Trip to Bridge Lake BC (Southern Cariboo)

[AceRB]

I was concerned that pulling a trailer full of gear along with the four of us might be too much for the little van.

We made it all the way there (1250 meters above sea level) and back without issue.

The trailer rocked a bit at high speeds over bumps, but was otherwise fine. Some of the hills slowed me down to about 60 kph but most of the time I was able to maintain around 100kph which is a pretty good pace on the highway.

[Zavgor]

I just came back from Sheridan Lake! On the way back met 8 Delicas.

[mararmeisto]

These are pretty good towing vehicles, as long as the weight is limited and the driving is measured. Slower and steady, might be another way to word it.

That being said, we towed our trailer to the top of Kootenay Pass (1775 m) in our ol' L300, so I imagine an L400 would have little trouble. I'm itching to take my Pajero up into the hills with the 10' enclosed that we've been camperizing - the Malahat here on the Island is good, but I know there are bigger/better hills than that to truly test the engine and pyro.

A trailer adds so much more flexibility to the vehicle, at lot of people don't realise it. So much nicer than a roof box, too.

[BCDelica]

Only reason to want one of those soccer mom Delica's, towing is that reason.

First trip in her Delica many years ago towed a 16 foot aluminum boat loaded with gear and a weeks supply of WVO to Bridge lake - that was a bit much for a L300. We saw a top speed of 45 kph coming up the hwy 24 hill outta Little Fort. Same hill, the following years, in my L300 loaded with 2 guys, gear, no trailer and WVO supply we hit 60 kph.

Where do you stay on the lake? Did you fish?

Our rental cabin for the last 12 years,





Would have been our 18th year fishing based in Bridge if I'd made it out this summer. As the picture shows, I was there for serious fishing.


Best Regards,
Kevin

[AceRB]

That is some serious fishin'! Thanks for sharing the pics!
We don't have a place on the lake. I bought some property up there a few weeks ago that is not too far away from the lake. It has a little cabin and some RV type sites on it. I'll get serious about fishing next year when I bring up my boat and find a suitable motor.

For now it is just a nice place to enjoy camping out and enjoying family and friends. We have friends in the area who have year round lakefront that we can visit though. Been pretty busy so far puttering about camp and getting to know the area.

[AceRB]

These are pretty good towing vehicles, as long as the weight is limited and the driving is measured. Slower and steady, might be another way to word it.

That being said, we towed our trailer to the top of Kootenay Pass (1775 m) in our ol' L300, so I imagine an L400 would have little trouble. I'm itching to take my Pajero up into the hills with the 10' enclosed that we've been camperizing - the Malahat here on the Island is good, but I know there are bigger/better hills than that to truly test the engine and pyro.

A trailer adds so much more flexibility to the vehicle, at lot of people don't realise it. So much nicer than a roof box, too.

Slow and steady is the key. Aren't Delicas tall enough without a roofbox?! They scare me.

[BCDelica]

That is some serious fishin'! Thanks for sharing the pics!
We don't have a place on the lake. I bought some property up there a few weeks ago that is not too far away from the lake. It has a little cabin and some RV type sites on it. I'll get serious about fishing next year when I bring up my boat and find a suitable motor.

For now it is just a nice place to enjoy camping out and enjoying family and friends. We have friends in the area who have year round lakefront that we can visit though. Been pretty busy so far puttering about camp and getting to know the area.

We don't have a place on the lake, just a co-worker whom bought a cabin on Bridge lake who only rents to those he knows. We started with just $300 for rent for a Sunday to Sunday rental at that cabin, used to say that we could not afford to not go fishing at those prices. Combine that with hitting lakes powered by WVO - world best fishing trip at an unbeatable price!

Boats are good but there are countless tube/platoon sized lakes in that area, but I bet you know that. If you wanna talk which lakes are hot let me know - unlike the friendly, but tight lipped locals - I gladly share info. Like how to get into Schoolhouse, Preacher, and the little ponds locals don't want you to know about.......

Cheers