Meetup in the Middle 2014 **NEW POLL**

[rottodiver]

I guess the time has to come soon as to decide the tracks we are going to take and stop overs etc so we have an idea on the fuel we will need the supplies we will need etc.
I am happy to help with this but all I have is maps I have never done it.... First hand knowledge is hard to beat here!!
Scotty

[Sir Roofy]

i guess the time has to come soon as to decide the tracks we are going to take and stop overs etc so we have an idea on the fuel we will need the supplies we will need etc.
I am happy to help with this but all i have is maps i have never done it.... First hand knowledge is hard to beat here!!
Scotty

its looming up quickly now once it hits 100days its on the down hill slide
we will need finale numbers shortly and where from and where to meet either mt dare or dalhousie springs

[rottodiver]

I reckon Dalhousie, so that way people can get there earlier if they want for relaxation and swimming etc... It is only 5 months away, I would assume most people would know if they are going or not by now...
Maybe reset the pole so we can vote again( is it possible for the pole to show results of who voted so we know for sure)
Scotty

[MudRunnerTD]

I reckon Dalhousie, so that way people can get there earlier if they want for relaxation and swimming etc... It is only 5 months away, I would assume most people would know if they are going or not by now...
Maybe reset the pole so we can vote again( is it possible for the pole to show results of who voted so we know for sure)
Scotty

Yes Dalhousie it is so anyone early can sit in the springs and relax.

Here is the current Poll and most recent thread. The numbers are a little lighter but still a good group and be keen for a few more to jump on..

Confirmed-Meet-up-In-the-Middle-New-Poll (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?25067-Confirmed-Meet-up-In-the-Middle-New-Poll/page4)

[amanda1987]

do you have any Melbourne meets happening this year ?

[Winnie]

Nothing planned at the moment mate but there will be for sure.

[lucus30]

do you have any Melbourne meets happening this year ?

Keen for this also as won't be making the NT one I think

[kelly]

Hey all, I haven't been following for a while. Whats happening with the meet? Where is the final destination? And any idea which way Queenslanders are going about getting there? (I'm on the Gold Coast)

[Maxhead]

Hey all, I haven't been following for a while. Whats happening with the meet? Where is the final destination? And any idea which way Queenslanders are going about getting there? (I'm on the Gold Coast)


Hey Kelly, The forum is meeting at dalhousie springs on the 1st July but a small group will be meeting at Bridsville a few days before(date yet to be confirmed) for the double crossing.
Hopefully some banana benders will jump in and let you know which way they're travelling

[Evo]

Big "hopefully I can go" for me.

Haven't done any trips remotely this big before...

Will be watching to see how this progresses while I try to work things out...

Evo

[AB]

Big "hopefully I can go" for me.

Haven't done any trips remotely this big before...

Will be watching to see how this progresses while I try to work things out...

Evo

Perfect chance to do this then with a solid group mate!

[Stropp]

Big "hopefully I can go" for me.

Haven't done any trips remotely this big before...

Will be watching to see how this progresses while I try to work things out...

Evo

Hi Evo, i think there are a few of us going from perth so if you wish to tag along i'm sure that will be fine.

[Sir Roofy]

Hi guys
is anyone doing the np sand flags ? Before we
buy one

[AB]

Hi guys
is anyone doing the np sand flags ? Before we
buy one

I'm sorry blokes but I'm really struggling at the moment. If anyone can help with this it would be greatly appreciated!


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[Winnie]

I would like to help but would not know where to start!

[GUtsy ute]

Hi guys
is anyone doing the np sand flags ? Before we
buy one

If anyone want's to borrow mine for the trip, (not an NP one) they are more than welcome.

[Sir Roofy]

Ill bump this up as well
are coming along ,still thinking of it

whats the go,do we need a new poll??????

don't suppose anyone knows where the np
banner is???

[AB]

Ill strip one of them tomorrow Roofy and well try and get done true numbers mate.


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[Bloodyaussie]

Both of the last 2 posts make no sense. ..

[MudRunnerTD]

Both of the last 2 posts make no sense. ..

AB is going to strip the Poll from the top of this thread and reset it. I can't do it. He's special.

[AB]

Hi folks,

The poll has been removed and a new one added to get some latest stats.

