Tempted by Touareg

[barefoot]

Just got the same vehicle as yourself.. Looks from the photos like you guys et out and about some in yours! I'm hoping to get out in the Autumn to do some exploring and Camping inland from the Sunshine Coast or perhaps on the Darling downs. Any Tips you'd care to share on taking the Touareg into the rough stuff. I have the rear wheel carrier on mine, but I'll be looking to get a roof tray or pod before we head off. Is a winch a must? looks like you just used a snap strap on that rescue?

Sunshineviking, the back of Kenilworth has some terrific tracks complete with a couple of water crossing, though at the moment it might be over the 500mm wading depth of the touareg. But to see the treg really shine go to one of the islands.

Re' winch, I reckon a set of maxtrax would be a safer option, see here:
http://www.maxtrax.com.au

My only other rule of thumb is stay home if it's wet, the road tyres aren't much good in mud (even with all the traction aids), sliding back down a hill can have consequences ........
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GeYmDOzoibk

btw, we've just got back from sunny coast, and I did see a greenish grey t'reg with spare wheel carrier, I did the statutory wave (mine's a Colorado red), and at the time would have had a surfboard on top.
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