14:21

Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 14:21

Torza,

All three vehicles should not have a problem on the CSR.

Deflate the tyres, take you time and enjoy.

Wayne

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Reply By: Member - Carl- Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 17:45

Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 17:45

The lastest Kedron DVD is released this weekend and is on the CSR. I believe they had some tyre problems so might be worth a look. Getting released at the caravan show in Sydney.

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Reply By: ricochet - Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 18:10

Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 18:10

hilux wont have problem with standard suspension. take your time, let your tyres down and enjoy the trip. three things cause problems travelling too fast, overloading and not letting tyres down.
PS have travelled the CSR 3 times and thoroughly enjoyed it every time.

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Reply By: Member - Bucky - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 04:37

Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 04:37

Torza
If a standard height Prado can easily do the Canning, then a Hilux Ute will too
Drop your tyres down to approx 15 psi, and go for it.

Just take your time, and stay off those rediculous longer runups, they are for the "55 pound club"

Cheers
Bucky

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