Please vote above to get some true numbers.

This thread will need to be bumped multiple times over the new next few weeks so people can see that we have started again and can vote so feel free to keep people updated with this.

[Sir Roofy]

hi folks,

the poll has been removed and a new one added to get some latest stats.

Please vote above to get some true numbers.

This thread will need to be bumped multiple times over the new next few weeks so people can see that we have started again and can vote so feel free to keep people updated with this.

thanks ab your the man

[threedogs]

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


Don't forget to water it down and scotch guard the seams ,
as for a tent you cant get a better tent IMO for ease of set up.
only down side is it takes up a bit of room.

Picture is of a 3 piece sand flag made from K-mart 13mm tent pole kit
I used to make solid 13mm fibre glass sand flags

[Sir Roofy]

Forthose who missed this there is a new poll for this trip
we know its tough out there and getting harder
this may be the last trip a lot of us might get to do
for a while as a group so lets see how we go for numbers
over the next couple of months

[AB]

The thought I saw a puddy Kat????

[rottodiver]

so we are down to 5 cars now.......
i voted so that could only mean 4 others..... i would assume AB, roofy,stropp,mudrunner.....????

is that it now???

Scotty

[AB]

so we are down to 5 cars now.......
i voted so that could only mean 4 others..... i would assume AB, roofy,stropp,mudrunner.....????

is that it now???

Scotty

I'm on my iPad so can't see the poll but I'm pretty sure the poll is public. Click on one of the numbers and see if the names pop up?

[rottodiver]

Oh awesome.. Thanks for that AB...
Katwoman,Winnie,ab,Roofy and me so far....
I would say some have not voted...
Scotty


I'm on my iPad so can't see the poll but I'm pretty sure the poll is public. Click on one of the numbers and see if the names pop up?

[AB]

Yeah mate although we knew a lot of original people will pull out let's keep bumping this as a lot will miss this thread too indeed.


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[Stropp]

I'm still getting there, unfortunately the tax man hit me for 28k so it's a bit tight at the moment, if I hadn't already paid for my nieces wedding in Thailand next month I wouldn't be going there either. I am still hoping the cool weather will hit soon so I can get some money back in the bank, if at all possible I will be going I have put too much into getting ready for this trip.

[oncedisturbed]

Unfortunately we are out of this trip, back won't handle it at the moment

[AB]

Just confirming Rossco and Nicole are also in and keen as mustard!


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[Maxhead]

I so want to go and the missus is worse then me!!!!

[AB]

I so want to go and the missus is worse then me!!!!

Just do it PFC. It'll be an epic once in a lifetime journey!!!!!


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[Maxhead]

Just do it PFC. It'll be an epic once in a lifetime journey!!!!!


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Yeah, we are still trying our hardest to make it...Its ganna be tight...

[AB]

Yeah I know, not just the cost of the trip but the things I need to do to the car to make it worthy of this trip is another killer.


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[Winnie]

Yeah I know, not just the cost of the trip but the things I need to do to the car to make it worthy of this trip is another killer.


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In all honesty guys roughly how much fuel money do you think we'll need? Would $1500-2000 cover it?

[MudRunnerTD]

In all honesty guys roughly how much fuel money do you think we'll need? Would $1500-2000 cover it?

It should do easily Winnie.

[MudRunnerTD]

In all honesty guys roughly how much fuel money do you think we'll need? Would $1500-2000 cover it?

So Winnie, some maths for you to consider about the fuel costs.

If you do say a 5000km trip. (Melbourne to Mt Dare Hotel is 2050kms each way plus 1000kms for play and touring)

If your average say 16lt/100 for the entire trip? (probably 13lt/100 for the bulk and 18 to 20lt/100kms in the desert?) you will use a total of 800lts of fuel for the trip.

say of that 500lts at an average of $1.60 per lt =$800 & 300lt @$2 per lt average is $600 + $800 and it will be around $1200 to $1500 of fuel door to door.

Hope that helps mate.

[the evil twin]

Yeah mate although we knew a lot of original people will pull out let's keep bumping this as a lot will miss this thread too indeed.



Typical eastern stater's... us 'gropers will travel 1,000 K's just to find some shade for smoko.
1,500 if we want shade plus no red effin' dirt.
I still can't understand why some people don't like us exporting that shit... 50 years on and we have more than we started with.

