CSR

Stu and Bob

Thanks for your comments. Sounds a well conducted tour so think we will go with it.

Cheers
Jinki

Ross M

Yes, it does sound a waste of time - however, will leave vehicle in Alice but as I said Harry won't agree to trade in 4WD for a diesel model, so cannot do the CSR as is. Have done ourselves many of Len Beadell tracks out in WA and NT, but just not the CSR, something I really want to do.

Perhaps I should trade in Harry, afterall the 4WD is in my name!!
Cheers
Jinki

PS..
IMHO, 18 days Alice-to-Alice (via CSR) is waaay too quick if you want to enjoy the experience............

;-))

Hi Troopy (SA)

With 220 litres - means we have 40 litres on roof top! and Harry not keen to carry any more ulp on top. I would much rather do it ourselves, however as mentioned earlier Harry will not trade in 4WD for a diesel.

We did the Simpson last year on a 4WD tagalong and the tour leader, with whom we have done several trips previously and respect his knowledge, kept a record of our fuel consumption across the desert. Whilst we did well with fuel on that trip, said he felt we would not have enough (for emergencies) to do the longest stretch of the Canning, hence this is the only alternative I believe. I personally tend to think 18 days is a bit quick, but haven't found any one else who does a private type tour. I might add Harry has doubts sitting up close and personal, as a passenger in someone else's 4WD!!

It is possible it will be something I will have to put into "file 13" for a rainy day when I might be on my own!!, however, by then will be too aged to contemplate such a trip, so all the more reason to do "today" rather than wait for "tomorrow".

Jinki

Jinki if you're travelling with others maybe they can carry a couple of jerry's for you. I've been looking at the logistics of doing the CSR myself and as you say with a petrol vehicle it's a bit of a stretch.

without "any" real issues.

Sorry need to proof read properly :-)