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advice on rental car for kitesurfari in October

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Created by Knickers > 9 months ago, 12 Jul 2010
Knickers
WA, 256 posts
12 Jul 2010 6:44PM
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Hi guys,
I'm heading north from Perth for 2 weeks in October, to kite and camp anywhere up to Exmouth, and I dont think the Corolla is up to the task!

Any ideas on the best type of car to rent to fit all the camping and kiting gear and cope with some unsealed driving (maybe a bit of light 4wd), and not too heavy on the fuel or rental costs?

Also, which is the best rental company to use (PM me if you dont want to pimp etc).

Tossing up Outlander, RAV4, XTrail, maybe Forester (if any one knows where you can rent them).

bennie
ACT, 1258 posts
13 Jul 2010 1:56PM
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this should do the job

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
13 Jul 2010 12:17PM
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If you wan't to fly straight here check out our vans.
Little bit different to wicked ie: Very clean
Every thing included so no extra costs
And designed for camping in the national park for weeks on end
Check us out at www.ningalooexcape.com.au
Pimping finished
Don't forget about the expo at sandy bay 2/10 to 8/10 pm me to register interest

samoht
QLD, 111 posts
13 Jul 2010 7:29PM
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What you might also want to consider is a watertight bag that fits on your arm for car keys. If you get a hire car with an electronic locking, if you don't have something like that you will have to hide your keys around the car somewhere.

Risky!!!!!

l0u0k0e
QLD, 10 posts
13 Jul 2010 8:36PM
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pearl said...

http://www.wickedcampers.com.au/features/van-types/4wd-campers.html

These must be cheap, the backpackers love them around my way.


Hired a wicked 4wd for a trip in Feb, perth coral bay, then coastal to exemouth. Fairly affordable hire price and surprinsingly capable on the sand, but heavy on the gas and a top speed of about 90kmh, I'd choose something else if I done it again.

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
13 Jul 2010 6:55PM
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l0u0k0e said...

pearl said...

http://www.wickedcampers.com.au/features/van-types/4wd-campers.html

These must be cheap, the backpackers love them around my way.


Hired a wicked 4wd for a trip in Feb, perth coral bay, then coastal to exemouth. Fairly affordable hire price and surprinsingly capable on the sand, but heavy on the gas and a top speed of about 90kmh, I'd choose something else if I done it again.

Coastal coral bay to exmouth????
How many fillings did you lose on the track?
Some beautiful bays along there but you gota be self sufficient out there

l0u0k0e
QLD, 10 posts
13 Jul 2010 9:10PM
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Coastal coral bay to exmouth????
How many fillings did you lose on the track?
Some beautiful bays along there but you gota be self sufficient out there




ha, yeah a few! was very slow going at times, but definitely worth it, go to enjoy some awesome beaches all to ourself.

champoo
WA, 36 posts
13 Jul 2010 8:56PM
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ha, yeah a few! was very slow going at times, but definitely worth it, go to enjoy some awesome beaches all to ourself.


That is what happens when you venture to Exmouth in cyclone season, Feb especially... you get everything to yourselves... that is why we live here...

Knickers
WA, 256 posts
14 Jul 2010 8:45PM
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Well as much as Bennie's idea of transport is very cool (actually travelled in something very similiar for a year in Africa!), I'm still looking for practical tips for a car with a bit of clearance, bit of 4wd drive capability, and decent internal cargo space.
I'm driving all the way as I plan to stop at a bunch of spots on the way, but I had thought of you Turtlehunter.

I'm not keen on a wicked van.

Anyone want to swap a late model corolla for an outlander/forester/etc for 2 weeks?

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
15 Jul 2010 11:08AM
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Be careful with the Subaru knickers
I have dragged more of them off the beach than any other car.
If your planning to camp outside the national park you will need a 4x4 not a small suv
Small tyres, no ground clearance, no low range and small carrying capacity particularly off road make it pretty useless except for day trips.
Plus if you need help it will be a carton up front this year as last year I used a tank of juice just towing people off the beach.
So my suggestion would be a proper 4x4 and put up with poor fuel economy and driving slow or stick to a 2wd and camp in the national park.

Knickers
WA, 256 posts
15 Jul 2010 12:08PM
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I know the spots you are refering too- enjoyed them a few years ago with tightlines.

I'm not planning to go there unless I have a robust 4wd backup vehicle to pull me out- the 'crossing' area and 'the point' are especially boggy...

Mostly just some pretty rough tracks that could do with a bit of extra clearance.

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
15 Jul 2010 1:57PM
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Knickers said...

I know the spots you are refering too- enjoyed them a few years ago with tightlines.

I'm not planning to go there unless I have a robust 4wd backup vehicle to pull me out- the 'crossing' area and 'the point' are especially boggy...

Mostly just some pretty rough tracks that could do with a bit of extra clearance.


Don't know what point your talking about



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