Meetup in the Middle 2014 **NEW POLL** [Archive] - Page 3

Cuppa

2nd July 2013, 12:41 PM

I am.. won't be a heli.. well maybe.. but will probably have a small glider we can strap a cam too.

Might be very useful. I reckon at the time you're going there will be every man & his dog travelling both ways across the Simpson. You could use a RC aircraft with cam to look over the dunes ahead for the 4wd's & bikes coming toward you without Cb's or flags. Seriously I reckon a lot of care will be needed as it'll be the busiest period & there's bound to be a few bozos who left their brain at home out there, & head ons on top of dunes aren't what anyone wants.

Cuppa

BigRAWesty

2nd July 2013, 04:30 PM

Righto, got off my ass and voted..
I went 'wouldn't miss it for the world' and 'travelling with sa crew' but it seams my vote only went the first option. If any?

But it looks a bit quite on the sa front so I might join the vics for the trip.. its the same k's either way weather I got north then west or west then north.

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GUtsy ute

3rd July 2013, 08:46 PM

Here's a sight to keep you keen for next years trip!

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af61/GUtsyute/IMG_0851.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/GUtsyute/media/IMG_0851.jpg.html)

Coldcomfort

4th July 2013, 03:05 PM

Here's a sight to keep you keen for next years trip!

Looks like over my back fence..... Absolutely stunning......

Coldcomfort

4th July 2013, 03:09 PM

Anyone into RC anything going to the meet up?

Been into RC and flying for years now. None of my RC planes fit into my car. They have their own trailer..... Camera's into RC planes are quite common now. Along with telemetry and GPS.

BigRAWesty

4th July 2013, 03:11 PM

Been into RC and flying for years now. None of my RC planes fit into my car. They have their own trailer..... Camera's into RC planes are quite common now. Along with telemetry and GPS.

Are you coming along?

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Coldcomfort

4th July 2013, 03:14 PM

Are you coming along?

Kallen Westbrook
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At this point in time I would say yes.... The only thing that might upset things is that my Mum has a terminal illness that is hard to predict when the inevitable will be.

BigRAWesty

4th July 2013, 05:43 PM

At this point in time I would say yes.... The only thing that might upset things is that my Mum has a terminal illness that is hard to predict when the inevitable will be.

Yeehaa. But dam mate. Not good. Best wishes to you and the family, and a peaceful painless passing to your mum when the time comes.

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4th July 2013, 07:01 PM

At this point in time I would say yes.... The only thing that might upset things is that my Mum has a terminal illness that is hard to predict when the inevitable will be.

Sorry to hear the news mate, but glad you are coming also!!!

4th July 2013, 07:40 PM

Here's a sight to keep you keen for next years trip!

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af61/GUtsyute/IMG_0851.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/GUtsyute/media/IMG_0851.jpg.html)

Missed this photo.....Can't wait to get back up there gents!!!!

This time I won't be stuck in the back of vinyl seated Hilux with the old mans driver seat pushed back to my face....lol

Sir Roofy

21st July 2013, 09:28 PM

Slowly getting things organized times marching on

DX grunt

21st July 2013, 09:42 PM

Where's the beach? lol

dads tractor

21st July 2013, 10:51 PM

Where's the beach? lol

That is the beach mate the hi tide is at Darwin or porta gutter

BigRAWesty

21st July 2013, 11:20 PM

Was talking to MR about this tonight.. Good to see it's still ticking over..
Can't wait

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Winnie

30th July 2013, 12:33 PM

Mate at work is doing Birdsville next month, he just got delivered his meals. Look up gourmet happy camper meals. They are pre cooked meals which do no need to be refrigerated. They look nice too, all home made in Lindenow Vic. I will get some for sure.

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oncedisturbed

30th July 2013, 01:07 PM

Is the 1st July confirmed at Dalhousie and what date take off for Simpson and roughly how long? Have to allocate leave dates for next by this friday...grrrrrr

MudRunnerTD

30th July 2013, 02:13 PM

Is the 1st July confirmed at Dalhousie and what date take off for Simpson and roughly how long? Have to allocate leave dates for next by this friday...grrrrrr

Meet at Dalhousie on the 1st. Group up and Roll on the 2nd. The crossing could be done in 2 days but I was thinking 4 days with a day in the middle somewhere and not big days. It's a holiday.

Roll into Birdsdville on the 5th (Saturday) for a meal at the pub on Saturday night. Sounds great!

Winnie

30th July 2013, 02:22 PM

Is there a plan for people wanting to do more stuff before or after the main trip? I want to take minimum 4 weeks and do some exploring and don't want to do it alone

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MudRunnerTD

30th July 2013, 02:28 PM

Is there a plan for people wanting to do more stuff before or after the main trip? I want to take minimum 4 weeks and do some exploring and don't want to do it alone

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At this stage Chris I will probably take 3 weeks but that might change.

Keen to head up to Birdsville and travel East west with guys from QLD to the meetup and then back again (double crossing) then maybe head South West and spend a week in the Flinders Ranges maybe. Detour down through the little desert if there is time?

Open to a chat about it though mate. We should chat in the Victorian Planning thread maybe if there are others that are keen. Could be a few from other states keen to see the Flinders Ranges too so who knows?

How does that sound to you mate?

Winnie

30th July 2013, 02:41 PM

I'm up for anything. Let's talk at Licola.

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Stropp

30th July 2013, 04:37 PM

yes i am going flinders ranges on the way back as i was from up that way so will be good to get back again and check out a few old haunts.

BigRAWesty

30th July 2013, 04:38 PM

At this stage Chris I will probably take 3 weeks but that might change.

Keen to head up to Birdsville and travel East west with guys from QLD to the meetup and then back again (double crossing) then maybe head South West and spend a week in the Flinders Ranges maybe. Detour down through the little desert if there is time?

Open to a chat about it though mate. We should chat in the Victorian Planning thread maybe if there are others that are keen. Could be a few from other states keen to see the Flinders Ranges too so who knows?

How does that sound to you mate?

I'm liking the sounds of that. I'm another taking 3-4 weeks off.

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30th July 2013, 06:42 PM

Ill take extra time and do the long route home I think too.

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Sir Roofy

30th July 2013, 07:13 PM

We are planning to do the Flinders Ranges as well. Would be good to do it with other patrolees!!!

MudRunnerTD

30th July 2013, 07:19 PM

This is sounding great!

Seriously thinking maybe of towing the camper to Bird ills and park it for a week in storage at the caravan park, do the double crossing in the OzTent then do the flinders Ranges In the camper trailer?? Maybe?

Winnie

30th July 2013, 07:21 PM

Sounding like the flinders might be a goer... My mate who is doing birdsville is coming home via the flinders so will see how he finds it

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30th July 2013, 07:21 PM

Winnie

5th August 2013, 11:11 AM

What about Border track on the way home as well? Us that doable? Just a thought.

Motorculture... Let's try this again!

MudRunnerTD

5th August 2013, 11:20 AM

What about Border track on the way home as well? Us that doable? Just a thought.

Motorculture... Let's try this again!

If time permits it is certainly possible Chris. I understand you can easily spend a week in the Flinders but we can let it evolve over the coming months.

Winnie

5th August 2013, 11:42 AM

I am going to put my leave in this week, think I will go for the week before the trip and two weeks afterwards.

Motorculture... Let's try this again!

MudRunnerTD

15th August 2013, 09:20 PM

Bump.

And I just posted this in the QLD Meetup planning group

All good Macca, hope you can still make it mate.

To all the other guys your all more than welcome on this trip. As it gets closer things will start to become clear in relation to a plan.

At this stage there was some talk by a few that they may do a double crossing from QLD being that your on the wrong side of the desert. ;)

I intend to head up to Birdsville and Meetup with QLD members and do the double crossing too.

