trip prep for outback nsw with lc200 and jayco hawk

[mr_hilux10]

Well we have decided to go on a trip to outback nsw and get to Cameron corner
I am  getting organised now for a mid April depart
Just after some input for any gear etc that we will need and mods that i need doing car /van
Already planning on getting  2" ome suspension ,Arb bar and winch,  tyre upgrade, uhf
Camper has stone guard and i will re seal floor underneath
Any input will be much appreciated

[HEM19X]

Mate, there\s nothing too extreme about westerner NSW [not to say you can't find it though] what you are getting will do fine - IMHO

The main thing is protection from dust & rocks.. many members also add some corflute?? Perspex etc to the back of the tug's back window. On the dirt don't forget to drop your tyre pressures on both the tug & CT.

Enjoy the trip

Hem

[krisandkev]

Agree with Hem.  Just be prepared that it may still be a bit hot then, a fan in the camper will help a lot plus do you have a tropical roof?  The extras you are thinking about would be great and will help on future trips, especially if you want to go off road.  We have done a lot of travelling in our 200 (186,000 k's on the clock now  ) and love the fact that when you see a track you have the confidence to say, ‘Let’s go up there and have a look.’  (The lift makes a huge difference.) We have everything you mention except the winch. We just carry a hand winch and happily we have not had to use it, YET!!!!  AND HOPE NEVER!  So many opinions over that subject just gets so confusing. We have the Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697 light truck tyres now and very happy with them.   Have fun on your trip and the number one accessory which you probably have, drive to the conditions and remember the while the 200 will cruise along corrugations remember the camper may not be so happy.  Kevin

[achjimmy]

Go crazy covering up the Jayco's plumbing and wiring underneath. The stones hammer the underneath and the Jayco's are not built for it.

[Kangaron]

I used to do Tibbaburra to go prospecting in the late 70's in a standard LJ Torana.
No need to go overboard, just drive to the conditions.

[tk421]

If you get a lift on the tug just remember it may lift the mudflaps up a bit and expose the rear of the car. I need to extend my mudflaps as the rear bumper is getting a little bit sandblasted since I had mine.

[pinarelloman]

We were there in May 2014. Great place, one word of advice.

Take the Aerogard!!!

Flies at Camerons Corner made being outside during daytime most unpleasant!!

[briann532]

We've done that area several times with our Hawk.

Make sure you sikaflex (not silicone, its crap) all holes where pipes and wires come through, a good stone guard, protection plates for gas taps, wiring etc (some sheet metal bent to shape and screwed on) then make a decent set of dust covers for your vents (there are several threads about this, but I found a frame with nutserts worked perfectly for thousands and thousands of K's)
Lastly, make sure you pack a few spares, and know how to install them. (Bearings, spare screws, nuts and bolts, sikaflex etc.

We've done countless miles with ours and had no trouble. No dust and heaps of great memories.
Don't overthink it once you've set up and enjoy.

Brian

[Foss]

Corflute or similar taped to the back window is a must. (cheap from Bunnings) Even with a stoneguard on my camper, on the last trip to the Cape, the back of my 200 was still peppered with stones. Amazing how many stones ricochet off the stoneguard back to the car. With 50mm lift, I should have also extended the mudflaps and will definitely be doing this before next trip on dirt roads, but not too far down to kick up even more stones.  Luckily it is Crystal Pearl and was easy to touch up the dozens of tiny paint chips !! (Thankfully I cannot see them even after doing it myself) I am convinced the corflute saved me a back window !!

Amongst other spares, take a spare fuel filter, include the right hex key in your toolbox and know how to change it in the bush if required.

Cheers

[gronk]

Corflute or similar taped to the back window is a must. (cheap from Bunnings) Even with a stoneguard on my camper, on the last trip to the Cape, the back of my 200 was still peppered with stones.

Cheers

Stonestomper......99% stops stones....have to remove for 4wding and water crossings.....but for dirt roads and tracks...NOTHING beats it !

I use mine EVERY time I use the van...even if not going off the tar...saves any stones from the road or roadworks etc !