Developmental Road

suenami · Senior Member

Developmental Road

Cruising Granny · Guru

They are usually open surface roads of various conditions. Just as the title implies - being developed. In same cases the development stopped when the money ran out a long time ago.
It's entirely up to you whether you go via that route or find a more reliable surface to cruise along in your home. They can take their toll on the fixtures and fittings in vehicles, vans and motor homes. Best not to shake it to bits.
They do pass through some really beautiful country, so, your choice.
Safe and happy travels. Chris

Wombat 280 · Guru

More like surveyors tracks or mining exploration access roads unless they service a community somewhere along the route they only get money allocated when absolutely necessary

Roostertales · Senior Member

yeah good point Sue

I would think there would be some longevity issues if you take your motor home off the bitumen for extended k's

Something you should talk to the manufacturer about and also check your warranty clauses.

A falcon I had (also described by some as "foul can" rattled itself to death after about 2500 k of corrugations.

Mike

mike and Judy · Guru

I have seen the almighty cruisers rattle themselves to death on corrugations, Just pick a hwy, in its early days,
No Designer has come up with the foolproof suspension yet
It all comes back to the driver,
I have seen the IDIOTS low flying on them,
,Literally bouncing from top corrugation to top,,
when you think of it thats only giving you 50% contact with the surface, what happens if you want to stop quick,
Please slow down and remember the dust you are kicking up ends up in your car, maybe in your computor, then you cant tell us how your journey is going,

dave06 · Guru

sue which road to arkaroola did you take, was it the broken hill road that bypassed Blinman, if that was the one then that wasnt a development road, thats just an old cattle path that got graded in the 60's

we took that one when we went up there, I'm surprised you got through with the motorhome

good luck getting the bulldust out

Cruising Granny · Guru

Some of these new fangled vehicles have air bag suspension. It's a very expensive exercise if the bags get punctured by the stones.
I've seen a Greyhound bus hanging very precariously at the Sandfire Roadhouse, after popping a bag on the Great Northern Highway in WA. The coach limped to Broome to be repaired.
Your motorhome, your decision. Adventure can be brave or foolish. You choose.
Take care Sue. We need to hear about your experiences. I'm still jealous I'm not out there.
Chris

suenami · Senior Member

Dave, I came in from Leigh Creek/Copely SA. It was beautiful - apart from the road - 130kms.
But thank you everyone. I get the gist. Sounds like 'Developmental' may be past tense....
Am in Denman upper Hunter at present looking for a park around Maitland (running out of clean undies - need to do a load of washing) Why is there always washing? hmm

cheers,

Sue

dave06 · Guru

thats the way we went out, hell, compared to the broken hill road that one is absolute heaven, just got to watch those corners that cross the creeks one nearly got us

the buggers are ninety degrees after long straight stretches, deadly, aparently a young feller was killed by a corner not that long ago

when we did the broken hill road it was second gear and all bits rattling all the way, we almost lost one of our water containers off squeeky that day

still getting the bulldust out of little blue

but if I was you I would stick to blacktop with your motorhome if you want her to last

suenami · Senior Member

Sound advice, thanks Dave.
Sue smile