P.S. I have risen from a 90% definite to a 99% definite so save me a good spot at Dalhousie

[AB]

Typical eastern stater's... us 'gropers will travel 1,000 K's just to find some shade for smoko.
1,500 if we want shade plus no red effin' dirt.
I still can't understand why some people don't like us exporting that shit... 50 years on and we have more than we started with.

P.S. I have risen from a 90% definite to a 99% definite so save me a good spot at Dalhousie

I like those odds ET, look forward to it mate!


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[Winnie]

So Winnie, some maths for you to consider about the fuel costs.

If you do say a 5000km trip. (Melbourne to Mt Dare Hotel is 2050kms each way plus 1000kms for play and touring)

If your average say 16lt/100 for the entire trip? (probably 13lt/100 for the bulk and 18 to 20lt/100kms in the desert?) you will use a total of 800lts of fuel for the trip.

say of that 500lts at an average of $1.60 per lt =$800 & 300lt @$2 per lt average is $600 + $800 and it will be around $1200 to $1500 of fuel door to door.

Hope that helps mate.

Sweet thanks Daz. I'll allow 2k and should be safe I would hope.... Hahaha.
not long now boys. I just need to get my aux tank in and a set of drawers.

[threedogs]

I normally work on $2.00 a litre, to cover any unforseen incidents, even a spare jerry of fuel as well.
I take it the Simmo its self is the longest without fuel. Some fuel can be $2.40 plus depending.
This link may help in figuring out how much fuel you'll need.

http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/nissan-patrol-gu-gr-10/crd-fuel-consumption-simpson-desert-crossing-99586/

[GU CAMPER]

I'm 99.9% definite

Will vote once I get on a computer

Bring it on. I can't wait

[threedogs]

Doing more research Ian@Mt Dare recommends 150ltr for diesel and 200ltr for petrol
I would still take a jerry with 165ltr total capacity in mine.
so about 5 tankfulls for the entire trip @ $250 -$350 a fill

[Winnie]

How many kms is the actual crossing from fuel stations?

[Sir Roofy]

how many kms is the actual crossing from fuel stations?

roughly 500 from mt dare to birdsville

[threedogs]

How many kms is the actual crossing from fuel stations?
then work on your highest fuel consumption and add some for a safety margin, for just in case

[Winnie]

roughly 500 from mt dare to birdsville

Thanks for that Roofy. I will have 170L of fuel in two tanks so need to do better than 34L/100km
I think I can do that! Hahaha.

[Sir Roofy]

thanks for that roofy. I will have 170l of fuel in two tanks so need to do better than 34l/100km
i think i can do that! Hahaha.

um its about 2,245 ks to mt dare from home give or take a k or 2
depending wich way you go

[Winnie]

um its about 2,245 ks to mt dare from home give or take a k or 2
depending wich way you go

Yep that will all be good... Thanks mate. I'm looking at 5 to 6 fill ups from when I leave home to when I get home

[Stropp]

well i had a chat with the ATO yesterday and i can pay my bill off so thats what i will do so hopefully things are back on track to attend, i have stashed a bit aside to cover expenses on the trip so i am back to 99% to attend :thumbup::clapping::driving2:

[Sir Roofy]

well i had a chat with the ato yesterday and i can pay my bill off so thats what i will do so hopefully things are back on track to attend, i have stashed a bit aside to cover expenses on the trip so i am back to 99% to attend :thumbup::clapping::driving2:

after all the run around and stress you have had hope to see you there

[threedogs]

bummer to early for me to go, was hoping to catch up Stropp, will be other times I reckon

[Stropp]

bummer to early for me to go, was hoping to catch up Stropp, will be other times I reckon

yep TD definately will catchup one day. cheers

[AB]

well i had a chat with the ATO yesterday and i can pay my bill off so thats what i will do so hopefully things are back on track to attend, i have stashed a bit aside to cover expenses on the trip so i am back to 99% to attend :thumbup::clapping::driving2:

Good work mate, can't wait!


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[lucus30]

Man I wish I could come so spewing but I don't think I'd have enough time

[the evil twin]

snip...
i am back to 99% to attend :thumbup::clapping::driving2:

Race ya to 100% Stropp, first one to Mt Dare orders the beers, second one pays...

