17' Series Gibb River Road - Single axle or twin?

[Brougham]

Hi all, we've just sold our trusty Swan Outback camper in the aim to upgrade to an Expanda Outback. We're a family of 5 (2a, 3c) and so am chasing one with the double bunk that converts bottom to table & chair option.

We don't want the ensuite model as we prefer more interior space, and we'd ideally love a 17-56.1 with HWS and outside shower. We are a mix of caravan parks and then free camping (Warrah station, Ningaloo, Dwellingup, etc), and I know from experience that tandem trailers are much better towing, more stable setup, and we love having more storage.

HOWEVER - we are planning a big Gibb River Road trip in 2018 with family, and so now wondering if a 17-56.1 would be okay going down the GRR, or whether we should simplify it up and go with a 16 foot bunk model. We'd be getting an Outback model either way.

What's the collective thoughts? Twin axle Outback model okay? Or single axle better?

Thanks,
Nathan

 

[crackacoldie]

The tandem axle will be fine on the GRR, I believe the BungleBungles are restricted to single axles though

 

[Matty4]

Yep. Took my 17 along the GRR 6 years ago without issue. We took it all the way up to Kalumburu. Drive to the conditions and air down the tyres accordingly and you'll be fine.

 

[Brougham]

thanks for the replies. i was pretty sure it'd be okay as see heaps of images on Instagram of big dual axle beasts like the Lotus, Troopers, etc going down the GRR.

 

[Gibson]

It might be sealed by then anyway