In relation the Camper Trailers? I have a Camper and will likely tow it to Birdsville and leave it there. Do the double crossing without the trailer using an OzTent then travel down through the Flinders Ranges in the Camper Trailer. I would encourage anyone thinking of towing a Trailer to think about doing the same thing. If you are adamant about towing a trailer then it MUST BE a Rated OFFROAD Trailer only! A 6x4 with 6 stud wheels is Not an OFFROAD trailer. I need to be Very Clear about this. There may well be a very big group and the Simpson Desert is littered with try hard trailers that simply should never have been taken out there. Everyone will be travelling heavy and a broken trailer will need to be abandoned and your gear either put on your roof or the roofs of others.

I would appreciate it if every effort was made to limit the camper trailers and then everyone is in the same boat.

Looking forward to this trip.

Cheers MR

BigRAWesty

16th August 2013, 03:02 AM

What about Border track on the way home as well? Us that doable? Just a thought.

Motorculture... Let's try this again!

If we plan to do flinders north to south then boarder track I honestly think that's a very full week, and busy. Could easily kill a week in the rangers, and the 2 day's On the track and a few down little desert.

Jimmyboyjr4

1st September 2013, 10:48 AM

Been following this for a while, seems very interesting. Is this more a thing for established members or would someone who is new be welcome as well?

MudRunnerTD

1st September 2013, 11:21 AM

Been following this for a while, seems very interesting. Is this more a thing for established members or would someone who is new be welcome as well?

Everyone is welcome mate. You will have a great time.

Jimmyboyjr4

1st September 2013, 11:29 AM

Awesome, I think this is looking like it will be my trip for '14! Now to get the Old Girl ready for the trip.

Jimmyboyjr4

2nd September 2013, 06:48 AM

Am I missing it or is there a NSW convoy going over?

rusty_nail

2nd September 2013, 07:27 PM

Am I missing it or is there a NSW convoy going over?

Yeah mate I'm possible going but there isn't much representation from NSW peeps on here

NissanGQ4.2

2nd September 2013, 07:29 PM

Yeah mate I'm possible going but there isn't much representation from NSW peeps on here

I call shot gun *LMAO*

rusty_nail

2nd September 2013, 07:40 PM

I call shot gun *LMAO*

Haha yep sounds good!!!

NissanGQ4.2

2nd September 2013, 07:44 PM

Haha yep sounds good!!!

Does sound good but unfortunately can't see myself gettin to this one :(

rusty_nail

2nd September 2013, 07:48 PM

Does sound good but unfortunately can't see myself gettin to this one :(

Yeah tbh my chances are slim but ima try still. =(

MudRunnerTD

4th September 2013, 12:21 AM

Hey guys i thought i'd give a yell out in this thread.

If there are any guys in GQs looking for 70lt Long range belly tanks there are 2 for sale on MudRhino NOW. 1 is Free but will need some welding done around a mount and the other is $50.

pm me if you want more details.

Get Voting People! Lets make this Awesome.

BigRAWesty

4th September 2013, 01:20 AM

MudRunnerTD

4th September 2013, 08:34 PM

Is anyone chasing a long range sub tank for a GQ??? Pm me

Sir Roofy

4th September 2013, 08:46 PM

Come on guys and girls trip of a life time with a great bunch of ppl
most of you know me and by golly gee im giving it my best shot at
setting up for this trip and yep its bloody hard but jane and i want
this and were going to make it happen

4th September 2013, 08:47 PM

Pm sent..lol

BigRAWesty

5th September 2013, 09:18 PM

Booking dates 23June - 18 July tonight..

rottodiver

6th September 2013, 10:45 PM

Is there any chance of a poll to see who is driving what patrol and who is taking a camper trailer?
So much to do now before this trip thanks to the troll being written off...... Picking new up on Monday!

6th September 2013, 10:54 PM

rottodiver

6th September 2013, 10:56 PM

I am still pretty sure I am taking mine... 3 weeks away for us so why not... Ab I know you were thinking about taking one when the trip was first talked about... What are your thoughts now?
Scotty

6th September 2013, 11:00 PM

I am still pretty sure I am taking mine... 3 weeks away for us so why not... Ab I know you were thinking about taking one when the trip was first talked about... What are your thoughts now?
Scotty

Really not sure mate, I'm considering leaving it at birdsville and coming back for it later on. It just makes everything hard on the dunes and shiploads of wear and tear on the old camper.

rottodiver

6th September 2013, 11:03 PM

The making it harder on the dunes is what is making the decision a little harder for me... Certainly is a tricky decision!,,,
Scotty

Winnie

6th September 2013, 11:19 PM

Really not sure mate, I'm considering leaving it at birdsville and coming back for it later on. It just makes everything hard on the dunes and shiploads of wear and tear on the old camper.

Good idea. Saw a 4wd action DVD where they took campers through the desert and struggled big time. It would not bother me to have to go slower to assist people with campers but I just wanna do it as slowly as possible. Can't stop talking about this trip to my mates.. Think they're sick of hearing about it? I don't care!

MudRunnerTD

7th September 2013, 12:16 AM

Yeah Rotto I'm keen to avoid as many campers as we can mate. Given your coming from the West I appreciate you will be a long time on the road.

I am planning a double crossing of the Simpson. East - West - East. I will meet guys from QLD in Birsdville and likely leave my Camper trailer at the caravan park there. Head out over the Simpson East to West (the more difficult direction) and Meetup at the Meeting Point at Dalhousie for the National Meetup Group up. Refuel in Mt Dare, then head out from West to East back to Birdsville in the big group.

I will pick up my camper in Birsdville then head South with the camper and do a Week in the a flinders Ranges I think. A few of the guys have indicated they might do the same.

I have a Full HD OFFROAD Camper Trailer and it will handle the desert, its just undue stress on the Trailer, the Car and Desert and the Group.

If your camper is any less than a rated Full Offroad Camper leave it at home, any less just wont cut it out there. Converted 6x4s are scattered all over the desert with broken springs and broken drawer bars . It's vicious on the gear. Leave it at home if you can mate or leave it at Mt Dare and return there and pic it up on the way back, its not that far on tHe road ;)

My thoughts only mate

rottodiver

7th September 2013, 12:29 AM

Winnie

7th September 2013, 12:29 AM

MudRunnerTD

7th September 2013, 12:44 AM

I hear what you are saying..... Mine is a heavy duty off road camper... Not Chinese crap and is sensational off road, never to this day have I had to be helped by anyone else and being in Wa it has seen a lot of beach and sand dunes, although I have always towed it with the 4500 and now will be towing with the 3 lt diesel( both diffs locked) so I am sure it is more than capable...... I will be evaluating closer to the date and deciding then, might even meet at Dalhousie and then make our own way across so as to not upset the group... Will wait and see..... Also remembering the ideal return trip to wa is going from perth to laverton to ayers rock and then to mt dare and then across the desert and then from birdsville will be the birdsville track and across the nullabor ... Along way back up to mt dare to get the trailer
Scotty

Hey Scotty,

Dont be to concerned mate, it sounds like your camper is up to the task and you have seen a heap of Sand therefore have some idea of what is coming mate. Just trying to make sure everyone keeps it real.

There will be no need to travel alone. we will go as a group and fully support all members for this crossing, this is a Group crossing and will be a great trip. I hate being rushed and i cant stand The traveller that starts his car and is ready to go before the rest of the group is near awake mate! Drives me Nuts.

THis will be a great Trip and there is a great bunch going. We will roll into Birdsville as one and have a Beer in the Pub (Tastes good i tell ya )

Your CRD ZD30 will eat it up mate. Look forward to meeting you.

Cheers Darren

MudRunnerTD

7th September 2013, 12:48 AM

Okay Vic guys. What dates should I take for leave? I have been told at work I have too much leave banked up and need to take some. Thinking minimum 4 weeks maximum 6 weeks for the trip. Reckon a week to get to dalhousie alone taking my time, a week for the crossing and a week to get home? I need ideas of things to take that time further!

