cooper creek truck

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 12:18

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brian s

Can anyone tell me what the longest length of van the truck at cooper creek can fit onto his tray,, i'm worried that i wont be able to get across the creek and will have to go back up the track thru birdsville.

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Reply By: Ozhumvee - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 12:24

Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 12:24

I'm not sure, it isn't a huge truck but if you are talking caravan then they will not take any type of caravan, only trailers and camper trailers. Up to a certain length of trailer and vehicle (could be 9.8m, not sure) you can tow it on.

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Reply By: Lyle87 - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 12:43

Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 12:43

I was ther just over a week ago and as long as you are under the 9.8

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Reply By: SMMKJD - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 14:37

Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 14:37

Does anyone have a contact for the truck operator?

I have a similar question in that a group will be coming back from Birdsville after the races and one of them is towing a AORC Quantum.

Need to make sure it can be taken across before we leave :)

Cheers
Steve

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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 14:56

Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 14:56

Brian,

Saw that bloke's truck there in June, and I'd suggest it would have a 20' body. It appeared to be an old Hino, or Isuzu, and pretty sure the body wouldn't be any longer.

We didn't take note of his phone number, as we didn't stop once we'd got off the ferry.

Ring Mungerannie roadhouse, they should have his number, or Phillip might even know the max size for vans.

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Follow Up By: Dough Boy - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 18:19

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 18:19

We have just returned from a trip and came thru there , spending a couple of days at the ferry . They will take 9.8 Mtrs in length and not a CM more!
The bloke with the truck doesnt have a contact number you have to call him on ch 40 when you arrive . Cost is 75 bucks and he will put your camper on his truck and take it over on the ferry.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Dough Boy

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Reply By: The Landy - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 15:51

Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 at 15:51

From the SA Government website....

Ferry operating guidelines

Signs displaying condition of use of the ferry are installed at Marree, Birdsville, Mungeranie and at the ferry crossing.

The conditions of use of the ferry are:

access to the ferry by all vehicles is at the discretion of the ferry operator
persons use ferry at their own risk

maximum load for vehicles including passengers and freight - 10 tonne gross
maximum length of vehicles is 9.8m (extended from 7.8m) - trailers are permitted providing that the total length of towing vehicle and trailer does not exceed 9.8m

maximum length of vehicles over 6 tonne is 7.8m

vehicles will not be transported if the minimum freeboard of the ferry is reduced below 150mm

conventional caravans are not permitted. High clearance off-road vans may be allowed

trailers cannot be transported separate to the towing vehicle and must remain hitched to the towing vehicle whilst on the ferry

no more than 10 passengers are permitted on ferry at the one time
no persons permitted to stay in vehicles during crossing
life jackets must be worn

when operating, the ferry will run during daylight hours only, 7 days per week, weather permitting

use of the ferry is prohibited between sunset and sunrise

all persons must follow instructions and conditions in loading as directed by the ferry operator

priority will be given to emergency service vehicles.

there is no charge for using the Cooper Creek ferry.

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