canning stock route

Hi Peter,

I'm gonna be a bit of a tyre kicker here but I'm heading up to Broome around the 14th July to do the GRR.... I had thought about doing the CSR oneday... I've got a 2000 petrol hilux 4wd with most spares and 6 jerrys... On the road they give me a 1300km - 1500km range... I'd be interested to tag along but was wondering what would be required... or if you'd mind a tag along?

Cheers, Will.

Will,

We'll be leaving Wiluna after the 24/25th. Have a look at the CSR Trek Notes and work out if you're ready to tackle the CSR at this stage. We've been planning since comeing back from th Cape last August. You'll need around 1000k range over the desert and this will be much higher consumption than on the road. We've arranged a fuel drop at Well 23 as well and we're planning 3 weeks from Wiluna to Halls Creek.

Peter

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the reply.

The CSR is a big committment and the Kimberleys are more important to me.
As I said, i was going to be a bit of a tyre kicker - so I won't go... this time at least.
I'd love to hear about how your trip went - know doubt you'll post it up as I will for the GRR.
Just out of curosity what are you taking for supplies and spares and how many?

Cheers, Will.

OK Will. We all have two spares - in my case using a Kaymar rear bar. We carry 240l diesel, 100l water and food for 3+ weeks. Have the rear seats removed and front and rear cargo barriers. Bedding and oztent on the roof rack. We've tried to keep weight down and the Patrol sits nicely. We've also got HF radio, satphone and epirb as well as uhf. Taking hoses, belts filters just in case. Send me your details and we'll get together when home and tell you all about it. Make sure you go up to Kalumburu and Mitchell Falls. And do the helicopter ride out from the falls.

Cheers

Peter

Great Phil, may catch up at Durba Springs.

Peter

Peter,
I'll keep an eye out for 2 Patrols and a Disco. We're fairly flexible (uncertain :-))) as to where we'll be at what dates, so it could be anywhere.
Cheers
phil