I will probably take a week (7 days) to get to Dalhousie via the Desert mate. 4 to 5 days back including Birdsville then at least a week in the Flinders is my plan. I will be taking at least 3 weeks and will see a fair bit in that time i think. From there you could spend another week doing the Border Track or head north and up into the Mcdonald ranges for a few days. Palm Valley is amazing, Kings Canyon and if your lucky down into Boggy Hole. f your keen then id be thinking 5 weeks an you will have a ball doing all that mate.

Winnie

7th September 2013, 12:57 AM

MudRunnerTD

7th September 2013, 01:00 AM

My only problem is I'm driving solo. I was talking to Kriso and he said in his 3 month trip he missed so much. I know I am young and only 20 years old and I am so lucky to be seeing the thing I take my car to see but I would like to not be alone

Your very welcome to come to the Flinders with us mate, will be amazing. fortunately for you Young Zach reckons your OK ;)

Winnie

7th September 2013, 01:07 AM

Zac is so cool! I am so happy with the amount of Vic meet up were doing lately. This family meet, the Oktoberfest, Simpson convoy... Love this forum!

7th September 2013, 06:53 AM

Oktoberfest...lol

MudRunnerTD

7th September 2013, 11:17 AM

Here is a great Tent at Anaconda with centre and side pole kit. Great for this trip guys

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MudRunnerTD

7th September 2013, 11:50 AM

Here is a couple more options.

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Sir Roofy

7th September 2013, 03:56 PM

my only problem is i'm driving solo. I was talking to kriso and he said in his 3 month trip he missed so much. I know i am young and only 20 years old and i am so lucky to be seeing the thing i take my car to see but i would like to not be alone

i did mention that were going and will be doing the same but going up to mt dare first
with katrol and steve your welcome to come along and work our way home via the flinders

BigRAWesty

7th September 2013, 11:28 PM

I'm taking 4.. 1 week before, 1 for the crossing then 2 after.
Flinders is in the air for me. It will be wife and kids depending.
But Simpson is locked in.. Geeze I'm looking forward to it..
60 hour week this week..
Fyi, buy some light mounts... Please... :p

Sir Roofy

8th September 2013, 08:31 AM

BigRAWesty

8th September 2013, 08:52 AM

I think my wife thinks Its a blokes piss trip and all wank over patrols..

I keep telling its not a piss trip...

Drewboyaus

8th September 2013, 09:47 AM

I keep telling its not a piss trip...

It's not?????

Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

Winnie

8th September 2013, 10:19 AM

I think my wife thinks Its a blokes piss trip and all wank over patrols..

I keep telling its not a piss trip...

Not this one, everybody is taking their families so all will be behaving.

Drewboyaus

8th September 2013, 10:43 AM

Until the kids are in bed! lol

Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

BigRAWesty

8th September 2013, 11:10 AM

Tounge in cheek,..
The family will be there..

Maxhead

8th September 2013, 11:16 AM

Not this one, everybody is taking their families so all will be behaving.

What! This will be the biggest pissup of the NP forum...LOL You should know us by now Chrisso

Winnie

8th September 2013, 11:42 AM

Lmao until the kids go to bed of course... I'm still in pain from Friday night so still have the mindset that I am never drinking again

Stropp

8th September 2013, 03:57 PM

I'm really looking forward to getting out into the bush again for a real trip, can't wait to get back into the flinders again too.

Avo

8th September 2013, 04:51 PM

Same here to Stropp, I have so many questions so I can't wait to get this WA trip under our belt so I know what we are doing...which way we are heading....whats the go once we have all caught up and coming home...

Stropp

8th September 2013, 05:23 PM

At this stage the plan is to head out Friday morning across the great central rd and then down via the dirt from the rock to just above kulgera and across the meet up for the Wednesday, but more planning to do with those who are going to make it.

Winnie

20th September 2013, 05:03 PM

I have just applied for leave, from the 23rd of June to the 25th of July.

BigRAWesty

20th September 2013, 06:44 PM

Ow yea, I've been approved... One week before for 4 weeks.. Looking toward to it..

Winnie

20th September 2013, 06:56 PM

Yeah mine is for 1 week before the crossing and 2 weeks after it.

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BigRAWesty

20th September 2013, 08:38 PM

Yeah mine is for 1 week before the crossing and 2 weeks after it.

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Nice.. Wife is unsure about flinders after but we'll play that by ear with kids as this is the first real trip..

Bloodyaussie

20th September 2013, 08:40 PM

Looks like I will be out for this trip as Mags's work situation has really put us in a shitty place!!!!!!

BigRAWesty

20th September 2013, 08:46 PM

Looks like I will be out for this trip as Mags's work situation has really put us in a shitty place!!!!!!

Bugga mate. Hopefully things turn around soon and you can make it..

Winnie

20th September 2013, 09:18 PM

There is a long time to go yet mate don't count yourself out yet. I hope you can work something out. Come with your friend Winnie!

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20th September 2013, 09:36 PM

What! This will be the biggest pissup of the NP forum...LOL You should know us by now Chrisso

Alcohol free trip gents...bahaha

Winnie

20th September 2013, 09:36 PM

Alcohol free trip gents...bahaha

Cancelling my holidays..............

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20th September 2013, 09:38 PM

Looks like I will be out for this trip as Mags's work situation has really put us in a shitty place!!!!!!

Get stuffed, your coming, if you can't afford it jump in my car!

I am almost positive my misses will pull out on this trip so I will be going solo sleeping in my car whilst I have a brand new baby at home with a tired mum looking after 2 kids.

I feel guilty as all hell but....gotta do it!

Winnie

20th September 2013, 09:43 PM

Get stuffed, your coming, if you can't afford it jump in my car!

I am almost positive my misses will pull out on this trip so I will be going solo sleeping in my car whilst I have a brand new baby at home with a tired mum looking after 2 kids.

I feel guilty as all hell but....gotta do it!

No I already said he can come in my car!

BigRAWesty

20th September 2013, 09:46 PM

Alcohol free trip gents...bahaha

Phhhfffftttt hahahahahah.. Yea right.. Just in moderation with the families around..

20th September 2013, 09:46 PM

No I already said he can come in my car!

I hope he gets gastro and sprays your car with bum wees...lol

Sir Roofy

20th September 2013, 09:47 PM

looks like i will be out for this trip as mags's work situation has really put us in a shitty place!!!!!!

dont throw in the towel so early mate it,l work out ok :)

BigRAWesty

20th September 2013, 09:48 PM

20th September 2013, 09:51 PM

There will be heaps of clucky women to help take the baby for stints.. I'm sure my wife would help out..

I know mate I know.

I promise I will try my best. You can't miss out on these trips to the Simpson. You only get a few chances in life to head up there.

I know she won't enjoy it "sometines" as for a suburban girl who doesn't go outback much can be a daunting time but you just gotta do it atleast to say you have been there!

Sir Roofy

20th September 2013, 09:52 PM

there will be heaps of clucky women to help take the baby for stints.. I'm sure my wife would help out..
Let you guys enjoy the holiday to..

i reckon jane would be in that,cant keep a good womn down
o baby duties

20th September 2013, 09:52 PM

i reckon jane would be in that,cant keep a good womn down
o baby duties

So that's three mums already...lol

Ill make it happen gents.

Sir Roofy

20th September 2013, 09:55 PM

so that's three mums already...lol

ill make it happen gents.

cant leave the girl home on this one

MudRunnerTD

20th September 2013, 11:11 PM

There will be heaps of clucky women to help take the baby for stints.. I'm sure my wife would help out..
Let you guys enjoy the holiday to..

Mate Naomi will be right in the middle with a big stick sorting out there other women so she gets first go!! Your kidding! Something comes over women when there are babies that small!!

Let me put it this way my friend. The travel times, the break times and he setup camp times will be governed by your little one mate, and that makes for a very relaxed and cruisey trip in my eyes
. We are not in a hurry.

Maybe a double crossing for you is out of the question but meet you in Dalhousie for the west east crossing mate. You will do great.

