Stewart, you could use something like this in a one vehicle situation when leaving the trailer behind (eg; Arnhem).
It would restrict what you could carry though. With mine I put things in the back but when I park up to camp use the front seats to put most of the back stuff in. You may need a roof rack tray for some of your stuff without the trailer.
As well as mine, I have also put a pic of one being used in a desert situation. By the way, Sheba may have one she is selling that may fit your vehicle if she still has it, I think it is the same model as the one in the desert. Good thing about them is they are quick and easy to up, totally off the ground, and no pegs or poles.
Might pay to pm her, it is for more your type of vehicle and a different model than mine. See pic's;
-- Edited by Duh on Friday 2nd of August 2013 10:06:32 PM
Well I have pensioned the bus off and purchased a 4WD, a 4Runner V6, which is essentially a Hilux with a wagon back. It still needs a few things done to get it up to RWC status, new front window, rear exhaust resonator and rear main seal are the most significant things on the list.
I was intending to get a camper trailer, and may still do so - although I have an existing 6x4 tradies trailer with compressor cage and ladder rack, and the compressor cage is very handy to carry fuel in for the generator/vehicle etc. I was also considering putting one of those roof-top campers on the trailer, any thoughts anyone?
I am leaning to getting my trailer modified for heavy duty/off road use, as I would like to go into Arnhem Land, camper trailers and caravans are prohibited on the Central Arnhem Road - so having a camper trailer would mean having somewhere safe to leave it whilst in Arnhem Land.
My biggest problem at the moment is downscaling - having the bus afforded me the room to collect extra items (junk), now trying to work out what I need/want to take is becoming a major issue.
Would be interesting to hear from others who are travelling in a single vehicle situation, such as a 4WD and not a campervan style set-up.
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Stewart, you could use something like this in a one vehicle situation when leaving the trailer behind (eg; Arnhem).
I like that, thanks. Although I am not at all keen on the idea of leaving my trailer and worldly possessions alone, they get lonely. The idea behind the roof-top camper on the trailer is that it's not classed as a camper-trailer due to it's pop-up design, so this would fix the Arnhem issue no problems.
Arnhem is the only road/place that I know of that prohibits camper-trailers. The reason being is they don't want people just setting up camp anywhere, which is what would happen if they allowed camper-trailers and caravans in there. Fair call to, it's a very significant bit of real estate for the Warlpiri and Yolngu people, along with the other tribes in the Arnhem region. The recently passed lead singer, Mr. Yunupingu of Yothu Yindi was from Arnhem land, and of the Gumajt and Yolngu people. If you look up some of their videos, especially Treaty and Djäpana were predominantly shot in Arnhem Land.
They simply don't have the resources (or money for required infrastructure) to have people going around cleaning up after others and patrolling to make sure people are doing the right thing. The Cove area is absolutely stunning. Many people don't go into Arnhem land, probably in part due to the restrictions of camper-trailers/caravan's but also the myriad of permits involved. Most are free, but it's not a 'sign on the dotted line' matter. To enter Arnhem land, and to be approved for a permit your vehicle has to be of a suitable type and you have to have also pre-booked accommodation, at least a night's worth in Nhulunbuy on the Cove Peninsula - yes they check and verify it before issuing a permit to you. Once in Nhulunbuy, even to go down to the beach you need to get a recreation permit, I think this is about 20 bucks, no big deal. And there are permits again for the few camping areas outside of Nhulunbuy and spots are limited, they only allow a certain number of people in the camp-grounds at a time.
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I thought Arnhem Land was part of Australia. Do you need to take your passport and get a visa to enter? Sounds like a place i wouldn't bother with to be honest. There are still plenty of other great places you can go and camp in the scrub if that's what you want to do.
I worked up in Gove as us white fella call it..Worked for Rio Tinto.
This part of Oz (yes it is part of Oz but with limited access to areas )
This is one of the last wilderness areas on earth they tell us.Yet all services can be found in the town of Nhulunbuy (Gove )
The whole area now is owned by the traditional Yolnu people.
Sever penalties apply for moving around the region with out all permits.
Qantas -link has a daily link from Cairns and Darwin to Gove and an air port shuttle bus service meets the flights and takes you into Gove and your accommodation (when we were there is was $15 )Guests arriving by air do not require permits to stay at the lodge or move about the town it self.
During your stay you will have to obtain another permit to buy/possess/and drink and take away any Alcohol from the licensing regulation and alcohol strategy shop.
There is a 12 site trailer park located at Walkabout Lodge in Gove to cater for 4WD off road camper trailers ( they must be the real deal when I say camper trailer)
If you are travelling via Katherine fuel is available at Mataranka,possibly Bulman community store but do not rely on this as if there is a funeral in the area then it can be closed for some time.Mainora store is closed now.I think it is about 715ks in total from Katherine.
There are some war relics in and around the Gove Peninsula,historic sites include Drimmie Head where the Catalinas landed in the bay and taxied onto land.
Remnants of an observation station and rocket tracking station.Yolne played an important roll in WW2 as bush guids and soldiers in the N/T Special Reconnaissance Unit.
Many of the old air strips and bunkers and air craft wreckages can be still seen around Gove and throughout the region.
Permits are required to travel the Centeral Arnham Rd from Katherine via Bulman to Nhulumbuy.(Gove )From Northern Land Council.
A $20 permit is also required lasts for seven days to access Rds to all the designated recreation areas,such as Cape Arnham/Turtle Beach/Macossn Beach and Daliwuy Bay. Separate permits must also be obtained from Yirrkla council to visit Boat Ramp Sandy Beach and Rocky Bay Beach.
Hope this little bit of info maybe of some help.
Make sure you are flexible with your travel dates as not always are your permits approved for a certain date due to the limited number of people permited in the area at the one time.
Goods and Services up there are all very expensive.
Sounds good. Be awhile before I get up that way. I may be wrong, but I am lead to believe one of those small towns (one shop stops) along the way is advertised as selling petrol on most guide books, but no longer does.
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