innamincka /birdsville.

Give us a bit more idea of which way you are planning on travelling so we can give you a bit more of an idea of what's happening.
What makes you think anyone takes any notice of the weight restrictions? Being a bit cynical here I know. Not too many people are actually aware of how heavy their rigs are.
Don't fret about your trip - it's another 3 weeks - every day the sun shines and the wind blows is another drying day. Your biggest problem will be the big ruts in the roads from those who were bogged in the middle of it or took off in panic when they shouldn't have.

Peter

I had wondered a bit about the 3t limit – can’t remember seeing it on my travels, but noticed it on Ruth’s profile photographs a week ago or so. I just rang DTEI N&W region because I didn’t think trailers should be added necessarily, as trailers don’t add greatly to contact wheel pressure (more a drag issue).

DTEI seem to have a fairly practical attitude to it all e.g. not so concerned that some 4wd’s are over 3t (cruisers and F250’s). Their main concern is heavy 4wd mining trucks which have become more prevalent and can make a big mess. They ‘prefer no trailers’ but said decent off road types ‘probably ok’. They stressed using judgement which I think most of us understand, and if in doubt wait a day or so etc.

Other interesting thing was grader gangs are on rotation (18 on and 10 off I think) and have just come back and started work today, which I reckon is excellent timing after rain and before peak travel period.

Cheers JD

Hi JD,
Yeh I wasn't awhere that sign existed Having a 4wd I thought that was all was needed . But as anything goes everything is okay until you have a mishap. Thats the worrying bit when we travel these outback roads if have an accident start ripping off all your gear as an assesor may get vehicle weighed. This happened to some one I know lucky they were okay. Travelling that road wouldn't be a problem the fine isn't worth it and then insurance not paying just adds to it. I've heard stories where those responsible for the damage also had to pay for fixing the road. The handbrake reckons Fiji is a better alternative. Looks like I am going by myself.
Just hoping the sun is shining out at Birdsville/Innamincka so it can dry up. Its a great place and looking forward to go back again.
Cheers Peter

Hi Vince
I will be going thru Maree 11th july heading for Mungeranie hopefully that day.
Cheers Peter

Peter, by the time you are ready to come up the Birdsville Track the graders which are on the Bdv track already will have managed to do a fair bit of repair. Also by then the road will probably be open to all vehicles, not just 4WD. You seemed to have answered your own questions by doing a bit more research since putting up the post.
As of this morning all roads in this area are still Open to 4WD only - but as I said earlier, each day is sunny with slight winds and everything is drying out really well. The weather reports are positive (for the southern area as well) - you should be able to proceed with Plan A or else turn the trip around and go the other way. Be positive.