Is it any wonder things break on the Canning (Well 33 <span class="highlight">Corrugations</span> -Video)

Following on from the last clips I posted from the top end of the Canning, I’ve finally managed to download, convert and upload to Vimeo some short clips of the horrendous corrugations that exist on the 35 km section to the north of Well 33, Kurnawarritji. (We were heading south towards 33.)

These beauties deserve to be called mountain ranges in their own right and are unfortunately all to representative of what the Canning is becoming, particularly in the middle sections from Georgia Bore (Well 22) to Well 34. Just keep an eye on John and Suzettes “desert Dinghy” (as I’ve nicknamed their Ultimate Camper) as it takes off. The unit rises a good 30 cm or so as it climbs the bumps.

I don’t know what the solution is other than a damn good work over with a grader but it clearly demonstrates just why you have to have your vehicle in good condition, thesuspension well set, tyres on goods condition and at low pressures and slow speeds. I will definitely be getting some adjustable shocks on the new beast as per the J & S mobile as they handled the conditions well.

For info – top speed for the section 20 kph. Majority of the distance at much less than that. Tyres at 20 psi rear and 16 psi front. This will damage the sidewalls after prolonged distance so take it easy. Highest shocker temperature recorded – hot enough to bake bread (almost).

All expletives and coarse language contained herein is entirely mine and thoroughly justified!! The Sony video camera has an excellent stabilisation system so a lot of the impact is lost. Just keep an eye on the sandflag pole as it oscillates sideways.



John winding back the shock absorbers on the way to Well 33











Cheers Mick