20th September 2013, 11:16 PM

Mate Naomi will be right in the middle with a big stick sorting out there other women so she gets first go!! Your kidding! Something comes over women when there are babies that small!!

Let me put it this way my friend. The travel times, the break times and he setup camp times will be governed by your little one mate, and that makes for a very relaxed and cruisey trip in my eyes
. We are not in a hurry.

Maybe a double crossing for you is out of the question but meet you in Dalhousie for the west east crossing mate. You will do great.

Yeah double crossing might be a bit much for us (her). Ill make it happen Dazz!

MudRunnerTD

20th September 2013, 11:20 PM

And Bloody Jono !!! WTF mate. Your part of the furniture mate you have to be there. Please grow a beard though ;)

Seriously mate. It would be very disappointing if you and your better half did not make it bud. Don't want to pressure you mate but sort it out mate. Your assigned the Cuddle Captain for the trip!!

BigRAWesty

21st September 2013, 06:19 AM

Your assigned the Cuddle Captain for the trip!!

And late night child night care of Winnie when he is asleep by 9... :D

Winnie

23rd September 2013, 05:07 PM

I have just applied for leave, from the 23rd of June to the 25th of July.

Approved!!!

BigRAWesty

23rd September 2013, 05:47 PM

Approved!!!

Nice one...

BigRAWesty

30th September 2013, 01:17 PM

So guys. Around the 10 months mark now to go.. How about we start making lists, groups etc.
Should we keep all here or should we beg Andy to make a sub forum where we can open threads dedicated to parts, routes across and also to and from different states??

Also maybe a to-do list before taking Off covering things to check to ensure everything is mechanicly A1?

I'm getting excited..

Sir Roofy

30th September 2013, 01:24 PM

so guys. Around the 10 months mark now to go.. How about we start making lists, groups etc.
Should we keep all here or should we beg andy to make a sub forum where we can open threads dedicated to parts, routes across and also to and from different states??

Also maybe a to-do list before taking off covering things to check to ensure everything is mechanicly a1?

I'm getting excited..

its up to andy and darren but why not just keep it here
it might insipire some others as it draws closer
the most important thing is to keep it as light as
possible to get the best out of your patrol

Sir Roofy

30th September 2013, 01:25 PM

its up to andy and darren but why not just keep it here
it might insipire some others as it draws closer
the most important thing is to keep it as light as
possible to get the best out of your patrol

nobodys more excited than my wife

BigRAWesty

30th September 2013, 01:32 PM

First post can be changed by all means.
I'm thinking we could carry a whole car in spares across the fleet, but the experienced blokes should make a list of spares..
I'm happy to carry radiator hoses, belts, spare fan(if deemed necessary) but also the welding gear..

First Patrol

19th October 2013, 10:23 AM

Using this mc app I only just heard about this trip ( only been a member 6 weeks or so though lol).
Let me say I am 100% in on this I have a stock gu 4.2tdi ute that will be ready to go by then.
Always wanted to do Simpson but don't know many 4wders what better way to meet some

See you there

Winnie

19th October 2013, 10:36 AM

First Patrol

19th October 2013, 12:33 PM

We'll mine is stock but has 175 or so litre tanks mods for trip will be simple don't want to waste all my coin
2 inch lift
Dual battery set up with solar panels
6 new tyres
Compressor
Recovery gear
Fridge, swag, beer oh and food

BigRAWesty

21st October 2013, 12:17 PM

My car has still got a long way to go for this trip. Still need the long range tank (thinking about going with 2), drawers (which are being built right now), dual batteries, new radiator and I would like to have new tyres by then but my current ones will do the job and a front locker would be nice.

Sounding similar to my list..
Once interior is done its a radiator.
Finish roof rack and hopefully a bag. Injectors would be nice aswell as tyres, but not essential

Sir Roofy

21st October 2013, 12:38 PM

my car has still got a long way to go for this trip. Still need the long range tank (thinking about going with 2), drawers (which are being built right now), dual batteries, new radiator and i would like to have new tyres by then but my current ones will do the job and a front locker would be nice.

l.r.a in lillydale mate do a neat 146l tank

Winnie

21st October 2013, 12:41 PM

Yeah LRA is who I am looking at, I will most likely buy it through ARB here in warragul though.

Avo

21st October 2013, 12:58 PM

got me 2"lift,200lt fuel.just sorting out camping gear..Winnie be good to see your draw set up when it is finished...Water storage and draws are the next to do list for me.Was going to bring camper trailer but thinking otherwise now days so there goes the idea of having enough water..after that it's just the usuall going over everything mechanical again and again...Want a set of gauges before I head off but have never bothered before so not necessary...It's the interior of my car that looks like crap,all my door trims are falling apart...P!ssing me off looking at them

liftlid

21st October 2013, 05:23 PM

My car has still got a long way to go for this trip. Still need the long range tank (thinking about going with 2), drawers (which are being built right now), dual batteries, new radiator and I would like to have new tyres by then but my current ones will do the job and a front locker would be nice.

The tyres in the outback are more important than the locker, also have you tried to get a 2 hand fuel tank?

21st October 2013, 05:39 PM

I forgot to mention Rossco is also coming on this trip.

If my family can't come ill do it solo and possible double run with Dazz.

If family does come then I will have a 3 month old so only meet at dalehousie for the single run.

Maxhead

21st October 2013, 06:56 PM

Sooo, who's meeting at Birdsvile for the double crossing??? And what date???

MudRunnerTD

21st October 2013, 07:10 PM

Sooo, who's meeting at Birdsvile for the double crossing??? And what date???

Me and Bene for sure. Need to have a look at the calendar. I intended to do a pretty quick east west crossing to get to the meetup then pretty casual back as I need to be careful to make sure I have enough leave. They only owe me 12 weeks at least plus long Service. Thinking of taking 3 weeks, maybe 3 and a half.

Thinking probably 26th or 27th June in Birdsville.

BigRAWesty

21st October 2013, 07:18 PM

rottodiver

21st October 2013, 07:33 PM

I am taking my camper trailer, as you know it is a long wa from Perth and I expect to be away for about 3 weeks....
Scotty

Winnie

21st October 2013, 07:34 PM

The tyres in the outback are more important than the locker, also have you tried to get a 2 hand fuel tank?

Okay this is a question not just aimed that Gary but to everyone, the tyres I would take now are a 265/75 Maxxis AT700, how would they go in that country? If I buy new tyres they will be KM2s which would surely be better but if the ATs are alright I could put it off for a bit longer.

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Winnie

21st October 2013, 07:35 PM

Na just a single here. Will be there a day or 2 early to settle.
Depending how the trip goes will determine if we do the flinders or not. Father in-law pointed out some nice tracks on the way home threw nsw, Vic, and home.. We'll see..
Got 1 week prior and 2 after so will be just cursing home..
Are you still thing flinders AB and Winnie?

I've got the week prior and three weeks after the trip off on leave so I'm keen for anything. I will probably go back to work early but we'll see.

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MudRunnerTD

21st October 2013, 07:58 PM

Okay this is a question not just aimed that Gary but to everyone, the tyres I would take now are a 265/75 Maxxis AT700, how would they go in that country? If I buy new tyres they will be KM2s which would surely be better but if the ATs are alright I could put it off for a bit longer.

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Big tread blocks aren't as important as quality tyres in the best half of their life. If your maxis are worn to more than 60% remaining then leave them at home in my opinion.

The sand does not need a Muddy. Not sure about the flinders though mate??

If your going to buy K m2 anyway then keep the Maxiss for commuting and take the kms to the Simpson.

Tonka_PatroL96

21st October 2013, 08:00 PM

What's involved in coming???? Do you just rock up or what's the go???? I don't have Facebook if that's got anything to confirm.! I'm not sure if I can come!!!! But fingers crossed, would be a bloody great time, would be nissinsane

21st October 2013, 08:16 PM

Pretty much mate, when the dates get near just keep your eye on this thread and keep in contact with the forum and the thread if you want to commute with other members from your area.

