Towing in the High Country

[BillsGU]

Went into the Wonnangatta last weekend and we came across a couple from Queensland that had driven down the Zeka Spur with their GU towing a large camper trailer.

The trailer tore the towbar off the Patrol and they were in a bit of trouble. One of the guys in our group (at a risk of damage to his GQ) towed the trailer out of the Wonnangatta and to Wodonga where he dropped them off in a caravan park.

I have spent a fair bit of time in the High Country and this would be my sixth or so trip into the Wonnangatta and we often come across people who get in trouble when towing. Often they go up there in dry weather and can't get out when it rains over night.

The tracks up there are hard enough on vehicles as it is without the added stress of a trailer. I know it works on those idiot DVD's - but they don't have to foot the bill for damages - the company does that - and they have a crew along to rescue them from their stupidity.

Seriously guys - and I know some of you will differ - but IMHO and from what I have witnessed - the High Country is no place for towing.