THE KOMBI KONNECTION

Rawdyn · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:40 pm Post subject: VolksTrek ™ 2010

Hey Folks
Ok, it was time I put this idea out there and got some feedback.

Late 2010 we are planning to drive from The Day of the Volkswagen (Vic) to VolksFest (S.A.) and on to The Day of the Volkswagen (W.A.).
The return leg home will be by any means (we'll be taking the train but you could fly or whatever). If we have enough vehicles we can charter a whole truck, otherwise they can go on the train.

You Westerners could fly/train (or drive I guess) to Vic first and come home with us.

I would like to make this a semi regular even (every 3 or 4 years maybe). It should be a lot of fun. It won't be cheap or quick but I am sure a lot of happy memories will be up for the making... well... memories anyway.

Anyone interested in joining us?

Anyone done the drive before?

There is a thread on KC for anyone who thinks we are crazy. Wink

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BJ · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:12 am Post subject:

This is fantastic idea.... You should get exposure on all the Austrailian sites to get as many people as possible together.

Good luck I will out of the country then so I am disapointed!
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Brookie · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:16 am Post subject:

It is a great drive especially starting in Melbourne and going via Gt. Ocean Rd to SA and up through the Coorong, Barossa etc.
The Nullabor area is fantastic and though we have done it half a dozen times there is always something to see and outback WA is great as well.

Bring it on Smile

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handycam · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:05 pm Post subject:

i may b keen to do it in my manx clone i live in tasmania depending on ruff dates i dont have any buses finished yet tho . thats next project after buggy thanks cam

Brookie · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:09 pm Post subject:

Gabbo's Run · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:35 pm Post subject:

Pity this did not take place in june, would have been a great trip for us. Smile

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Rawdyn · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:

Fear not - it will not be a once off.

And yes, all vehicles will be welcome with an emphasis on promotion towards VWs.
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The K Factor · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:36 pm Post subject:

Guys, Something to look into if you're planning on putting the bus on the train for the way back. There is a height restriction on vehicles that are permitted due to the train line being electrified between the East Perth Terminal, (where the Indian Pacific loads and leaves from), and Midland. You might want to check before getting too far down the track, (pardon the pun). I think the maximum vehicle height is 1.92m or 1.95m, not really sure. But if you turn up with roof racks on a camper you've got no chance. 25,000 volts means 'one flash and you're ash'.
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kimba · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:11 pm Post subject:

I couldn't put my camper on the train for that reason when I went across to the east coast in 2006.
The nullarbor drive is AWESOME in a kombi, I did it solo and would do it again in a flash... I reckon this is one I'll be saving for as long as Brigit is looking pretty enough to represent WA on the east coast and in SA Wink

Rawdyn · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:02 am Post subject:

My feeling is that, with the numbers already putting their hand up to come over, we will be able to charter a whole truck to transport the vehicles back east. I'll be talking with a moving company over the next month or so, nce we have a few more details ironed out.

Can someone provide an average height for a camper so I can make sure they'll fit on the trucks too?

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