I was at XLR8 fabrications today with a list as long as my arm of stuff Mike has to do to the Ute before the trip.

[AB]

Race ya to 100% Stropp, first one to Mt Dare orders the beers, second one pays...



Jeesh that's gonna be one slow trip for you two blokes...lol


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[threedogs]

More info for you all, only 1100 sand dunes to go.
TLCCV just did a crossing and lots of cars were getting damage from Big red.
Most diesels were getting 20/100 and petrol up around 25/100.
tyre pressures were 25-30 psi
Tyre problems were negligible

http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/Deserts/Simpson_Desert_French_Line.aspx

[MudRunnerTD]

More info for you all, only 1100 sand dunes to go.
TLCCV just did a crossing and lots of cars were getting damage from Big red.
Most diesels were getting 20/100 and petrol up around 25/100.
tyre pressures were 25-30 psi
Tyre problems were negligible

http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/Deserts/Simpson_Desert_French_Line.aspx


Thanks 3d.

Yes Big Red can be a challenge for some. There are a number of ways up it and certainly the most difficult when I was there last could see vehicle damage. There was another 4 ways up though!

The link you posted has been done a few times and is already in the first post of the thread but thanks for the bump.

Here is a link to a thread about fuel consumption. 150lt in a TD42 heavy, 110lts in a ZD30 light, 210lt in a 4.8pet running fast

http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/100929/1st_time_simpson_desert_crossing.aspx

[threedogs]

those fuel figure seem right with todays 4x4s just remember to figure in a safety margin of 20%
Not many jerries of diesel will need to be taken, just out of interest is there any kind of pre trip
inspection or its up to everyone to have their 4x4 in tip top trip condition As it get closer you need a list of who bringing what.
We did a trip once and ended up with 15 camp ovens and 8 chains saws for 10 ppl, it was ridiculus Oh yeah and 6 x 2 burner stoves lmfao

Secret was to travel light, well as light as practicle

[Stropp]

Race ya to 100% Stropp, first one to Mt Dare orders the beers, second one pays...

I was at XLR8 fabrications today with a list as long as my arm of stuff Mike has to do to the Ute before the trip.

no worries mate i have just moved my timeline to leave two weeks prior to the meetup so your bill will be large lol.

[Stropp]

re the tyre pressure i would have thought 25 psi for the majority of the trip and 10psi for big red would be what i would go for, 30 psi will wreck the tracks more than they already are??

[threedogs]

That was from a TLCCV trip report , but I would think you need to
adjust to suit the conditions, hard sand or hot fluffy sand

[MudRunnerTD]

re the tyre pressure i would have thought 25 psi for the majority of the trip and 10psi for big red would be what i would go for, 30 psi will wreck the tracks more than they already are??

Yeah i did the Madigan Line at 25psi. i thought it was perfect for a heavy loaded car. 30 is silly. somewhere between 20 and 25psi hot pressure would be perfect i think.

[threedogs]

for those with a Man Cave this is what I do on all my trips.
even sea water from Cape York

[MudRunnerTD]

for those with a Man Cave this is what I do on all my trips.
even sea water from Cape York

Hey 3D.

When I did the Madigan line I had sandwich ziplock bags and took samples of sand from stages across the desert. Unfortunately I started the sample taking from near the middle rather than the start. The change in sand colour is extraordinary. Made a Great school Project for Zach when he got home.

[Chefpatrol]

What a great idea mate.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-plates-Fold-Outdoor-BBQ-Camping-Stove-Wind-Shield-Screen-Cookout-Picnic-/271365915700?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3f2eab4434

Cheap wind deflector again for those who may need one, this is the taller style

[Winnie]

My drawers have been ordered and gonna book in to get my sub tank fitted this weekend.

[BigRAWesty]

My drawers have been ordered and gonna book in to get my sub tank fitted this weekend.

Not building??

[threedogs]

If anyone in Vic/ Melb requires anything for this trip and
cant get it for any reason , chances are I'll have it here for you to borrow.
Just a thought

[Winnie]

Not building??

Nah, got them at a good price it would not cost me much less to build them and quality would not be anywhere near what I am getting.

