Birdsville and Strzelecki Tracks

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Strzelecki Track

The Stzrelecki Track is strictly the route from Innamincka to Lyndhurst, however our trek note is for travellers going between Innamincka and Arkaroola Village in the heart of the Flinders Ranges.

Birdsville & Strzelecki Tracks

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This magnificent area of outback Australia stretches from Betoota in the north, through Birdsville and south to Marree. The map also covers routes from Birdsville to Innamincka and Cameron Corner to

Strzelecki Track

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The Stzrelecki Track is strictly the route form Lyndhurst to Innamincka, however our trek note is for travellers coming up out of the Flinders Ranges wishing to pick up the Stzrelecki in the last

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Has anyone pulled a standard jayco 16ft van to Birdsville and back down the Strezleckie Track.Have plenty of time and don't intend to try and break some speed record!! Tyre pressures??? Thanks johno

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Reply By: EricnBeryl - Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 11:37

Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 11:37

G'day Johno,

We took our Jayco Outback across both the Gibb River Road and Strzelecki Track without problems, but both have some very rough patches that must be negotiated with great care. The "rules" for negotiating these tracks are fairly straightforward, irrespective of the suspension under your van: travel at a modest speed (e.g. we averaged 50 kph across both tracks), lower your tyre pressures to 30 PSI or even less, check the van every day for screws, wires and fittings that may be coming loose and, with water crossings, if you can't walk across it you can't take the car and van across.

All that said, be aware that your van is not designed for these roads and so you are taking a calculated risk in traversing them. If things go wrong, you will be in deep doo doo as any rescue will be time consuming and very expensive.

Good luck,

Eric

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Follow Up By: kruznoz - Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 12:23

Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 12:23

johno,
we did the birdsville earlier this year and i'd suggest fitting some protective shielding under the van...those gibber rocks can do heaps of damage to the the undercarriage of the van ie electrical wiring, plumbing etc
also protect the front of the van from stones coming off the rear of the tug.
cheers
dave

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Reply By: Member - Keith C (NSW) - Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 12:45

Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 12:45

Hi Johno, Protect the front of the van. Lower your tyre pressure on van and tug, undo any stabiliser or sway bars between van/ vehicle and travel at a speed that you feel good with,you will find the sweet spot. also take a few spare ubolts for the axle/ spring assembly just in case. We have had our standard van on those tracks often. Also watch the connections on your water tank, and don,t have cables etc.,hanging below or on the leading edge of the axle if possible, stones can damage these, even at low speed. You will enjoy it out there, just be prepared. Keith

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Follow Up By: Member - Fab72 (Paradise SA) - Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 09:49

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 09:49

I'll second the water tank.
Last year we came across a water tank sitting in the middle of the track. About 10 kms further on, we found the rightful owners scratching their heads.
Another thing to watch is the wheel nuts especially if you have those "sunraysia" type wheels. If your wheels have a flat mating surface to the wheel nuts, they are prone to working loose.
Take your time, stop for the mandatory cuppa's and you'll be right.

Fab.

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