Fuel consumption on the Canning

In a quite heavy 100 4.2TD we are planning on 25 L/100 and expect to get about 20 L/100. There are three possibilities for fuel, Kunawaratjii, the Capricorn fuel dump at well 24 and just off the track at Parrngurr west of well 22.

Phil

Three years ago I did it in a 3 lt patrol towing a tvan average was 17 lt/100. Same as the consumption on the hwy going to halls Creek to start the track.
There were three other vehicles not towing and they used 100lts billiluna to well 33. They were a 2.8lt patrol and 2 X cruisers.
you are going slow for a long time between dunes so the average ends up being quite good.
alan

I did the CSR last year and I allowed for the same fuel consumption as I would use fully loaded at top highway speed. Then allowed for extra just in case of incidents - like getting bogged or the sands where a bit softer than normal.

For a VDJ 79 toyota ute - heavy (really heavy) I allowed 25lt/100km. It is about 850 from Billaluna to Kunawarritji community. Really nice communities with a fair range in the shop and easy to get fuel. I did this stretch on my two 90lt tanks with spare. Then it is about 1100~ km to Wiluna. I used the 2 x tanks plus 2.5 jerry cans. This included being bogged a bit and checking out every well.

I could expect you could do better economy than me. The best advice I received was to estimate what you use fully loaded at highway speeds. Seemed to average out with the slower going on the track but hard going on hill climbs.

Cheers

Serendipity

Hi nzdave
The CSR Trek note on this site advises that for a diesel vehicle allow consumption as follows for Wiluna to Halls Creek.
4cyl 317 litres
6cyl 338 litres
8cyl 330 litres

These distances might help
Wiluna to Kunawarritji is 980Km's
Kunawarritji to Halls Creek is 850Km's

This post although old is still relevant - it may help
Canning distances

Also dont forget to get a copy of Work Completed Canning, available at the ExplorOz shop.

When I did it in a Discovery TD5 towing a Pioneer Argyle camper trailer, I had 80 litres in the Disco & 120 litres in Jerry cans.
I shared a 200 litre drum at Well 23 with another vehicle & following my policy of never drive past a diesel pump in the Outback, I purchased a further 80 litres at Kunawarritij which took us all the way to Halls Creek, as Bililuna was deserted when we pulled in there.

I have always worked on 20lt/100km+ for a diesel.
This will vary with driving style, weight, and sand conditions.
You might have some say that they only used X amount to get through but do you really want to run out of fuel when you get to Billiluna or reach there with the fuel warning light on?
Better to have a bit more than a bit less.
The other consideration is the amount of usable fuel from the tank not how much it can hold, there is a difference.

Fuel is available from Well 23, Capricorn Roadhouse fuel dump, but must be ordered and paid for well in advance. We have put our in now for mid July. It is the cheapest fuel on the Canning.
I know that I will not get the full drum of fuel (200lt) into the tanks when I get there, and rather than leave any behind I will take empty jerry cans with me and use them for excess fuel. Don't forget a hand pump and a Mr Funnel to keep the fuel clean.

Wayne

Calculate based on consumption at highway speeds (or 20lt/100km). You'll have heaps. No need to worry about the Capricorn fuel dump as you can carry adequate to get to Kunawarritji. Fill up at Kunawarritji and you'll have enough to get through to Halls Creek. Best not to rely on Bililuna being open.
The 'highway speed' theory I've confirmed many times including 'Gunbarrel, Connie Sue, Simpson, and last year the Canning. Being a bit prudent I usually use the 20lt/100km just to make sure (vehicle 100 series TD).
Vehicles on the Canning included my L/C, a petrol 80 series, 79 series diesel with camper pod and a Nissan Navara diesel (the less said about that the better!). All vehicles returned nearly identical consumption to highway running.
Hope this helps

We averaged 15.2 litres per 100 fully loaded. North to south.

Tyres pressure play a big part. Higher pressures equals higher fuel consumption in sand.

We were able to carry enough fuel from Kunawaritji to Wiluna, and then on to Meekathara.

Off again next year with a trailer then so will budget on 25 litres per 100 to be sure.

Brett....

Hi nzdave1
We drove CSR in 2008 and there was NO fuel drop from Capricorn Roadhouse.
Actually the side at well 23 was clean, and I mean really clean, not even greasy
marks were left on the ground.
Only fuel available was at Kunawarrijtji.
Unless Capricorn Roadhouse didn’t start drop-off fuel again, they don’t do it.
I would call there just to make sure …….
Cheers Dana

you people are missing out on all the fun .
my petrol GQ averaged nearly 30lts / 100 down to CSR in 05
mechpete

I'm planning 25/100 in a Toyota 79 Series dual cab with TVAN in tow for the Anne Beadell and Sandy Blight Junction. If I do better, great, but I find going very conservative is the way with fuel planning...

Better to finish with more fuel than planned, than less...

Enjoy your trip...