FollowupID: 533858 Submitted:
Thursday, Nov 08, 2007 at 21:28
Member - Phil G (SA) posted:
Tracy, you are asking all the right questions, so I have no doubt you're doing the trip well prepared, and enjoy the experience.
I don't know much about the Bravo, but if you have it fully serviced (all filters/oils/coolant) and replace the hoses and belts, have good tread on the
tyres (and 2nd spare on rim), then you've hit the common problems on the head. Take a spare fuel filter. Check that you can undo the wheel nuts and retighten before you go, and check that the jack works well.
Some superglue, cable ties, fencing wire and a roll of duct tape, fix many
camping and car problems.
A tyre pump and tubeless tyre plug kit are very useful. Don't worry about all that beadbreaker stuff unless you're keen to know how to use it.
Tools: screwdrivers, metric spanner set, metric socket set (10,12,13,14,17,19,21mm), pliers, wirecutters, shifting spanner, are good.
Don't be tempted to travel too fast on the Tanami - it just increases the chance of a tread puncture, and vehicle rollover. We stick to 80kph on the good outback roads. An
EPIRB would be very handy. And a good size silver tarp for shade, and water in multiple containers.
All this is off the top of my head. Any questions about anything specific, please ask.
Cheers
phil
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