Pit Falls

[stewart118]

What are some pitfalls that you encounter when 4wd around WA especially into the Kimberly with a 98 GU? from camping to weight limits legal and safe.
i am really looking to things that i need to be prepared for. not looking for the comfy ride or trip but safe and reliable.

[threedogs]

Travel as light as possible with minimum L/T Construction tyres like ATs,tyre repair kit, enough water and spares ,might want to think about an EPIRB depending where your going 2 spare tyre carcasses.
Not being local but couldn't you nearly hamburger your way with the odd cooked meal ?

[MudRunnerTD]

Sat Phone would be a winner mate.

[DX grunt]

For current fuel prices, try http://www.fuelwatch.wa.gov.au/fuelw...ages/home.jspx

I live in the bush and watch the GWN fuel watch, and I'd have to say, Exmouth has been the most expensive i've seen.

It's a good guide, with lots of servo's along the way.

Take care on your trip.

Rossco

[threedogs]

Any idea what longest between fuel stops is???????????????

[93patrol]

wouldnt be more than 300-500 km between them before you get to broome don t know after that

[pearcey]

As TD says travel light and at a reasonable speed. Weight and speed are the main causes of failure to complete a journey.
Plenty of people tow vans into the Kimberly with out problems.If your traveling with others share the load IE don`t double up on tools ,spares cooking equipment etc. If by yourself then water fuel communications will be your main concern.I have a couple of rules I live by when remote traveling and they are .most things must have at least 2 uses and the old kiss rule that is keep it simple stupid

[DX grunt]

Here's a few websites worth reading. They list isn't exhaustive, but at least it's a start. lol.

Rossco

http://www.vks737.on.net/pdfs/survival.pdf

http://www.roadwise.asn.au/resources/documents/prsg

http://www.roadwise.asn.au/resources/documents/prsg

http://www.mwdc.wa.gov.au/

http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/D...e_Pilbara.aspx

http://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/

http://www.kimberleyaustralia.com/

http://www.australiasnorthwest.com/D.../The_Kimberley

[Cuppa]

http://www.cuppa500.com/_Big_Trip/Archive.html Entries 29 to 38. Perth to Katherine. Not 4wd but potentially of interest

[Morton]

simple is soo the go, basic tool kit, spare hoses, belts, front bearings, seals & grease, dont forget the grease, so many do, a small amount of all oils, I keep mine in 'popper' drink containers, mark the top, not the sides or bottom, each trip away to anywhere will help you to get it simple, thus easy, I go away with my family of six & take one 2kg gas bottle for the entire w/e, can last me upto 4-5 days, yet I have seen others take a 9kg bottle for an over nighter, always have 2 containers of water incase one gets damaged, that is a given, only a fool takes one unless you like wee, I started touring on road bikes, basic & simple was totally required