Arthur River to Corrinna Tas

Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 at 20:56
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Just wishing to know if it is possible to tow a 17 ft pop top caravan from Arthur River to Corrinna along the Western Explorer Road in late Feb. We have a 2007 Pajero Diesel. We've heard the road is narrow and steep.

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Reply By: Shaker - Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 at 21:08

Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 at 21:08
In October it was quite a good gravel road & all the steep sections are bitumen, we had no issues towing our Vista Crossover.
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Reply By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 at 00:20

Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 at 00:20
Just check your overall length for the fatman barge crossing the Pieman - we knew we wouldn't fit on with an 18' van and Patrol, whereas another person with a 16' Bushtracker and patrol just fitted. The Western Explorer is quite stony in places (sharp stones) and can be rough. Is it a dedicated off road caravan?

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Reply By: baz&pud (Tassie) - Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 at 09:15

Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 at 09:15
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We last travelled that road a couple of years ago, Landcruiser towing 2.5 tonn van, didn't have any problems, although at that time the road was a bit rough.

The Fatman at Corrina has a maximum carry weight of 6.5 tonnes, and the maximum wheel base length is 9 meters.

If you don't fit on the barge you can continue down the West Coast by travelling through Savage River, Waratah, Tullah etc.

Enjoy the State.
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Follow Up By: Lionel O - Thursday, Jan 05, 2012 at 18:02

Thursday, Jan 05, 2012 at 18:02
Watch the bends. Nearly got wiped outon that road last Feb by a sand truck coming at me on my side of the road at about 110 kph. Me having taken to the verge, he missed my mirror by about 20mm. Lucky I had somewhere to go.
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