Simpson Desert in June 2014

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Simpson Desert

The Simpson Desert can be crossed via the French Line, WAA line or Rig Road. This trek provides a route using a combination of all 3 routes.

John G33

My wife and I are thinking of doing a crossing of the Simpson Desert starting around 8th or 9th June this year and taking the French Line West to East.

We are reluctant to do it with a single vehicle in case of breakdown or needing recovery etc and so would like to hear from anyone who is also planning a trip around the same time who would like to team up for the crossing.

We have a fairly well equipped Nissan Patrol with most of the essential gear - winch, recovery gear, UHF, high lift jack, compressor, etc etc.

John.

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Reply By: Member - Patto (SA) - Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 15:02

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 15:02

At that time of the year you should be alright as there will be plenty of other people out there at that time

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Follow Up By: John G33 - Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 15:30

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 15:30

Patto,

Thanks for the reply.

I am aware that there is quite a lot of traffic at that time of the year but I am conscious of trying not to have to fall on the mercy of passers by, should I get into trouble.

Is there an etiquette?

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Reply By: Member - Mike and Lyn R2 - Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 16:32

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 16:32

Gooday We are going across about the 17 July, via the Lone Gum etc, there are three other couples if that is any good to you, you are quite welcome....

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Mike n Lyn

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Follow Up By: John G33 - Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 20:28

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 20:28

Thanks Mike and Lyn but that's a bit late for us unfortunately.

Thanks fr the offer though.

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Reply By: Member - Michael P (QLD) - Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 17:55

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 17:55

John,
Most people out there are only too happy to help and often if they don't help you then they probably don't get around you anyhow. That aside why not become a member and register a trip in the members section. Will be out that way again around that time.
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Follow Up By: John G33 - Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 20:29

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 20:29

Thanks Michael - we will certainly join and see what's available.

Thanks,

John.

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Reply By: Crusier 91 - Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 22:51

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 at 22:51

I believe that the Simpson travellers still up hold 100% Australian values.
You wont have a problem if help is needed.

The sandy coast line is unfortunately a different story, odds are 50/50

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Reply By: GLEN22 - Monday, Apr 28, 2014 at 11:23

Monday, Apr 28, 2014 at 11:23

I am leaving Melbourne 0n 23-May heading for the Simpson. Me and a mate, one car so looking for similar 'support' as you. Well equipped 100 Series Landcruiser. We expect to be at the Western edge on about 27-May. We have never done the trip (the car has done it 10+ times with previous owner). Any use to you?

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