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Coburg


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Hi,

I am intending to take my Pajero and 18 Ft van from Kuranda to Cairns. I have driven it once without a van and remember it as being very steep. Is it advisable to do this with a van or is there an alternative route that I should be considering.

Thanks in advance.



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Ian G


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I did it several times both ways a few months ago, not difficult at all

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Welcome to the Forum Coburg - Your Pajero will eat all the ups and downs, just do it.

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An easy run with the caravan on , lots do it , buses, trucks, etc ..Bob



-- Edited by bobsa on Thursday 7th of March 2024 10:26:41 AM

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Our daughter lives in Speewah, 10 minutes from Kuranda, so I've travelled up and down the range a number of times while visiting her.

I wouldn't say it was particulary steep....it does have a few tight turns you will need to take care. Trucks use it all the time.

I will be in our Pajero and 17 ft van in July and will be using that road.....I have no hesitation....just be careful and you will be OK.

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Collo wrote:

Our daughter lives in Speewah, 10 minutes from Kuranda, so I've travelled up and down the range a number of times while visiting her.

I wouldn't say it was particulary steep....it does have a few tight turns you will need to take care. Trucks use it all the time.

I will be in our Pajero and 17 ft van in July and will be using that road.....I have no hesitation....just be careful and you will be OK.

Collo.

 You are in the wrong state, try NSW for Carinda out near Walgett, Lighting Ridge area



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Sorry Radar, I don't understand your post.

Collo.



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Ian G


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Also watch the speed camera on the bottom half of the trip, though I think you will be taking it easy

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Collo wrote:

Sorry Radar, I don't understand your post.

Collo.

 Sorry miss read the heading.



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Hi Coberg,

Keep in the appropriate gear, and you will have no problems.



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If in doubt, you can always go further north & come down via Julatten & Mossman

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That road is one of the better ones over the range. Easy peasey. Just select low gear at the top and travel slowly. Done it with a 3 tonne van on the back of the Ranger and was a cake walk compared to a couple of others we have done.

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