BigRAWesty

21st October 2013, 08:18 PM

Where you located to Tonka?

First Patrol

21st October 2013, 09:04 PM

A/T tyres my best bet for Simpson?

megatexture

21st October 2013, 09:23 PM

Even After buying a tent and a few odd bits to camp out of the car rather the the camper trailer I might have to pull out of this one:mad:

My wife's parents have invited us to there place In France and want us to go enough to pay for our flights so its going to come down to if We can afford the time off work for both trips FFS. Not happy jan!

I'd rather get drunk with you blokes lmao!

BigRAWesty

21st October 2013, 09:29 PM

A/T tyres my best bet for Simpson?

Yea I'm thinking just a good set of desert duelers. Never failed my before.
Do the Do them in a 33"??

Even After buying a tent and a few odd bits to camp out of the car rather the the camper trailer I might have to pull out of this one:mad:

My wife's parents have invited us to there place In France and want us to go enough to pay for our flights so its going to come down to if We can afford the time off work for both trips FFS. Not happy jan!

I'd rather get drunk with you blokes lmao!

Not cool. Can you just send her??

liftlid

21st October 2013, 09:30 PM

Okay this is a question not just aimed that Gary but to everyone, the tyres I would take now are a 265/75 Maxxis AT700, how would they go in that country? If I buy new tyres they will be KM2s which would surely be better but if the ATs are alright I could put it off for a bit longer.

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Just don't use old tyres the heat, load and corrugations will make them fail,
If you are buying new tyres anyway get a muddy, some people think that the large tread blocks are better for stones,
I've done cape York , the Kimberly , googs track, the Simpson and never had a puncher in the tread only the sidewall of Bfg muddies though the 2 sidewall punchers I've had we're km2's and 1 had the inside of the tyre delaminates without it showing on the outside, yet to check the other 5 tyers

Drewboyaus

21st October 2013, 09:32 PM

Okay this is a question not just aimed that Gary but to everyone, the tyres I would take now are a 265/75 Maxxis AT700, how would they go in that country? If I buy new tyres they will be KM2s which would surely be better but if the ATs are alright I could put it off for a bit longer.

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Winnie, I had an interesting chat with Brett at 4x4 Obsession last week regarding tyres. Up until then I would have said KM's for sure but now......
In a nutshell he was suggesting that he's seen a lot of the current KM2's go out of round because of some crappy manufacturing faults. This is what he suspects is the culprit of my front end shake because everything else is tight-as in the front end. Michelin (who make them) shifted their manufacturing to China a couple of years ago.......
Make of that what you will.

megatexture

21st October 2013, 09:36 PM

Yea I'm thinking just a good set of desert duelers. Never failed my before.
Do the Do them in a 33"??

Not cool. Can you just send her??

Yea I don't think that would be an option with a 3 yr old and a 5month old. When we flew to Italy when the eldest was 2 months it nearly killed us .. Though a stop over would have helped

liftlid

21st October 2013, 09:36 PM

Winnie, I had an interesting chat with Brett at 4x4 Obsession last week regarding tyres. Up until then I would have said KM's for sure but now......
In a nutshell he was suggesting that he's seen a lot of the current KM2's go out of round because of some crappy manufacturing faults. This is what he suspects is the culprit of my front end shake because everything else is tight-as in the front end. Michelin (who make them) shifted their manufacturing to China a couple of years ago.......
Make of that what you will.

Yep I'm a bit unsure of them at the moment also mine are 2 years old and have a slight shake,

BigRAWesty

21st October 2013, 10:23 PM

Yea I don't think that would be an option with a 3 yr old and a 5month old. When we flew to Italy when the eldest was 2 months it nearly killed us .. Though a stop over would have helped

Could imagine. Gotta do what u gotta do. Hope it works out fir ya..

Avo

21st October 2013, 11:02 PM

Guys I have been looking for a water storage solution,so far I found this to look like a reasonable option.So while building my draws I might make them a little shorter to fit this behind the rear seats... https://ftaustore.com/categories/4x4-water-flexitanks/Universal-4x4-water-Flexitanks/ Anyone else found anything along the lines of these or better

Stropp

22nd October 2013, 12:20 AM

Neil look up dolium in Perth, they do poly water tanks, I think they will be a lot stronger than the flexi ones and they are reasonably priced.

Winnie

22nd October 2013, 06:54 AM

I might possibly join the guys doing the double crossing.

Sir Roofy

22nd October 2013, 10:02 AM

guys i have been looking for a water storage solution,so far i found this to look like a reasonable option.so while building my draws i might make them a little shorter to fit this behind the rear seats... https://ftaustore.com/categories/4x4-water-flexitanks/universal-4x4-water-flexitanks/ anyone else found anything along the lines of these or better

i went through all that a while ago researched flexi and plastic asked different people was looking for nearly 12months
it all comes down to taste with plastic after it warms up and of course the price
in the end i went stainless 60l and fits behind the back seats of the gu but then you have to look at how much you will use it
to warrent the price where as we are now pretty well set up for anything that we want to do from a w/end to a month

MudRunnerTD

22nd October 2013, 10:05 AM

i went through all that a while ago researched flexi and plastic asked different people was looking for nearly 12months
it all comes down to taste with plastic after it warms up and of course the price
in the end i went stainless 60l and fits behind the back seats of the gu but then you have to look at how much you will use it
to warrent the price where as we are now pretty well set up for anything that we want to do from a w/end to a month

Pics and a link Roofy!!

Winnie

22nd October 2013, 10:22 AM

Pics and a link Roofy!!

Yeah x2, I'll be after something very similar.

Sir Roofy

22nd October 2013, 10:47 AM

pics and a link roofy!!

35780

35781

hope this helps daz

liftlid

22nd October 2013, 10:49 AM

35780

35781

hope this helps daz

That's a sweet looking tank. Where did it come from? Do they do smaller units?

Winnie

22nd October 2013, 10:51 AM

35780

35781

hope this helps daz

Geez that's flash mate! Was it an off the shelf item or custom made?

Sir Roofy

22nd October 2013, 10:53 AM

that's a sweet looking tank. Where did it come from? Do they do smaller units?

they do 20l as well but for the price go the 60 from lra in lillydale
custom made

Sir Roofy

22nd October 2013, 10:54 AM

geez that's flash mate! Was it an off the shelf item or custom made?

made to order mate

liftlid

22nd October 2013, 10:55 AM

they do 20l as well but for the price go the 60 from lra in lillydale
custom made

Would prefer to have a 40 lt or in 2 segments

Sir Roofy

22nd October 2013, 10:58 AM

would prefer to have a 40 lt or in 2 segments

probably will mate just ask them they make them on the job
ask for paul

BigRAWesty

22nd October 2013, 12:38 PM

I was looking at making some 50L tube ones out of stainless.. Won't be till next year probably..
But that one roofy is work of art..

MudRunnerTD

22nd October 2013, 01:13 PM

35780

35781

hope this helps daz

Wow Roofy!!!! That is Sexy as hell mate!!!

Can you pm me the price bud!! Looks Sweet!

Tonka_PatroL96

22nd October 2013, 05:14 PM

Where you located to Tonka?

Hey mate I'm located in SA... Not much 4wding here....! Where abouts are you?

Punderhead

22nd October 2013, 06:36 PM

liveyk7

22nd October 2013, 06:39 PM

Are there any kids going along on this trip? Trying to convince my wife saying there will be play mates for the 3.5 yr old and 13 month year old daughters(currently -12 months)!!!

liveyk7

22nd October 2013, 06:48 PM

No issue here either mate. My girls will be 3.4 and 1.8 at trip time.
And possible another 1 on the way if wifey gets her way... Damit.. that's another variable... Betta keep the rain coats on till then....

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

Guess I found the answer to my question. My eldest will be 3.3 and other will be 9 months..
Oops I thought it was in November. .

