grahama

Hi Everyone, Thanks very much for your responses. That was an interesting article regarding the cracking in the ARB bar. My preference was the Kaymar bar and by the sound of it our little ATV should not cause any issues even with the extra weight of two jerry cans on the A-Frame and a generator in the front boot. Safe travels everyone. Regards Graham

I am looking at a replacement rear bar and tyre carrier for my Landcruiser and was reviewing the specs of the Kaymar bar and their warranty states that they do not recommend the use of a weight distribution hitch and that the Kaymar tow hitch must be used. Has anyone used or is currently using one of these rear bars and had any issues when towing the van?

Just wanted to say that I fully agree with Di and Bob. We have just had some enhancements done to our ATV by the boys at Kedron and as we purchased the van secondhand it was our first experience with the guys at the factory and it was certainly a postive one. We were introduced to Ashley at the show in Brisbane, thanks to Bob, and I contacted him a week or so after the show and arranged a time for the work to be done. Ashley and the guys at the factory were very helpful and also corrected a couple of small things that may have developed into an issue in the future. Graham & Marg

Guys, Thanks for your responses and tips. The planning and preparation is under way. Graham

Hi, I am also new here in that this is my first entry in the forum. We, the wife and I, called into the Kedron stand at the Brisbane show last weekend and got to talking to Bob who was helping out at the show and I would like to thank him for happy nature and assistance with my queries with the van and encouragement to participate in the KOG. My wife and I had purchased a second hand ATV, our first ever caravan, over a year ago and I have been browsing the forums for some time but had never been one for creating an entry. To date we have only completed one medium trip and a few short trips so are keen to gain some experience on a longer run. As with most other members we have progressed from tent to offroad camper trailer and now to a van. So, we are planning a trip in October and were looking at the Kimberleys (I realise it will be warm but only month available due to work commitments) and I was wondering, as we are still fairly new to the caravan scene if any of the more experienced KOG members could recommend places of interest, good over night stops and maybe some sound practical advice for towing the caravan especially when it comes to the dirt roads. The van is a single axle poptop ATV. We would be travelling from Brisbane to Kununurra most likely on the bitumen, then was planning to tackle the Gibb River road over to Derby, Broome and come back the bitumen via Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek. Someone from Kununurra is trying to confirm for us what will be available along the Gibb as for example, it was indicated that Drysdale Station is not an option after September but I am yet to confirm that. All the recommendations so far from the tourist centres, is to not take the van over the Gibb (even though I did tell them it was Kedron) and I was wondering if anyone had experienced that part of Australia at that time of year and could give us an insight into what we maybe up against. Also purchased a generator at the show and was wondering if it would be okay to store in the front storage locker of the van while travelling, if I drained all the fuel when not in use, or not recommended. Can anyone recommend someone to service/repair the airconditioner? I realise that there is Caravan Services at Underwood as a Dometic repairer but I was wondering if there was someone mobile that would be able to come to the van. Apologies if this has been too long winded but any advice or constructive criticism would be appreciated. Thanks Graham and Marg