[BigRAWesty]

Nah, got them at a good price it would not cost me much less to build them and quality would not be anywhere near what I am getting.

Fair enough. Remember plenty of pics when in..

[Sir Roofy]

BIGRED( SIMSON DESERT ) WILL BE CLOSED ON THE 8-9-10 OF JULY 2014

FOR THIS LOT www.bigredbash.com.au ITS FOR A GOOD COUASE FOR THOSE
THAT MIGHT WANT TO CHECK IT OUT

[Winnies-missus]

BIGRED( SIMSON DESERT ) WILL BE CLOSED ON THE 8-9-10 OF JULY 2014

FOR THIS LOT www.bigredbash.com.au ITS FOR A GOOD COUASE FOR THOSE
THAT MIGHT WANT TO CHECK IT OUT

Are you guys up there then??

[rottodiver]

Are you guys up there then??

Yep we are there then..... Could be cool..
Scott

Edit.... Well a few days before the event we will be going through..

[rottodiver]

Not at 265 a ticket for two days.. Rather listen to my iPod

Scotty

[MudRunnerTD]

Not at 265 a ticket for two days.. Rather listen to my iPod

Scotty

Ouch! Really!!

[AB]

Not at 265 a ticket for two days.. Rather listen to my iPod

Scotty

I can sing songs for us back at camp with my harmonica..lol


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[Stropp]

I can sing songs for us back at camp with my harmonica..lol


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Changed my mind after that threat AB :)

[MudRunnerTD]

I can sing songs for us back at camp with my harmonica..lol


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Your scaring me Choppa!

[rottodiver]

All I can say is bring it on..... The whole trip can't come soon enough...
Scotty

[kelly]

Still working on getting out there, is any one else going from qld? would rather cover the distance with another vehicle just in case :)

[the evil twin]

Still working on getting out there, is any one else going from qld? would rather cover the distance with another vehicle just in case :)

In line with that request and the fact that there are so many pages to wade thru...

Would it be a good idea to have a "logistics" thread stating the timings and place vehicles are leaving from, exactly where the meet up will be, etc. and maybe ask to limit the posts to attendees to get their poo in a row or is it ducks in a pile

Trying to sort that out from this thread alone is impossible.

[MudRunnerTD]

In line with that request and the fact that there are so many pages to wade thru...

Would it be a good idea to have a "logistics" thread stating the timings and place vehicles are leaving from, exactly where the meet up will be, etc. and maybe ask to limit the posts to attendees to get their poo in a row or is it ducks in a pile

Trying to sort that out from this thread alone is impossible.


G'day ET,

Just walked in, leave it with me a day or 3, I will need to troll a little but will put together something. Originally there was a State based thread for each group but we have thinned out Heaps and there are now a few lone travellers now.

[Stropp]

In line with that request and the fact that there are so many pages to wade thru...

Would it be a good idea to have a "logistics" thread stating the timings and place vehicles are leaving from, exactly where the meet up will be, etc. and maybe ask to limit the posts to attendees to get their poo in a row or is it ducks in a pile

Trying to sort that out from this thread alone is impossible.

Hi ET, the plan was for us to leave Friday 26 th that is Rotto diver and me and going via the great central rd to the rock, and meeting at Dalhousie
springs other than that nothing concrete.

[rottodiver]

Hi ET, the plan was for us to leave Friday 26 th that is Rotto diver and me and going via the great central rd to the rock, and meeting at Dalhousie
springs other than that nothing concrete.

Seems we are the most organised stropp.....
Hahaha

Scotty

[Sir Roofy]

seems we are the most organised stropp.....
Hahaha

scotty

nah were going a tad earlyer 22 june 3 cars to mt dare then down to the dalhousie springs

[Winnie]

Who's your 3 cars Roofy? You and Kat....

[Sir Roofy]

Who's your 3 cars Roofy? You and Kat....

kats hubby steve

[Sir Roofy]

kats hubby steve

fuel @mt dare today was $ 2.35 could be a tad more trip time

[Winnie]

kats hubby steve

Is that the petrol G60 Patrol you were talking about on the way to Geelong?