Looks like a lot of little girls gonna have a tea party every day!
westy r u dragging a camper?

MudRunnerTD

22nd October 2013, 06:57 PM

Pardon my ignorance, but I'm not digging through this whole thread. I may just be able to make this one! Is there a qld convoy, and what is the date they plan on leaving? I see there is double or single crossing options?

Would be good to make this trip. WIll depend solely on whether my family plans a cape trip at the same time

Cheers

Hi mate,

At the start there was allot of interest from QLD in the original thread. In the new thread and Poll the QLDers are a little light on, I hope a few more guys put their hand up.

I know Beneboy is heading down for it and I think Newby if he can get the time. I am meeting them in Birdsville and heading east west to the meetup. Not sure of their departure details from QLD but I think there is a QLD planning thread around somewhere.

First Patrol

22nd October 2013, 07:04 PM

I can't find the thread also mate but I'm in!!!!!!!

MudRunnerTD

22nd October 2013, 07:05 PM

Are there any kids going along on this trip? Trying to convince my wife saying there will be play mates for the 3.5 yr old and 13 month year old daughters(currently -12 months)!!!

I will be traveling with my 8yo boy Zach and 3yo daughter Amelia. We will be traveling and camping in an OzTent and towing a Camper to. Birdsville on the way and leaving the camper in Birdsville for the double crossing then using the camper through the flinders rangers for a week after the crossing.

Bring the kids for sure mate, I promise I will Never give you a hard time if your being held up by the kids. This is a pretty laid back trip and it's for the Family. Short days in the car during the crossing and maybe even a rest day in the middle somewhere depending on the weather.

Going to be great

First Patrol

22nd October 2013, 07:06 PM

I'm in Gladstone qld

22nd October 2013, 07:25 PM

Very kid friendly and family orientated trip everyone, trying my best to bring the whole family as well.

Punderhead

22nd October 2013, 07:26 PM

Sorry I can't find the qld thread on m.c can a anyone direct me? Thanks

Cheers

BigRAWesty

22nd October 2013, 07:28 PM

Hey mate I'm located in SA... Not much 4wding here....! Where abouts are you?

Have thrown you a pm mate. Atm I think there is 3 vehicles in sa heading along. Being from the lower south east I'll probably hook up with the Vic boys up the border a little. But no plans have been finalised yet..

Pardon my ignorance, but I'm not digging through this whole thread. I may just be able to make this one! Is there a qld convoy, and what is the date they plan on leaving? I see there is double or single crossing options?

Would be good to make this trip. WIll depend solely on whether my family plans a cape trip at the same time

Cheers

As MR said there was a huge qld interest, but not so much atm..

Guess I found the answer to my question. My eldest will be 3.3 and other will be 9 months..
Oops I thought it was in November. .

Looks like a lot of little girls gonna have a tea party every day!
westy r u dragging a camper?

There will be a lot of kids.. My 2 girls will be nearly 3.5 and 2.
So plenty of families to mingle with.

What's the go with pets? Are they allowed threw the middle being a national park??

MudRunnerTD

22nd October 2013, 07:33 PM

Sorry Kallen No Dogs allow in the National Park mate.

22nd October 2013, 08:01 PM

Sorry I can't find the qld thread on m.c can a anyone direct me? Thanks

Cheers

I'm not sure there has been a dedicated one started yet mate, well make it happen though.

Punderhead

22nd October 2013, 08:14 PM

And do we still need national Parks passes?

Cheers

Avo

22nd October 2013, 08:25 PM

I'll be dragging my whole tribe(the burdens)wife and 2 kids aged 13 and 10,they love camping..when ebb had her 7th she had a choice of movies or camping and we ended up camping.her b'day is the 7th july so we hope to be at the rock for it

BigRAWesty

22nd October 2013, 08:29 PM

Yes a parks pass is need I'm pretty sure. I remember the father in-law saying $45-50 for the pass..
Yea was doubtful about the dog. That's why you have in-laws..

MudRunnerTD

22nd October 2013, 08:35 PM

The Desert Parks a pass is available from the Mt Dare Hotel.

Also available from the a information Centre in Birdsville

Avo

22nd October 2013, 10:08 PM

35780

35781

hope this helps daz

Just told my bro what I need for my b'day...going to see if he can make me one up seeing he owns he's own metal fab business....Can you pm me the price you paid for this too please roofy

liveyk7

22nd October 2013, 11:11 PM

I will be traveling with my 8yo boy Zach and 3yo daughter Amelia. We will be traveling and camping in an OzTent and towing a Camper to. Birdsville on the way and leaving the camper in Birdsville for the double crossing then using the camper through the flinders rangers for a week after the crossing.

Bring the kids for sure mate, I promise I will Never give you a hard time if your being held up by the kids. This is a pretty laid back trip and it's for the Family. Short days in the car during the crossing and maybe even a rest day in the middle somewhere depending on the weather.

Going to be great

Sweet. Now I have some ammo to go across with. Lol.
I might follow ur trail. Rent a camper I guess cause I ain't got one.

Punderhead

30th October 2013, 08:27 PM

MudRunnerTD

30th October 2013, 08:29 PM

Looking more and more like I just might make this trip! Feeling quite happy right now. I will probably do the double crossing with the qld convoy.

Also an idea, completely understand if people don't want to fork out even more cash, but as well as the meetup in the middle shirts, and stubbie coolers, why not make up some nissanpatrol.com.au sand flags? Just imagine 50 patrols flying the flag in a convoy!

Cheers

Sand Flags!!! Bloody great idea! I made one out of a hi biz vest but a NP.com Sand Flag could be very cool. Could also be something others may buy regardless if they are coming on this trip.

boots

30th October 2013, 08:36 PM

Sand Flags!!! Bloody great idea! I made one out of a hi biz vest but a NP.com Sand Flag could be very cool. Could also be something others may buy regardless if they are coming on this trip.

Maybe Lucas is' THE MAN ' for this task . See what he reckons anyhow .

Sir Roofy

30th October 2013, 08:41 PM

Just told my bro what I need for my b'day...going to see if he can make me one up seeing he owns he's own metal fab business....Can you pm me the price you paid for this too please roofy

sorry mate just saw this PM ON THE WAY

Winnie

30th October 2013, 08:43 PM

taslucas

30th October 2013, 10:04 PM

Maybe Lucas is' THE MAN ' for this task . See what he reckons anyhow .

Yo!

What size and how do they usually attach to the pole?
Also, do they have to be bright like a bright orange or would white with a np logo stand out enough?

MudRunnerTD

30th October 2013, 10:17 PM

Yo!

What size and how do they usually attach to the pole?
Also, do they have to be bright like a bright orange or would white with a np logo stand out enough?

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSHFi4geUZJZQQG9z-ggZC10L84UMEwNbPUaqQ3efO7w_SXyTWLKA

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/167.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/168.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/169.jpg

GU CAMPER

30th October 2013, 10:33 PM

A NP sand flag is a great idea

BigRAWesty

31st October 2013, 01:06 AM

Bloody oath. Sweet idea.

liveyk7

2nd November 2013, 11:32 PM

Looking more and more like I just might make this trip! Feeling quite happy right now. I will probably do the double crossing with the qld convoy.

Also an idea, completely understand if people don't want to fork out even more cash, but as well as the meetup in the middle shirts, and stubbie coolers, why not make up some nissanpatrol.com.au sand flags? Just imagine 50 patrols flying the flag in a convoy!

Cheers

Make it a freebie. . Get someone to sponsor and pay for them to put their logo or some other form of visibility with the group? If it's seen as an additional expense ?

BigRAWesty

3rd November 2013, 08:26 AM

In all honesty mate this is a $3000 for some blokes. A $50 flag stubby holder and shirt outlay for a good cause is change..
But I am doing a litter to the vendors here to maybe sell some add space to make it a but cheaper.

