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mickle


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Hi, Info Please on taking a 22ft (not outback)   Silverline van   from Burketown through Borroloola  ,Daly waters  to Darwin .

      Any Constuctive info Please.       Mick From Mildura.



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Peter_n_Margaret


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Most of Burketown to Borroloola is unsurfaced. Until very recently it was still restricted after the wet season.
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Peter


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Whe is it best to go, Thanks

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Considering the type of van you have do not expect a well maintained ,smooth,  gravel road.  It   can be pretty rough in spots.  Get the best  up to date report that you can.   You are doing the right thing by asking around.....



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The only way to avoid many kms of dirt and gravel will be via Mt Isa and then north via the Stuart Highway or the Tablelands Highway.
Get yourself a HEMA touring atlas and all will be revealed.
Cheers,
Peter


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Worked along the road when I was a remote techy. Definitely a 4wd road (Savannah Way). I wouldn't haul a van unless made for off road. Can be extremely rough as well.

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Thank you all for good advice .
Mickle

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Check with the RACQ, AANT Road reports, police stations, councils. If you follow the graders, you might have a good trip.

From Borroloola, west you should be ok but be prepared to get off the road for the few narrow sections for the trucks.

And if you go this way, DRIVE TO CONDITIONS & ensure you have good (preferably LT) tyres.

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 Thank you , Warren.



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