GoRV - Digital Magazine Issue #55 | Page 58

REMOTE CONTROL

WORDS : DAVID GILCHRIST

GLEN GALL , ONE OF THE INFAMOUS ‘ GALL BOYS ’, IS AMONG AUSTRALIA ’ S MOST EXPERIENCED REMOTE-AREA TRAVELLERS . HERE , HE SHARES HIS ADVICE FOR SUCCESSFUL ESCAPES AWAY FROM CIVILISATION …

So , you ' re looking for an offroad caravan to hit the tracks and trails less travelled . To live such great adventures , the trouble is knowing how to get ready .
Enjoying the outback , while a wonderful experience , seems a little daunting to some caravanners . The good news is that with a little advice , it is possible to get out and about offroad .
With that in mind GoRV spoke to Kedron Caravans ’ Glen Gall . As a member of the renowned Gall Boys , he knows what it ’ s like to take a caravan into truly remote country .
KNOW WHAT TO TAKE
According to Glen , planning is the first step . Listen to the advice of travellers who have already visited the destination . That will help you anticipate the sort of conditions that you are likely to encounter .
Once you ’ ve decided on your route , establish a plan . What sort of conditions might you run into ? Glen said that as part of that planning it is very important to “ take into consideration the load capacities of both the vehicle and van ”. Naturally , this should always include the Gross Combined Mass .
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