Camper trailer storage when travelling to the Bungles

We are travelling to the Kimberley next month with our Goldstream camper trailer, hoping to travel the Gibb River Road and the Bungles. We heard that we should leave our van at Turkey Creek and camp in the Bungles. Is it safe to leave the van at Turkey Creek?
Regards
Kim & Ken Loughran

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Trailer or van storage during Bungles visit
by: Birgit

Hi Kim and Ken,

I am not really familiar with Goldstream trailers. Are we talking about a basic camper trailer or an offroad van?

Generally off-road trailers are suitable for nearly all our roads, as in, they will get through. If they will hold up during a longer trip depends on the overall workmanship, the model, the overall setup of the rig, the tracks at the time, the driving style...

The suspension is a weak point on all vans and trailers, and in these parts of the world even cars can have problems. (That's why Drysdale Roadhouse for example stocks the most common springs and shockies. So many people overload their vehicles and then go too fast.)

But if we are talking about a van...

I do seem to remember that Goldstream trailers are only recommended for moderate offroad use, in which case it would be a good idea to leave it at Warmun.

And if it is indeed a van, then you have to leave it behind. Caravans are not allowed on the Bungle Bungles access track.

Anyway, if you don't feel comfortable taking the trailer into the Bungles, the storage facility at Warmun Roadhouse (Turkey Creek) is certainly safe. It is under lock and key, there is also a lived in house nearby, and they have never ever had any problems.