simpson desert
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 09:01
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haysie
HOWDY
just returned from a bit of a drive through the simpson and around innaminka.just have to say ,absolutly fantastic green as green flowers are out more so on the
bore track.just remember to drop tyre pressures 20psi worked for me(91 troopy 3.5t loaded) used 111 lts diesel oodna to birsville via french line
and also try and have agood size flag and pole ,somthing higher than your roof at least and use ch 10 uhf will hopefully stop the head ons . hope this helps some one out and have agood time....
Reply By: greyemu - Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 11:59
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 11:59
Dear Haysie
Good to see that you had a great time in the outback.A group of us are going over at the end of september for 3 glorious weeks. We are travelling in 2 troopies,gu patrol & a pajero.I would be interested to know how many days did you take to cross the simpson. How much water did you take.Regards Greyemu
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Reply By: Member - Gary W (VIC) - Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 12:48
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 12:48
Were going too let Sep/Oct - trip reports are of great interest.
Thanks
Gaz
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Follow Up By: Member - Ivan (ACT) - Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 13:27
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 13:27
Great trip reporthere..
Should be finished by the end of this week, but a stack of info and pics there already
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Follow Up By: Member - Ivan (ACT) - Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 13:30
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 13:30
whooops - try this
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Reply By: Member - Ivan (ACT) - Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 13:25
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 13:25
re flags,
Recently came back from a trip with 16 vehicles - all had flags, but the one I was *really* impressed with, was mounted to the roof rack (front centre), rather than bull bar, and more importantly, had three flags of different colors/sizes rather than just the single 'tiny' orange fella often going around.
I'll be adding more 'sail' to mine for next time ;-)
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Follow Up By: Member - Ruth D (QLD) - Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 16:17
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 16:17
Good advice all of you - particularly Ivan with the flag mounted on the roof rack - high as you can go is the best. For those 'short' people on the other side of the dune. LOL
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Reply By: B.P. - Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 19:39
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 19:39
Haysey
Was that 3.5 ton????? Thats a big call. I hope that included a trailer
Cheers Brian
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Follow Up By: Member- Peter & Mrs Peter, Lez - Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 21:37
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2004 at 21:37
Brian, Fully load youre vehicle for an extended trip, with all people aboard and weigh your vehicle on a public weighbridge. I think you will obviously surprised.
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