Our original plan was simple enough......Bike, Trailer, Camping gear and go West by the most direct route
and come home again but with some detours in WA and SA and perhaps into Vic just because we can
But a plan "B" is being hatched......it's by no means in place but being considered
We are toying with the idea of driving over.....still camping with the gear that would be going in the bikes trailer, so no change in that respect. This gives us the advantage of checking out a few other destinations on the way home that aren't ST/Trailer friendly.
Since this plan has us taking the car we may as well throw the bike recovery trailer on behind us. Chatting with a few East Coast members who are not into longer distance travel say that one of the reasons that they are not heading over to WA is the distance and the concern of being so far from home and the questions that go with it....."Is the bike up to the task, am I up to the ride, Is my health up to it etc" and simply having an issue so far from home gives them real concern.
So we figure we will take the recovery trailer and all the appropriate tie downs for an ST with us, it may give some a little peace of mind to make the journey....."IF" we do decide on this plan "B" we will also take spare fuel, ST tyres and some basic spares and tools and be contactable by the RAN mobile.
But to be clear, we are on holidays to so we won't change our plans drastically......but if a travelling member gets caught out we may be in a position to assist you in some way.
So if having a trailer and some spares on the road travelling a similar route to the one you are taking would give you some peace of mind let us know