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  1. 1st December 2013, 12:37 PM #1
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    Caravan towing fraser island

    Hi guys,


    I bought a 2013 D4 3.0lt TDV6 about 6 months ago & am looking to tow a 23ft caravan on Fraser island.
    I have been to Fraser plenty of times and am pretty experienced driving in sand. Is there anything I can do to give the D4 a bit more punch or extra clearance as these are the 2 biggest issues in getting bogged getting on the barge or into the campground at cathederals.
    Any help would be great.
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  2. 1st December 2013, 02:39 PM #2
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    GOE rods (or LLAMS) and GOE rims to fit 18's.

    Or quite low pressures on factory tyres (I have been down to 12 on factory rubber for big dunes over here), sand mode, low range in soft areas, dsc off.

    Low pressures on trailer too.

    Brett...
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  3. 1st December 2013, 02:56 PM #3
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    I thought they didn't allow large caravans onto Fraser!
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    Agree with Llams or rods for height. And tyre pressures for any car are essential in sand.

    But the biggest killer for these cars on sand is DSC. Make sure you turn it off and most importantly remember that every time you switch the car off it turns back on.

    I have my family trained to all chime in "DSC off" whenever we get back in the car when we are on sand.

    I wouldn't think the D4 3lt actually needs more punch, but there are re maps and chips available if you really think you needs more.
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    The highest profile tyres you can shoehorn into her. Cheers
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    A 23' Caravan on Fraser Island!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ytt105 View Post
    I thought they didn't allow large caravans onto Fraser!
    don't believe so, plenty of caravan and camper trailers make there way up there

    Quote Originally Posted by mowog View Post
    A 23' Caravan on Fraser Island!
    the main issue would be coming off the barge depending on how steep the beach is.........
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  8. 2nd December 2013, 04:48 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by discotwinturbo View Post
    GOE rods (or LLAMS) and GOE rims to fit 18's.

    Or quite low pressures on factory tyres (I have been down to 12 on factory rubber for big dunes over here), sand mode, low range in soft areas, dsc off.

    Low pressures on trailer too.

    Brett...
    A couple of queries


    How low on the trailer I thought 15 psi but I have been told from 5psi to you don't let them down, The 18 inch rims is that just for a better tyre selection or are there other reasons. The LLAMS or rods are definitely going on. I don't have any trouble with the cars tyre pressures or modes etc. Any other advice on extras for D4 would be great or for the van. I was thinking of a stub axel that I can set up on the front of the van if I get stuck & have to drop the van and snatch it, I could put the spare on the front & get it out of trouble. We are travelling with a 2012 BT50, 2009 Triton & 2013 Pajero so I can get towed easily & have plenty of helpers. I am not known for doing things the easy way and am always trying things that others wouldn't. like a 23ft van to Fraser.
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  9. 2nd December 2013, 07:31 PM #9
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    I had a mate that made up a stainless steel skid that connected to his hitch, it was more for if he got stuck in mud, but it was quite effective
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  10. 2nd December 2013, 07:52 PM #10
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    Would snatching the van cause any damage ( like cabinets off walls ) I 'm sure the chassis would take it but the jerk might damage some of the internal fixings? How heavy is the van?
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