Suzi vs. Simpson
Submitted: Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 15:57
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Member - baldy63
Hi, all a bit new to all this, so bear with me, am contemplating a w - e simpson crossing in 17' with some friends & just wondering about the suitability of their Suzuki wagon for this, not sure of year/ model but its a fairley recent 1 with a 2in lift & soon to be rebooted with slightly bigger rubber. Thoughts?? Cheers Marty.
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 20:02
Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 20:02
Hi Baldy
The Simpson is not a hard drive at all, and it comes down to vehicle preperation and driver response.
The Suzi will eat it, but the only issue could be the ability to have enough.
If anyone tells you it will not get through, then they have no idea of the Simpson or how to drive it correctly.
Barnesy from
Birdsville Auto set up his sons vehicle for a crossing, .....a two wheel drive VW Beetle. So you can see that any experienced driver can do it when they know what they are doing.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Member - baldy63 - Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 22:48
Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 22:48
Hi thanks for that, yeah the fuel issue is the big 1, i'm working on my diesel hilux's long range tank ( 140 ltr's ) will be enough for me, & i can put 40 ltrs on my roof for him, maybe more.......
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 21:36
Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 21:36
Have supported others in the past with similar vehicles, and used to take a subaru out there years ago. Issues are:
#1 Clearance - not enough means you bottom out on the centre of the track. These vehicle have independant
suspension front and rear and if loaded with lots of extra fuel etc will be left with insufficient clearance. But sounds like they have addressed this with
suspension and tyres.
#2 Range - 60 litres is not a lot for petrol vehicle. Need to carry 3 jerry cans, and petrol should not be carried inside the vehicle.
#3 Weight - With 2 people you'll hit the limit. Add 60litres of water, extra spare tyres (nobody carries those odd sizes outback).
The vehicles themselves can do it, but you need a driver and passenger who know how to be frugal, travel light and take a mate who can carry spare water in case you need it.
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Follow Up By: Member - baldy63 - Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 22:54
Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 22:54
Hi thanks for that all very usefull. I'm working on my diesel hilux's long range tank ( 140ltrs ) will be enough for me & i can put at least 40 ltrs on my roof for him.... It has been lifted 2in's & is getting slightly bigger rubber, so hoping that will mitigate the worst of its clearance issues...Theres 4 of em 2 adults, & 2 kids & they understand they have to go ultra light.... We'll see, maybe it just dosnt add up....
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 23:18
Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 23:18
They will need your assistance. I made the assumption it was petrol because most are, if it was the diesel it might fare better because it will have more range. Vehicle will be packed to the hilt.
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Follow Up By: Member - baldy63 - Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 23:27
Monday, Apr 18, 2016 at 23:27
Hi, yeah it is the unleaded Vitara, so with my partner & our 2 kids it will be interesting... maybe its just not possible.... or prudent to even try...
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