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  3. Choosing a Kedron

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    Wanted a van that would be able to just stop as fast as possible [when I yelled "STOP" ] :rolleyes: and pull over into the bush, or U-turn, on a cent piece , so could take pics of wildlife mainly fast disappearing sigh , so needed an off road van. Needed one we could sleep anywhere ,anytime ,had lots of storage /cupboards, to store all my junk/ art canvases, / tripod , easels/ electronic playthings. Magic finding Kedron was detailed so well in the finish. P.S. [we bought ours second hand private, took out kids bunks and added the toilet/ shower.] PPS we deliver for people who need their van moved or towed for various reasons, hundreds of brands of vans all over Australia and local via 4 x4 and can say the Kedron is just the best. :P

  4. Info required

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    Hi we went to Litchfield last year, there's a bush type camp at Wangi falls, probably a parks set up,it was crowded , but we got there late . Lots of van parks in and around. we didn't get to Kakadu as planned a few reasons . some beautiful falls Florence, [a long walk down] Tolmer falls, too a bit of a walk , well for me and a lot of chubby people puffing [me too] .We took the van in as I get all lost without my home on wheels , but it restricts access to the "lost city" as only a bush track for vehicles.

  6. birdsville races

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    Our or mine , as I do lots of art,/'photography from here ,if heading into South Australia not far from Port Augusta rather unknown is Hancocks Lookout .


    />http://www.australiancampsites.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=227:hancocks-lookout

  7. Dump points while free-camping.

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    Emerald via Esk ,follow the road, lol ! atm on the same road unless you want to go via Roma Tambo? plenty of Dump points, along the way. Plenty of free camps, we don't have a cassette we have a pump out type, last a 5 -7 days maybe ,so can't help there. very very dry out here Mt.Isa etc

  9. Kakadu

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    Thanks Sue /Rod, now I want to go everywhere! :lol: Just don't like the drive forever through Winton -----Friends went in their ute with cabin on the back last year Palm Valley I mean ,said no problem we only got to Glen Helen,did wish we had taken the van along, seems a waste leaving it in caravan parks, just drove the 4 x 4 ,then back to Alice Springs. I was keen to get down to Uluru asap, 11 years since we were there before and to see the Devils Marbles.We camped there one night fabulous spot, got there early thankfully,as it was very crowded in the afternoon, I think I took over 4000 photos all up , [back through Broken Hll] and I got some art done too.

  10. Kakadu

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    Wow Rod/Sue that's most helpful, I'll print all these out so I can keep to read. We didn't get to Palm Valley last year so wondering if we might just go there. went along the Merrinee Loop 11 years ago [not with a van ,eeekkk ] but bypassed Palm Valley I hate planning too much ! just like to go and decide where to go next. Time is no problem I just get homesick to be away too long ---pathetic!;) birds sound great too.

  11. Kakadu

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    Thanks Jacky. Nice to hear from you, appreciated wondered about caravan parking too. Also,--- maybe Litchfield might be better I can see online some info but nice to hear first hand experience. [sometimes I can walk for ages, so hoping] We went along the Larapinta Trail last year and left the van at Alice didn't know the van was ok to park at some of the gorges, so had to hurry back at night.

    :)

  14. April Trip

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    A few miles West quite a few actually and hard to see , not much signage [south side ] from Winton ,is the famous Banjo Paterson waterhole,Waltzing Matilda, it's almost into the next shire /'town' Mc ? McKinley? can't think name. it's a free camp about 8 K's off the main road,we were there last year very wet but ok to drive on [dirt road, ] there is room to park ans stay, it's in the free camp book. been there lots of times, and always some lovely brolgas/roos on the track . along with fabulous water holes. Very quiet. Pics on my Facebook site if interested. Winton info centre seems to know nothing about it! Virginia McGowan

  19. Top Ender or ATV2

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    Hi,

    We are looking to purchase an off road van for going prospecting and an extended trip around Australia.

    We have looked at other off road vans and keep coming back to Kedron.

    Jenny and I have in the past month visited the factory and seen the quality of the product and the way they produce a quality van the staff there are great and very help full.

    Could the members of the KOG please give me some help. I am swinging towards the Top Ender but would like some comments from the members if they feel that it is worth the extra money spent compared to the ATV2.

    We look forward to comments from those who have been there.

    Thank you

    Bondi and Jenny

    We go everywhere!! anywhere!! with out 17 " ATV [extended drawbar]. 6 years old and tow with a Range Rover [oldish]2006 [think so, year I mean] sorry I am not the mechanic ,I just get in...!! ps Frank delivers [with the R.R.]all types of vans all ages, all sizes ,all over Oz and reckons Kedron is tops.. to tow, etc etc.

  20. Thunderbolt's Way

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    Hi - Heading off from Brisbane to Port Stephens in a couple of weeks, and meeting up with friends at Gloucester on the way. I'm thinking of going down the New England to Uralla, and then heading down Thunderbolt's Way. I'm a bit concerned about the road, (hilly, winding etc), and wondered if anyone has towed their van down this way recently. I tow my XC2 with a Nissan Pathfinder, and although it has a Steinbauer chip, it certainly knows the van is behind it. I have towed up the Toowoomba range, Cunningham's Gap, up the New England Highway etc with no trouble - wondering if Thunderbolt's Way would be harder than these???

    Jeff

    On a recent trip,pulling a 2005 XC with a Range Rover we needed low range first gear to hold the rig in check down Thunderbolts Way on the way to Gloucester brakes alone wouldn't hold,[ignore the numerous shrines along the road side!]

    My husband is a professional deliver of vans all over Australia, all sizes.

  23. RV Friendly Towns - Cairns

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    Ditto Winnecke

    Parking for Vans within reasonable walking distance of a major shopping center

    A reasonable sized Park/Rest Area with adequate Van parking

    A Public Dump Point

    Prominent Road signage to areas such as the above, not just Commercial sites such as Van parks

  25. Towing Mirrors

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    Hi Folks,

    I'm wanting to improve my towing mirror situation.

    Currently I'm using the mirrors that came with the Toyota Landcruiser Cab/Chas 70 series.

    These mirrors have been slightly modified by an additional hole that's been drilled into the arm giving further extension to see down the side of the van.

    I have looked at some of the products currently available on the market, but due to the way they attach or the shoddiness of the product I'm reluctant to purchase.

    Also, I'm not wanting to drill holes in my vehicle.

    Has anyone seen or are currently using mirrors which ractchets onto the door, or have a magnetic pad.

    Do they vibrate in the wind, or rub your duco off? or cause problems with the window rubber seals.

    Appreciate your reply's

    Safe Travels

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