First Patrol

3rd November 2013, 11:13 AM

Very true!! Prob triple that for me having to get truck upto scratch but it will be all worth it!!!!

BigRAWesty

3rd November 2013, 11:32 AM

Very true!! Prob triple that for me having to get truck upto scratch but it will be all worth it!!!!

For sure. I'll be dropping 3g in before the trip is thought of.. Lol. Bloody cars
And that's not including tyres...

Sir Roofy

25th November 2013, 06:30 PM

FOR THOSE STILL GOING ON THIS MEET UP IN THE MIDDLE 2014

THERES SOME INTERESTING READING HERE ON PASSES

www.enviroment.sa.gov.au/parks/home

25th November 2013, 07:28 PM

The misses is not sounding too keen on this trip but I am working it gents!!!

I am 100% coming though.

BigRAWesty

25th November 2013, 07:29 PM

FOR THOSE STILL GOING ON THIS MEET UP IN THE MIDDLE 2014

THERES SOME INTERESTING READING HERE ON PASSES

www.enviroment.sa.gov.au/parks/home

What exactly are we looking at?? I may be missing something due to being on the mobile..

Winnie

25th November 2013, 07:58 PM

The misses is not sounding too keen on this trip but I am working it gents!!!

I am 100% coming though.

bachelor lyf!

Roofy made a typo mate, right link is http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/home

Sir Roofy

25th November 2013, 08:00 PM

what exactly are we looking at?? I may be missing something due to being on the mobile..

just on desertpark passes for the simpson

25th November 2013, 08:03 PM

bachelor lyf!

Roofy made a typo mate, right link is http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/home

Love you forever...lol..WTF?

Winnie

25th November 2013, 08:15 PM

bachelor life... but I love you too.

25th November 2013, 08:55 PM

bachelor life... but I love you too.

Yeah ill miss the family but I can now do a double run through the desert...giddy up!!!

Winnie

25th November 2013, 08:57 PM

Double crossing is sounding so good!

What sort of dates would you Vic blokes doing the double crossing be looking at leaving?

25th November 2013, 09:17 PM

Not sure on exact dates myself but If I'm doing the double run but I probably won't be doing the flinders for long if at all.

I really don't want to take much more than 2 weeks.

Winnie

25th November 2013, 09:35 PM

I went to book 4 weeks off and accidentally hit 5 weeks, and it got approved haha. I don't think I'll take that long off thgh.

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Sir Roofy

26th November 2013, 07:01 AM

bachelor lyf!

Roofy made a typo mate, right link is http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/home

thanks winnie will try and remember this for next time

nearly 3yrs on here and still learning

Stropp

26th November 2013, 10:34 AM

I have both my permits for the great central rd cost nothing for WA and NT free of charge, its just the south aussie parks pass at $150 that charge!

BigRAWesty

26th November 2013, 12:46 PM

So which permits will those who are doing just the Simpson be needing??
Am I correct in thinking we only need the 1 For the Simpson itself??

Sir Roofy

26th November 2013, 03:19 PM

so which permits will those who are doing just the simpson be needing??
Am i correct in thinking we only need the 1 for the simpson itself??

thanks to winnie if you read up on the desertparks pass it
will explain what you need and what for

interesting read

Stropp

26th November 2013, 03:51 PM

yes you need a south aussie desert parks pass but cannot apply for it until 6 weeks prior to travel

Winnie

26th November 2013, 04:27 PM

That's a pain I'd rather do it now to get it out of the way... hope we don't all forget hahaha.

Maxhead

26th November 2013, 05:08 PM

What is this Simpson desert trip everyone is talking about?? ;)

Winnie

26th November 2013, 05:09 PM

What is this Simpson desert trip everyone is talking about?? ;)

How long you been on the whiskey for today? bahaha

BigRAWesty

26th November 2013, 05:16 PM

thanks to winnie if you read up on the desertparks pass it
will explain what you need and what for

interesting read

Yea must be missing something on the mobile version's.

MudRunnerTD

26th November 2013, 05:23 PM

You can also buy the desert parks pass from the Mt Dare hotel when you buy fuel and also from the visitors centre in Birdsville

Maxhead

26th November 2013, 05:24 PM

How long you been on the whiskey for today? bahaha

I don't drink. It must me the mouth wash ...LOL

Stropp

26th November 2013, 05:43 PM

You can also buy the desert parks pass from the Mt Dare hotel when you buy fuel and also from the visitors centre in Birdsville

thats good to know i think i will just do that to save all the BS thanks, i might have to do the double the other way round to get my moneys worth and go home via the gunbarrell.

BigRAWesty

26th November 2013, 06:42 PM

Just a quick question, should we ring ahead to my dare and inform them of the numbers of vehicles attending so they can Fuel up accordingly??

Sir Roofy

26th November 2013, 07:53 PM

Just a quick question, should we ring ahead to my dare and inform them of the numbers of vehicles attending so they can Fuel up accordingly??

that's a good thought but they should be able to cope we,ll know more about numbers closer to the day

26th November 2013, 08:03 PM

Yep, we should put a new post up around May to get final numbers to see where we are at.

liftlid

26th November 2013, 08:07 PM

Just a quick question, should we ring ahead to my dare and inform them of the numbers of vehicles attending so they can Fuel up accordingly??

No need they get 100's of 4x4 during season last year we had to wait in line.

MudRunnerTD

26th November 2013, 08:30 PM

No need they get 100's of 4x4 during season last year we had to wait in line.

And we got to consider the perrals of driving a Hilux across the Simpson while we were in the que. Little did we know that the Hilux that was traveling with us would suffer the exact same failure in the middle of nowhere. Lol

Yeah the que for fuel at Mt Dare was probably 10 long with more rolling in while we waited. The guy just stood at the bowser and pumped and wrote you a ticket.

liftlid

26th November 2013, 08:32 PM

And we got to consider the perrals of driving a Hilux across the Simpson while we were in the que. Little did we know that the Hilux that was traveling with us would suffer the exact same failure in the middle of nowhere. Lol

Yeah the que for fuel at Mt Dare was probably 10 long with more rolling in while we waited. The guy just stood at the bowser and pumped and wrote you a ticket.

Do speak that dirty word in my presence ! Wash your mouth out!

MudRunnerTD

26th November 2013, 08:34 PM

Bloody Hiluxes!! Took 3 very well equipped Nissan Patrols to get that thing across the line. Happy days.

liftlid

26th November 2013, 08:36 PM

Bloody Hiluxes!! Took 3 very well equipped Nissan Patrols to get that thing across the line. Happy days.

And a welder.
Broken hilux's uuuurrrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhh

Winnie

26th November 2013, 08:39 PM

26th November 2013, 08:40 PM

I've done it twice in a hilux...lol

It sucked big time, engine actually blew in our friends hilux on the first trip that was a mammoth nightmare!!!

liftlid

26th November 2013, 08:41 PM

I've done it twice in a hilux...lol

It sucked big time, engine actually blew in our friends hilux on the first trip that was a mammoth nightmare!!!

Hilux unbreakable!

Sir Roofy

26th November 2013, 09:02 PM

Yep, we should put a new post up around May to get final numbers to see where we are at.

that's the spirit AB but we know your memory is not great LOL

MudRunnerTD

26th November 2013, 09:42 PM

Hey Darren, how long before the 1st of July (which is the official date for the meet at Dalhousie) do you plan on leaving home? I've got the whole week prior to it off, and have to account for the drive to Birdsville and across the desert.

That's a good question Winnie, thinking about it now mate it will be 3 good days in the car to Birdsville. Then 1/2 day in Birdsville before heading out. 3 days to cross, day at Dalhousie to get to mt dare for fuel and Meetup. 7 days mate.

Winnie

26th November 2013, 09:44 PM

That's a good question Winnie, thinking about it now mate it will be 3 good days in the car to Birdsville. Then 1/2 day in Birdsville before heading out. 3 days to cross, day at Dalhousie to get to mt dare for fuel and Meetup. 7 days mate.

