anyone know what condition the Savannah Way (Darwin to Cairns) MAYBE in during the month of May , I was thinking of travelling this way and will be towing 22 ft semi off road van with a modified Ford Ranger.
Any my thoughts or experienc would be helpful.
Peter_n_Margaret said
08:39 PM Mar 13, 2017
I reckon the 22ft van in your avatar will probably drag its backside in a few places.
Cheers,
Peter
Mike Harding said
08:44 PM Mar 13, 2017
It's 17 years since I did that road but I suspect it would give a caravan a very hard time - and I don't imagine much has changed.
Thanks Peter I was wondering about the creek crossings the Ranger would be fine but was worried about the length of the van ,
-- Edited by Vernleanne on Monday 13th of March 2017 10:31:04 PM
Vernleanne said
10:29 PM Mar 13, 2017
Thanks for the link CC Bear very informative
Wanda said
09:16 AM Mar 14, 2017
Hi
We have done that section on 2 occasions(most recent 2015) with a 18' Trakmaster, from memory I really don't think you would have too much to worry about. I cannot remember any crossings that gave us any problems at all, bearing in mind your van is a bit longer.. You may have to be a bit more carefull when making camp and pulling off road for the night, but again I think you will find suitable places to do so.
I am sure you will get more replies to make an informed decision, great trip, simply enjoy the ride
Ian
bill12 said
07:53 PM Mar 14, 2017
All depends on whether the road has been graded, and how much rain they have had. Too early and the corugations will shake you to death. Ring ahead and see.If you have high ground clearance helps. Bill
hi all
anyone know what condition the Savannah Way (Darwin to Cairns) MAYBE in during the month of May , I was thinking of travelling this way and will be towing 22 ft semi off road van with a modified Ford Ranger.
Any my thoughts or experienc would be helpful.
Cheers,
Peter
It's 17 years since I did that road but I suspect it would give a caravan a very hard time - and I don't imagine much has changed.
Thanks Peter I was wondering about the creek crossings the Ranger would be fine but was worried about the length of the van ,
-- Edited by Vernleanne on Monday 13th of March 2017 10:31:04 PM
Thanks for the link CC Bear very informative
Hi
We have done that section on 2 occasions(most recent 2015) with a 18' Trakmaster, from memory I really don't think you would have too much to worry about. I cannot remember any crossings that gave us any problems at all, bearing in mind your van is a bit longer.. You may have to be a bit more carefull when making camp and pulling off road for the night, but again I think you will find suitable places to do so.
I am sure you will get more replies to make an informed decision, great trip, simply enjoy the ride
Ian