Vehicle Essentials for the Oodnadatta Track

Submitted: Saturday, May 06, 2017 at 17:54
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Hi all, I'm an inexperienced 4X4 enthusiast, I am itching to get out & see our wonderful country. To start with I'm (just me & my blue heeler, wife is staying home) planning on a trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs & back in early October this year & would like to travel the Oodnadatta Track in one direction, either on the way up there or on the return trip home. Based upon some research, I plan on dropping the air pressure in the tyres to 28F & 30R, we will stay in the camp grounds in Marree, William Creek, Oodnadatta & Marla.

I have a 2015 GLX Pajero, pretty stock standard with the exception of a Rhino Rack awning, near new Cooper LT AT/3 Tyres, a basic ARB recovery kit, Thumper air compressor, tow bar & rear recovery hitch... I don't have a bull bar, underbody protection (aside from the OEM plates), UHF radio or the other usual 4X4 gear.

I'm wondering if you can help me with what else I will need for the vehicle? For example, will I need a UHF radio (perhaps a quality hand held)? A second spare wheel? Tyre repair kit (no idea how to use one yet)? Will I need to carry a jerry can with diesel as an emergency? Is a bull bar necessary if we're travelling during the day?

I'd really appreciate some information on what else I'll need to ensure we prepare as best we can.

Thanks in advance!
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