Air Tank Capacity

Thanks Andy! I have done a fair bit of "research" (read: time spent on the computer whilst the missus is in a feral because I'm spending too much time on the ute) and in addition to what was supplied with the two ARB lockers, I have the extra relief valve, t pieces, regulators etc.

I noticed on both the 9 and 18L tanks from tigerz11 that they both had 5 ports, positioned in various spots on the tanks - you're very right as I want to mount the tank on a vertical surface using the stand legs welded on the tank. By the look of both of the tanks there will be a port for a drain plug whein I do this.

Thanks for your reply

Matt

P.S. thanks for the pic too - seeing how others have done it is always good for ideas and general knowledge

Hi Matt
I guess it comes down to how patient you are. Personally I'd go the 18 if you can fit it. I run one x 15 ltr with a pressure switch operating at 140 on & 175 off. Coming off the beach at 12 psi, I get 2 x 285/75 16 back up to 38 psi reasonbly quick but then wait for pressure to come back up before innflating the other 2. I have room under the tray therefore I'm going to fit a second 15 ltr tank which should suit my application just nice.

Thanks Scott!!

Thanks Bucky!

Good to hear that others do it solo as when I have posted my intent on other sites I get shot down for being a cowboy - pretty harsh considering I was in a recon unit in the Army for 8 years and I have a fair to reasonable idea of what I'm doing...

I'm rewiring the whole vehicle basically - moving the fuse box to the glove box - and hope that will help prevent electrical faults by inspecting the wiring thru that process as well as re-routing to make it more protected and secure.

Thanks for the advice on what to take - always glad to hear from others who have completed the CSR (and even those who had to turn back) - learning from others is always good.

Time Spent in Recon is Seldom Wasted

Matt

P.S. -Awesome profile pic!!!!!!

"Canning ...... it's not a hard track to do"
Well I suppose one could say it's not a hard track to do solo if you're naive & lucky or on the other hand experienced & well prepared. (But I doubt many experienced travellers would actually say that ;-)
Cheers Craig.............
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ExploreOz rating: Five Stars
Extremely remote with regular use of high and low range 4WD, not suitable for caravans and difficult for trailers (check for specific recommendations). Must be totally self-sufficient with all supplies, equipment, spares and at least one in your party should carry emergency communications such as HF radio, or a satellite phone. Beware of extremes of weather and unpredictable track conditions. These treks are the final frontiers of Australia's offroad environment.

Crackles

Listen to the knockers, Never !
Naive and lucky, No !
Experienced desert travellers, YES
In a hurry, NO !
Keep 1/2 to 3/4 wheel width out of the wheel ruts, and there is no "porposing"
Take a camper trailer, we did.
All up weight 4.7 tonnes, spread over 6 wheels.
Tyre Pressures 12-15-12psi front to rear ( hot )
Drove firm at times, but never hard. Yes !
Be prepared to drive around, and look out for stakes, that can ruin any tyre, yes !

Punctures on the CSR .....NIL

Do your homework, PREPARE YOUR VEHICLE, CARRY PLENTY OF SPARES, and the CSR it is not hard, but there will be collateral damage, as it is a bit rough in places.

You can get up any dune at 1500-2000rpm, depending on your motor, and/or your turbo settings.

There is no need to use any of the "run-ups", even when towing, with the right tyre pressures,

Just waddle along, and never thrash anything

Rarely did we have to get angry to get over dunes, and on the 3 occasioons we had to have a second go, it was due to my complacency, and not difficult.

Just backed down, added another 10 meters or so, and just went up dunes with just a little more mementum, and never speed.
That includes travelling back down the CSR in mid September, when the temperatures were in the mid 40's, going up on the Nth side, in the heat of the day.

I really do know what I am talking about
Cheers
Bucky

I suppose the point I'm trying to make is an experienced traveller possibly shouldn't be suggesting to others on a public forum how easy it was just because they had few problems themselves. The difficulty with the Canning can be the changing conditions & of course the remoteness. Even small issues there can have serious consequences. That's why ExOz have given the Canning the repect it's due by nominating a 5 star (Most difficult) rating on Trek notes.
I've only done the Canning twice but on those trips it was interesting to see the difference with track conditions. 1st time we struggeled over the dunes using much of the run ups, the next time we could have done most of it in two wheel drive if we'd wanted to. 2nd run it rained. Bog holes, soft clay pans, the Savory Creek was running at 750 deep & there were sheets of water on the Northern sections. From memory one fella that season winched for several days on what you're saying is "not a hard track to do". I guess it's all relative.
"Just do your homework, carry plenty of spares, because if you do, nothing will go wrong" ......Sorry but that's a naive statement if I've ever read one ;-)
Cheers Craig...............

Murphy's law prevails.

1995-2003 (So I've been out now longer than I was in) didn't bump into a Chad, however I wasn't RAInf/posted to a battalion. I was detached to Townsville based units a few times over the years but never got to spend much time in the place itself.
Good to hear from others serving in the machine though, and whilst I loved my time in, I go by the following motto now - it was good while I was in; but it's great that I'm out.