Off road caravan on the Bloomfield Track
Submitted: Friday, Jul 13, 2012 at 21:26
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Hi all, quick question, is it possible to take an Off Road caravan on the
Bloomfield Track. Both van and car are very capable off road but not sure about how tight the track is or what the angles of some of the ascents and decents are, any advice appreciated.
Hado
Reply By: Member - Bucky - Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 at 06:05
Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 at 06:05
Hado
The Track is doable, indeed, as there were a couple of bigger vans doing it from the South end, the day we came in, from the North.
There are only a couple of tricky bits.
The bit from
the Lions Den Pub to
Wujal Wujal, is up and down a bit, windy and norrow, and plenty of traffick.
The day we did it, there were a lot of Tip Trucks using the road, so keep busy on UHF 40, and your speed down.
From
Wujal Wujal to
Cape Tribulation, it get very interesting indeed.
Steep, in spots, and in some
places, fairly twisty and narrow. Just watch out for low branches. The worst, and steepest spots have been concreted, so that is a big help.
Another vehicle travelling with you on the Track would be a destinct advantage, but not 100% necessary.
We have a Trak Shak Camper Trailer, and found it relative easy., but in saying that I would tow a van thru it, as it is not that rough, just a bit slow.
Enjoy !
Cheers Bucky
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Reply By: Member - Greg M6 - Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 at 09:25
Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 at 09:25
the bloomfied track is very steep in sections,I towed a Kimberly karavan with a 100 series cruiser and had to engage 1st gear and low range to just make it up the hills,also their are the 4wd tour buses which show no consideration for any body else and wont give you any lee way to get off the road so they can get passed.
I would NOT tow anything over that road again,even though there is great camping spots, these only take small trailers or tents.
good luck.
gregm6
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Follow Up By: Member - Bucky - Sunday, Jul 15, 2012 at 08:41
Sunday, Jul 15, 2012 at 08:41
Eat some concrete and harden up !
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