Sweet as. I'm in.

Sir Roofy

1st January 2014, 10:28 PM

i call july 2014 at dalhousie springs and then over the simpson desert as our meetup.

There are some public liability issues if we call it the national meetup of the forum and this also rules ab out of the organising group. This trip must be seen as a group of mates hooking up for a great trip together.

Epic.

Edit*******

well after a fair bit of thinking and thought, giving consideration to all the responses to date regarding the date.....

i call meet at dalhousie springs, tuesday 1st july 2014

see you there

thread provided by the dogman!

http://www.exploroz.com/treknotes/deserts/simpson_desert_french_line.aspx

well well 180 days to go not long now guys and girls starting to get excited

Maxhead

2nd January 2014, 06:26 AM

well well 180 days to go not long now guys and girls starting to get excited

Yep, Can't wait either Roofy...The kids got up yesterday morning saying" yayyy its 2014, we're going on another adventure" LOL Tactfully had to explain its 6 months to go

2nd January 2014, 08:00 AM

The timing could not be any worse for this trip. We are moving the business to Yarra Glen around this time but we've had this booked for about 2 years now!!!

Always the way!

Winnie

2nd January 2014, 08:08 AM

Looks like you get out of doing the move.... bahaha

MudRunnerTD

2nd January 2014, 08:09 AM

Yeah wow 180 days to go. Roofy this is actually not the current thread. Interesting to see the poll results here though. The new poll is a little lighter

I will bump the other new thread with the current poll guys

PMC

6th January 2014, 02:59 PM

The timing could not be any worse for this trip. We are moving the business to Yarra Glen around this time but we've had this booked for about 2 years now!!!

Always the way!

G'day Andy,

Business & family come first mate!

PS, there is always the next trip!

Regards,

Paul

BigRAWesty

6th January 2014, 04:57 PM

Well know this ain't the right thread but I can't find it using MC crappa.
I'm officially out. Finally got onto some specialists for this farked varicose vein and yea. $1000+..

So yea. Sorry guys. Was really looking forward to it.
As rli said, always another trip.

But if someone could take me off the poll to as I voted yes.

rottodiver

6th January 2014, 05:42 PM

Wow... Dropping like flies.... Might be a wa meet the way it is going... Lol
Still 6 months so anything could happen for any of us..
Scotty

6th January 2014, 06:41 PM

I'm super keen!!

Chatting to old mate Dazz on the weekend. Not taking camper, I have my misses, 4 year old and a new born and he saw this the other day.

http://m.raysoutdoors.com.au/Product/Wild-Country-320-Tourer-Tent-6-Person/252827

It's on special so ill check it out this week. I need an easy up tent to accommodate the family.

Winnie

6th January 2014, 06:45 PM

rottodiver

6th January 2014, 06:47 PM

Camper trailer is more than likely not happening with me now as well... Mind you I have been changing my mind daily on this subject... We sort of figure we have all the camping gear as well as the trailer and the roof top tent is just sitting there so that is the way I am leaning at the moment!!

Scotty

6th January 2014, 06:47 PM

That's the tent me and Amy are gonna get. We were looking at the Oz Trail one which is 400. Did not see that was on sale

Yeah good price and Ill also use it for our solo missions as sleeping in the gq is starting to ship me to tears...lol

Good price mate, gold for two people!!!

Get the accessory to remove the centre pole so you can jiggy jig you lover boy!!

Winnie

6th January 2014, 06:54 PM

That was the point if getting the 6 person one so we can put a double bed in there bahahaha

6th January 2014, 06:55 PM

That was the point if getting the 6 person one so we can put a double bed in there bahahaha

Actually, you'll easily do the double bed in the back and throw your crap on either side of the pole. Happy days!

Winnie

6th January 2014, 06:59 PM

Actually, you'll easily do the double bed in the back and throw your crap on either side of the pole. Happy days!

That's the plan you nob!

Stropp

12th January 2014, 06:02 PM

Just thinking about maybe if most of us are doing the flinders we could have a night in quorn on our way back prior to going our own way and also will give the local south Aussie members to catch up.

Sir Roofy

12th January 2014, 09:13 PM

Just thinking about maybe if most of us are doing the flinders we could have a night in quorn on our way back prior to going our own way and also will give the local south Aussie members to catch up.

could be done if enough are interested

Winnie

12th January 2014, 09:46 PM

MudRunnerTD

12th January 2014, 10:17 PM

MudRunnerTD

12th January 2014, 10:17 PM

Bought this tent on the weekend and slept in it on Saturday night, love it so far.

Looks good Winnie

Stropp

12th January 2014, 11:02 PM

That could work. Just had a look at the map.

Yes quorn is my home town originally so I thought that it would be a good spot as you can head south for Victoria, NSW, Adelaide, NT or WA. I believe that there is a good caravan park with good facilities since I left 46 yrs ago :)

Cuppa

13th January 2014, 05:49 PM

Bought this tent on the weekend and slept in it on Saturday night, love it so far.

Is it a Southern Cross? If not it’s a damn good copy. Definitely one of the best designs around - most practical, easiest & quickest for one person to erect & pack & is spacious. If it is a Southern cross & has the ‘clips’ above the door to attach an awning, I have an awning somewhere for it you can have if you want it.

Winnie

13th January 2014, 05:58 PM

Is it a Southern Cross? If not it’s a damn good copy. Definitely one of the best designs around - most practical, easiest & quickest for one person to erect & pack & is spacious. If it is a Southern cross & has the ‘clips’ above the door to attach an awning, I have an awning somewhere for it you can have if you want it.

It's a Wild Coutry one from Rays. Took me about 10 mins to put up the first time, will take less now. Gotta put it up again this arvo so I'll time it. It has an awning attached to it, but thanks for the offer.

13th January 2014, 06:04 PM

It's a Wild Coutry one from Rays. Took me about 10 mins to put up the first time, will take less now. Gotta put it up again this arvo so I'll time it. It has an awning attached to it, but thanks for the offer.

Pretty crappy awning though isn't it...lol

Winnie

13th January 2014, 06:19 PM

Yeah and the ropes they supply are even worse... the rope is too slippery for those grippy things and keeps sliding loose and the awning falls over haha. My plan is to park the car and roll that awning out so they match up and just tie the tent awning to the roof rack.

ThomasWatson

17th January 2014, 12:56 AM

Will be talking to my boss once I'm back at work to get the time off can't wait

Sir Roofy

17th January 2014, 06:47 AM

Will be looking forward to meeting you mate
should be a great trip

Stropp

17th January 2014, 11:15 AM

I cant wait, i have spent too much money getting ready for this trip and now my uni student casual worker is leaving to join the police if he gets accepted, bugger! But i have told my offsider that I am going anyway she will just have to carry on without me.

oncedisturbed

17th January 2014, 11:20 AM

Still on hold for me, trialling a return to work program that failed after 2 days and has now been modified again with less hours / days. Hoping I can still make it though

Stropp

17th January 2014, 02:06 PM

Still on hold for me, trialling a return to work program that failed after 2 days and has now been modified again with less hours / days. Hoping I can still make it though

lets hope you can make it Jason, more the merrier, i am thinking of after the flinders beeline to streaky bay for a couple of days before heading back across, i may even go to the old weather station on the bottom of the bight for a look and the caves if time permits instead of the straight run home.

rottodiver

1st February 2014, 09:07 PM

We need to be home by the 20th..... Still haven't made the exact plans but flinders are in the equation.... But don't want to race back, rather do the east west run over about 4 or so days....
Scotty

1st February 2014, 09:23 PM

I honestly haven't planned a thing. I need to start very soon, this will creep up very quickly blokes!!!

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rottodiver

1st February 2014, 09:30 PM

I honestly haven't planned a thing. I need to start very soon, this will creep up very quickly blokes!!!

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I thought I had done well planning the dates... Lol

I am the same.... A bit of planning needed some time soon...
Can't wait though...
Scotty