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21st June 2014, 09:53 PM
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Kimberley Trip
I have finally started my Kimberley trip after 1 1/2 years planning.
Day 1 was boring driving 870km on the bitumen from home to the thriving metropolis of Coober Pedy.
The day started well with a trailer light check and find the indicators not working, fortunately a quick fix and we were off.
I was pleased at first to see the caravan park had dirt camping sites instead of concrete but after I started to drive the pegs in I realized that concrete would have been softer. We are now relaxing with a red wine and smelling a strong sewerage smell, not a caravan park I would recommend.
On to Alice Springs tomorrow so a few less Ks to do.
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21st June 2014, 09:56 PM
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Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
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21st June 2014, 10:01 PM
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BIG & BALD
Keep us posted.
Massive day nearly 900kms.
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21st June 2014, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by
MEGOMONSTER
Keep us posted.
Massive day nearly 900kms.
The last hour was a killer with the sun in our eyes, could hardly see the road.
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21st June 2014, 10:08 PM
#5
BIG & BALD
Originally Posted by
TPC
The last hour was a killer with the sun in our eyes, could hardly see the road.
Just be careful and safe and don't push too hard.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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21st June 2014, 10:09 PM
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Administrator
Stay safe mate, that is going to be a great trip...soak up every moment!!!!
You know the drill...photos and full report please...lol
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21st June 2014, 11:02 PM
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Travelling Podologist
Originally Posted by
TPC
I have finally started my Kimberley trip after 1 1/2 years planning.
Day 1 was boring driving 870km on the bitumen from home to the thriving metropolis of Coober Pedy.
The day started well with a trailer light check and find the indicators not working, fortunately a quick fix and we were off.
I was pleased at first to see the caravan park had dirt camping sites instead of concrete but after I started to drive the pegs in I realized that concrete would have been softer. We are now relaxing with a red wine and smelling a strong sewerage smell, not a caravan park I would recommend.
On to Alice Springs tomorrow so a few less Ks to do.
Should’ve stayed at Radeka’s underground backpackers in the main drag!
Safe Travels.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
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21st June 2014, 11:12 PM
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Legendary
Safe travels mate. Love that place.....fond memories
1999 GU 4500 dual fuel
Il dado è tratto
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21st June 2014, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by
Cuppa
Should’ve stayed at Radeka’s underground backpackers in the main drag!
Safe Travels.
I stayed there a few years back before a Simpson trip and could not sleep. Found it to noisy and stuffy, but I was in a dorm with 10 other blokes snoring and farting.
The guy who runs it is a great bloke, we had a few drinks with him in the bar, great prices at the bar too.
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21st June 2014, 11:17 PM
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Advanced
We stayed at den ham one year,they give you drill with a auger bit for you to put your pegs in rife ground.safe and happy travels
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