Wrangler Fuel Requirements -Simpson

Thanks for that info Trev..That sounds slightly more reasonable than some of the figures I've been reading. Would still like to know from anyone that has done the trip in a Wrangler TJ 4 litre petrol, and how the vehicle handled the trip. Thanks

Steve - I think you'd better recalculate!!!!! That's 15.15l/100km or 18.73mpg and that's better or as good as highway cruising in a cruiser. Or maybe you have a diesel?? I know Mt Dare was out of diesel lasr July so maybe that's the case?
John be wary of extravagent claims as many do not accurately calculate consumption - you know what I mean? The people who look at their fuel guage and say "mmmm half full .... that'll be XXl/100!!" Be guided by published figures the books say 200l for a 6 cyl petrol - they've been written by experts with a fair bit of experience - and take into account likely unexpected fuel useage. Cheers

For all the up to date info on Simpson Desert crossing (tyre type & pressure, equipment needs, fuel etc) call Adam at the Pink Roadhouse free call 1800 802 074 before you leave home, he has fantastic knowledge of the entire area and especially the Oodnadatta Track (which he named I believe).
Safe travelling

Steve - I did say that perhaps you had a diesel and therefore that would explain the economy. You were giving advice to a person on fuel needed for a trip to a very remote area and you didn't say you were giving diesel figures. I simply wanted the person to understand that they were not realistic figures for a petrol Cruiser. In those conditions you can expect petrol to be nearly double diesel - In my experience - petrol Patrol 180l and diesel cruiser 90l. It seems by the tone of your reply that I upset you - I thought I made it clear that the only way you could get those figures would be with a diesel. I don't have a Landrover ... I have a Toyota but what in the world has that got to do with the discussion??

Steve ... what an arrogant and sarcastic way to speak .... "You are a genius" and "of course I have a diesel." How ever was anyone else to know that - you didn't tell us! - I wonder if you've ever been involved in a road rage incident - you sound like the types we read about all the time.

It's one of the Jeep 4wd models

John, Take 200l and be on the safe side. You might wait quite a while for a Wrangler reply. They're not commonly used for long off road trips. A mate of mine did Oodnadatta to Birdsville in a Cherokee and carried 6 jerries. He was envious of me only carrying (and not needing) one in a Prado!

Ruth,
Keep up your level headed, good natured, well meaning, locally based input. It is extremely valuable to all I am sure. The tyre presure issue you commented on seems like something that many drivers must not adhere to. I read a response doc here about a fortnight ago who said they had been travelling around the outback for years and only needed to deflate their tyres once ...for Big Red. I take it that is environmentally irresponsible but as a newcomer am only learning such things. I would really like to hear your views more on the sensitivities of desert drivers (or lack thereof) to the surroundings they are travelling through. I am sure that you could teach is all a bit more about bush etiquette. The hotheads have little to offer and little better to do with their time. Perhaps you could start a new subject on something that is concerning to the local population so a more positive string results...best wishes