Service Stations
Submitted: Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 13:46
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blueey
Hi All
I drive a petrol 4runner v6. I can only get 400ks from a
tank of fuel.
In October/November we're planning a trip from Vic up to
Brisbane. We're going to stay in
Brisbane for a few days. Then we're going to travel to Mt Isa and over to the Alice and down to
the Rock and on to
Adelaide.
My questions are, are there enough fuel stops between
Brisbane and
Mount Isa or should I carry a couple of jerry cans.
Does anyone know of a gagit I can bolt to the towbar to hold a couple of petrol cans.
Is there a website that can show me where there are petrol stops on our trip.
Thanks in advance.
Bluey
Reply By: hoffy - Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 14:14
Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 14:14
Bluey
If you are travelling via the Coast, or via the inland, you will have no problems. shouldn't be more than 250 kms maximum between fuel stops anywhere.
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Follow Up By: Member - Cruiser (NSW) - Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 15:32
Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 15:32
And its illegal in all states to carry jerry cans of fuel on back of your car.
Makes for nice big BOOM if somebody rearends you.
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Follow Up By: blueey - Monday, Jul 10, 2006 at 20:53
Monday, Jul 10, 2006 at 20:53
Hi Hoffy
Thanks for your reply. We're staying at Caloundra for a few days and then going to
Longreach. My worry was finding fuel between
Morven and
Mount Isa. I wasn't going to fill up the cans untill I got to
Morven. I might bring one jerry can and keep it inside at the back.
Bluey
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Reply By: Max - Sydney - Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 16:29
Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 16:29
Don't be like the bloke we met in a caravan
park in Alice many moons ago. He did not believe there would be servos on the way, so he was carrying a 200 litre drum of petrol in his trailer!
Sort of scary
camping just along from him - a spark could have "boomed" the whole b**#y
park and its campers.
You will never have to go more than 200 km along your route without a servo. Just have a big credit card.
I think the fuel companies' web sites do show where their servos are, or the RACV web site's trip planner probably will show them too - I have not loked.
Cheers
Max
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Follow Up By: blueey - Monday, Jul 10, 2006 at 20:56
Monday, Jul 10, 2006 at 20:56
Thanks Max.
It would be a bit of a worry camped beside the guy with all the fuel.
I guess it pays to check these things out before we get on the road. Thanks for your reply. It's put my mind at rest known there are fuel stops out there.
Bluey
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Reply By: Andrew-rodeo - Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 20:10
Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 20:10
Have you thought of the possiblity of a long range
tank? There are a few different manufactures around or ask at your local 4WD store. Will give you a capacity of around 100 - 120 liters depending on the
tank. Or maybe even gas?? Whatever you decide have a good trip!!!
Cheers Andrew
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Follow Up By: disco1942 - Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 21:36
Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 at 21:36
With the longest stage of 250 km from
Coober Pedy to Glendambo you do not need extra fuel for survival - only to get cheaper fuel. Even if you can save 25 cents per litre you are going to fill lots to pay for the
tank.
PeterD
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Follow Up By: blueey - Monday, Jul 10, 2006 at 20:59
Monday, Jul 10, 2006 at 20:59
Thanks Andrew
I didn't want to invest too much cash in the 4runner. Our next trip might be to the top end and I may get a bigger machine.
Bluey
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Reply By: Member - AVA 191 (QLD) - Monday, Jul 10, 2006 at 20:36
Monday, Jul 10, 2006 at 20:36
Hi Blueey,
There's a UBD style book Called
"
Camping and Caravan Across Australia"
which gives good info on various
routes around Oz, including how far between fuel stops. It will give you peace of mind on your journey's into new areas.
cheers
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Follow Up By: blueey - Monday, Jul 10, 2006 at 21:06
Monday, Jul 10, 2006 at 21:06
Thanks for the advice. I'll keep a look out for it. It's good to know where the servos are so you can work out if you can make it to the next stop or if you should fill up. I was travelling in the outback last year and I only had about 100k of fuel left. I filled up at this old petrol pump that they had to unlock and God knows how old the petrol was. After I filled up I drove about 5k up the road and there was a big road house with cars and trucks and food and anything you wanted.
Bluey
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