Tuesday, May 09, 2017 at 15:02
That's an option, Rig Rd is fairly easy going . . . not sure I suggested it, would more likely say WAA line as Rig is just a fairly straight forward drive and not quite as Simpson like it is further north, nicer dunes etc.
A lot of Rig Rd was well graded last time I did it in late 2015.
But Rig and WAA are less frequented than French Line, so maybe it's better to do the shorter more direct crossing anyway ?
I usually say to people asking which route doing their first crossing, do French Line, it's the main line, good to do this first.
I see your going BV to Mt Dare (or
Oodnadatta exit), just be aware that the largest dunes are on QAA and eastern side of French Line, and you are starting with full load of fuel, water, food, firewood, etc . . . drive accordingly, and be prepared to have a few little challenges on the dunes to start, don't be put off, as once you start shedding some weight, and the dunes also diminish a little into the western half, it'll be much easier as you go.
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