05-09-2013, 09:21 AM
I've been missing for a while from the forum but have just returned from a Cape York trip. In a group of 5 patrols, we did the Old Telegraph Track, both ways, and our Patrol with the Trayon was "unbelieveable". We crossed Palm Creek, and that is a mess, and then took the chicken track at Gunshot, although all other vehicles took the big drop. We had to tow just one of them out of the mud. Our rig was lighter than all the other vehicles but we had the most luxury. Two vehicles had suspension breakages in the form of "Fox Shocks" and a coil spring, but we had enough storage to carry the spare parts they borrowed. Fishing gear, gold pan, eveything fits in the Trayon! There we are, dust free, high up off the ground, away from mud, snakes, crocs, and we were still the first to get set up. We drove the 5 beaches track out from Somerset ruins and due to our low tow height, had no problems getting through. The appearance like a coolroom did give a us the nickname of "Mr Whippy", but jealously certainly is a curse. The only change I intend to make is to design quick release hold down bolts so we can set up a base camp. The conventional bolts take too long and are frustrating, and we have air suspension, so coming back to camp and backing under the Trayon each night is a breeze. We saw a few other Trayon's on the track and always get a big wave. Bring on the Kimberleys next year!!