[Sir Roofy]

is that the petrol g60 patrol you were talking about on the way to geelong?

no mate that was canned were all running diesle now
thats the price of fuel over there

[the evil twin]

Hi ET, the plan was for us to leave Friday 26 th that is Rotto diver and me and going via the great central rd to the rock, and meeting at Dalhousie
springs other than that nothing concrete.

Hi mate,

Yeah, we're lucky as we can chat at the Club etc but even the WA thread on here is over 11 pages now.

At this stage I may be coming in from Vic or NSW or maybe even Qld as I may head east first to pick up a Camper Pod I have been drooling over otherwise I'll probably hook up with you guys.
The permits to travel the Great Central are online jobbies so no dramas there.

[Stropp]

Hi mate,

Yeah, we're lucky as we can chat at the Club etc but even the WA thread on here is over 11 pages now.

At this stage I may be coming in from Vic or NSW or maybe even Qld as I may head east first to pick up a Camper Pod I have been drooling over otherwise I'll probably hook up with you guys.
The permits to travel the Great Central are online jobbies so no dramas there.


no worries mate all good im sure we will get something set in concrete before we leave lol.

[AB]

but even the WA thread on here is over 11 pages now.

Wow, that's not like us...lol

[Winnie]

So who from Vic will be leaving when? Roofy is heading up earlier, looks like other than him it's just Rossco, AB, Mudrunner and myself going from Vic? Let's organise a convoy boys. First of all when does all your leave start? Mine is booked from the 23rd of June but am probably roughly looking at leaving on the 19th which is a Thursday.

[AB]

So who from Vic will be leaving when? Roofy is heading up earlier, looks like other than him it's just Rossco, AB, Mudrunner and myself going from Vic? Let's organise a convoy boys. First of all when does all your leave start? Mine is booked from the 23rd of June but am probably roughly looking at leaving on the 19th which is a Thursday.

I'm easy Winnie and will work with what others need to do.

Chatting to Dazz today and we will start a new thread on each convoy and ensure it does not get punished by the wrath of our dribble so its all relevant info for those coming and planning, etc.

[the evil twin]

Hiya blokes,

I am mainly curious on 'rough' itineraries on getting there and when people anticipate arriving and how long people want to bum around Dalhousie before launching across the Simpson.

I reckon Dalhousie and Mt Dare will get inundated by attendees of the Bash the closer that event gets.

Could maybe do that in a single thread but happy to go with the flow

[MudRunnerTD]

Hiya blokes,

I am mainly curious on 'rough' itineraries on getting there and when people anticipate arriving and how long people want to bum around Dalhousie before launching across the Simpson.

I reckon Dalhousie and Mt Dare will get inundated by attendees of the Bash the closer that event gets.

Could maybe do that in a single thread but happy to go with the flow

Hey ET the Meetup is planned for Daulhousie on the 1st July. Given the size of the group we can be a little flexible but basically get there when you want and we roll on the 1st. If you want to get there a day or 2 before and sit and relax then all good. We will be done and dusted before that next wave comes in.

Given a previous post from you that your not sure on your location we are planning a double crossing. Meeting in Birdsville first and maybe heading Sotuh and doing the Rig rd East West. Head to Mt Dare for fuel then back to Dalhousie for beer.

If your interested in meeting in Birdsville watch this space bud. Originally I planned a double crossing to Meetup with all the QLDers coming down, head across the desert with them then Meetup for the National meet at Dalhousie.

[the evil twin]

Hey ET the Meetup is planned for Daulhousie on the 1st July. Given the size of the group we can be a little flexible but basically get there when you want and we roll on the 1st. If you want to get there a day or 2 before and sit and relax then all good. We will be done and dusted before that next wave comes in.

Given a previous post from you that your not sure on your location we are planning a double crossing. Meeting in Birdsville first and maybe heading Sotuh and doing the Rig rd East West. Head to Mt Dare for fuel then back to Dalhousie for beer.

If your interested in meeting in Birdsville watch this space bud. Originally I planned a double crossing to Meetup with all the QLDers coming down, head across the desert with them then Meetup for the National meet at Dalhousie.

That would make a great round trip Birdsville to Birdsville.
Given a bloke would want to camp up at Dalhousie for a couple of days to rehydrate and tell lots of lies before departing on the 1st... when do you feel you would be departing Birdsville?

[MudRunnerTD]

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?


