Madigan Line mid - late September Solo?
Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018 at 10:17
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Siringo
Considering doing the Madigan solo just want to make sure I cover all bases with regards to self sufficiency.
I've been through the Simpson a few times with others, done
Googs track several times and the northern deserts within Vic several times, so I'm not unfamiliar with sand driving.
Just have a few questions.
I have 3L diesel Patrol,
well maintained driven daily, serviced regularly. Wondering what fuel consumption others have gotten doing the Madigan west - east?
We don't tow anything, can carry up to 260 litres (max) of fuel & 80 litres (min) of water, 2 fridges, iPad with Hema & Mud Maps apps, paper maps & Sat phone.
Does that sound like sufficient resources?
One auxillary battery, a solar blanket and 4 x Maxtrax. Winch, recovery gear & shovel. The most electrical stuff we run is the fridges, we have a few lights, but not many, we rely on our head torches alot.
Thanks for any advice & help.
- Matt.
Reply By: cookie1 - Thursday, Aug 30, 2018 at 07:51
Thursday, Aug 30, 2018 at 07:51
We used 190L from Santa Teresa through to
Birdsville in a V8 200 series cruiser
Unfortunately we were following someone that had chewed the bejesus out of the western approaches and only got better once we passed a group coming the other way that were trying to fill in the gaping holes left behind by riding the sides coming down pushing sand back in.
You haven't mentioned any form of comms, Sat Phone or
HF Radio as your UHF won't get you far if your stuck and no one else around. I think you can still hire them at Mt Dare and drop them off in
Birdsville, I travel with both and if you're alone I'd also invest in a Spot Tracker or PLB.
Hope you have fun, and please remember to stay with your car if you do
breakdown.
cheers
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Follow Up By: Siringo - Thursday, Aug 30, 2018 at 07:57
Thursday, Aug 30, 2018 at 07:57
Thanks cookie1 for your advice. I may have overlooked including a sat phone, which I do have, thanks for mentioning that.
I'll look into a PLB, from memory they're very expensive & could save my life????
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Follow Up By: Siringo - Thursday, Aug 30, 2018 at 10:19
Thursday, Aug 30, 2018 at 10:19
Whoops, what a difference a word makes. I meant to say 'they're NOT very expensive'.
It could save your life and ours are worth way more than $243.
Thanks Malcom M.
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