Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 09:44
I did Monument track a couple of weeks ago (Targa Weekend).
I found it quite a easy and drive for me... But as always it depends on your vehicle and experience. I drove up in 4x4 High ...I did not need low range.
I was driving a HZJ105 TDi with a long travel
suspension kit (Autocraft) and 33 inch Wrangler Kevlar M/T tyres with plenty of tread.
The track itself did not have what I would consider any
washouts that I really noticed. However, some of the switchbacks on the track where a little slippery with a fair bit of lose rock and gravel that may cause a bit of grief.
If I was doing a track rating on it I would have been wavering between Medium and Hard (Probably go for hard) due to the steepness of a few bits and the size of some of the rocks on it (I am a certified track assessor). I don't remember any significant
washouts but to be honest I was not paying as much attention as when I am assessing tracks.
Also, I think (From memory) there where one or two
places where some rock steps where starting to appear in the track from wheelspin ...
So if you have a 4x4 with good tyres (Agressive A/T or M/T) and good wheel travel and a 50MM lift and the weather is dry I thing you could consider doing the track.
If you are on road tyes and standard
suspension then I think you could get into trouble with the camper trailer. ( I am aware of the capabilities of a TVAN)
BTW, the track is in better condition than when I first drove it in 2003...
Hope this helps.. A little vague because it is difficult and dangerous to recommend a track without knowning your vehicle setup and your driver experience. I don't want you getting into trouble because of advise I gave ...
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Follow Up By: Harry - Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 20:12
Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 20:12
Thanks guys, that's the sort of info I was chasing.
Sounds like a fun track and must do in the Troopy and the wranglers.
Take it easy and most obstacles can be overcome.
Sept. we drove the Telegraph track with the T Van and first crossing was Palm ck, man what a doozy.
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