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bachelor lyf!

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


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.


Don't forget to water it down and scotch guard the seams ,
as for a tent you cant get a better tent IMO for ease of set up.
only down side is it takes up a bit of room.

Picture is of a 3 piece sand flag made from K-mart 13mm tent pole kit
I used to make solid 13mm fibre glass sand flags


So Winnie, some maths for you to consider about the fuel costs.

If you do say a 5000km trip. (Melbourne to Mt Dare Hotel is 2050kms each way plus 1000kms for play and touring)

If your average say 16lt/100 for the entire trip? (probably 13lt/100 for the bulk and 18 to 20lt/100kms in the desert?) you will use a total of 800lts of fuel for the trip.

say of that 500lts at an average of $1.60 per lt =$800 & 300lt @$2 per lt average is $600 + $800 and it will be around $1200 to $1500 of fuel door to door.

Hope that helps mate.


More info for you all, only 1100 sand dunes to go.
TLCCV just did a crossing and lots of cars were getting damage from Big red.
Most diesels were getting 20/100 and petrol up around 25/100.
tyre pressures were 25-30 psi
Tyre problems were negligible

http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/Deserts/Simpson_Desert_French_Line.aspx


Thanks 3d.

Yes Big Red can be a challenge for some. There are a number of ways up it and certainly the most difficult when I was there last could see vehicle damage. There was another 4 ways up though!

The link you posted has been done a few times and is already in the first post of the thread but thanks for the bump.

Here is a link to a thread about fuel consumption. 150lt in a TD42 heavy, 110lts in a ZD30 light, 210lt in a 4.8pet running fast

http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/100929/1st_time_simpson_desert_crossing.aspx


Yeah i did the Madigan Line at 25psi. i thought it was perfect for a heavy loaded car. 30 is silly. somewhere between 20 and 25psi hot pressure would be perfect i think.


Hey 3D.

When I did the Madigan line I had sandwich ziplock bags and took samples of sand from stages across the desert. Unfortunately I started the sample taking from near the middle rather than the start. The change in sand colour is extraordinary. Made a Great school Project for Zach when he got home.


In line with that request and the fact that there are so many pages to wade thru...

Would it be a good idea to have a "logistics" thread stating the timings and place vehicles are leaving from, exactly where the meet up will be, etc. and maybe ask to limit the posts to attendees to get their poo in a row or is it ducks in a pile

Trying to sort that out from this thread alone is impossible.


Hiya blokes,

I am mainly curious on 'rough' itineraries on getting there and when people anticipate arriving and how long people want to bum around Dalhousie before launching across the Simpson.

I reckon Dalhousie and Mt Dare will get inundated by attendees of the Bash the closer that event gets.

Could maybe do that in a single thread but happy to go with the flow


Hey ET the Meetup is planned for Daulhousie on the 1st July. Given the size of the group we can be a little flexible but basically get there when you want and we roll on the 1st. If you want to get there a day or 2 before and sit and relax then all good. We will be done and dusted before that next wave comes in.

Given a previous post from you that your not sure on your location we are planning a double crossing. Meeting in Birdsville first and maybe heading Sotuh and doing the Rig rd East West. Head to Mt Dare for fuel then back to Dalhousie for beer.

If your interested in meeting in Birdsville watch this space bud. Originally I planned a double crossing to Meetup with all the QLDers coming down, head across the desert with them then Meetup for the National meet at Dalhousie.


43 pages and this is most of the stuff we need I think.

Bumping for me to do something with.

[MudRunnerTD]

Looking at my diary now I am thinking of meeting in Birdsville around Thursday 26th June.

Roll out Friday 27th June across the desert via the rig rd from the South.

Arrive Dalhousie Monday 30th June and set camp.

30th June head up the Mt Dare for refuel. Then return to Dalhousie. (If we do bigger days we may end p at Dalhousie on Sunday 29th)

Roll out of Dalhousie for the French Line on Tuesday 1st July as planned.

Arrive At Big Red on Maybe Thursday 3rd in the evening and camp close.

Play on Big Red on Friday 4th July before heading into Birdsville in the afternoon.

Friday 4th July camp in caravan park in Birsdsville and have dinner at the pub.

Saturday 5th Jly spend the day in Birdsville relaxing eating Camel Pie.

HAPPY DAYS!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Let me get near my computer and sort some stuff out. Too hard on the iPad.

[Sir Roofy]

Desert pass $150 wise to order 60days before you go can also get from mt dare
and i think you can get them in bayswater at outback 4wd centre 174 canterbury rd
03-9720-6226

fuel at mt dare is $2.35 at the moment could be more when we get there

[MudRunnerTD]

Desert pass $150 wise to order 60days before you go can also get from mt dare
and i think you can get them in bayswater at outback 4wd centre 174 canterbury rd
03-9720-6226

fuel at mt dare is $2.35 at the moment could be more when we get there

From memory that was the price I paid last time too. Birdsville was reasonably priced! Surprisingly so! Maree was a rip off and Oodnadatta was not much better from memory!

[MudRunnerTD]

Bumping to new page


Looking at my diary now I am thinking of meeting in Birdsville around Thursday 26th June.

Roll out Friday 27th June across the desert via the rig rd from the South.

Arrive Dalhousie Monday 30th June and set camp.

30th June head up the Mt Dare for refuel. Then return to Dalhousie. (If we do bigger days we may end p at Dalhousie on Sunday 29th)

Roll out of Dalhousie for the French Line on Tuesday 1st July as planned.

Arrive At Big Red on Maybe Thursday 3rd in the evening and camp close.

Play on Big Red on Friday 4th July before heading into Birdsville in the afternoon.

Friday 4th July camp in caravan park in Birsdsville and have dinner at the pub.

Saturday 5th Jly spend the day in Birdsville relaxing eating Camel Pie.

HAPPY DAYS!!

[AB]

Bumping to new page

Awesome...this trip has dragged on for way too long and now it's be oninf a reality...cannot wait gents!!!


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[MudRunnerTD]

Not too late to jump on this fellas.

[Winnie]

It's not far away. Who is doing the double crossing with Darren? I won't be, but I do want to do the Flinders for sure.

[AB]

I won't be able to do the double unfortunately.

[Winnie]

Rossco is coming yeah?

[AB]

Rossco is coming yeah?

Yep 100%


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[AB]

Bugger...Leah's commo transmission just died and I limped home.

Going to have to use simmo trip money!!!


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[Winnie]

Bugger...Leah's commo transmission just died and I limped home.

Going to have to use simmo trip money!!!


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Excuses are starting!

[Sir Roofy]

bugger...leah's commo transmission just died and i limped home.

Going to have to use simmo trip money!!!


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here we go more excuses

[AB]

Piss off you two...lol




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[Sir Roofy]

Down to picka part you go and youll be ready in 90days to roll

[Winnies-missus]

how many days till your back lol

[Sir Roofy]

how many days till your back lol


thats not important might just keep on keeping on lol

[Winnies-missus]

thats not important might just keep on keeping on lol

Na I need my man back at some stage

[Sir Roofy]

na i need my man back at some stage

lol thats up to him but he,s been with us longer

[Winnie]

Ladies please. There's enough Winnie to go around!

[Winnies-missus]

Ok u guys can have him

[Maxhead]

Ok u guys can have him

Nah, we don't want him either:)

[Winnie]

80 days to go guys! Crap that's only 3 more pays for me.....
Think I'm gonna add a new set of tyres to my list of things to do.

[Sir Roofy]

80 days to go guys! Crap that's only 3 more pays for me.....
Think i'm gonna add a new set of tyres to my list of things to do.

looking forward to it cant wait
would,nt make them to agressive
in fact ill get some later on when we return

[Winnie]

looking forward to it cant wait
would,nt make them to agressive
in fact ill get some later on when we return

I don't have much faith in the Maxxis ATs that I've got now Roofy. If I do get new tyres they'll be KM2s

[Sir Roofy]

I don't have much faith in the Maxxis ATs that I've got now Roofy. If I do get new tyres they'll be KM2s

LOL MATE IF YOU CAN FIND A REALY GOOD PRICE ON THE KM2s LET ME KNOW

[Winnie]

LOL MATE IF YOU CAN FIND A REALY GOOD PRICE ON THE KM2s LET ME KNOW

Yep I'm working on it mate ill let you know

[MEGOMONSTER]

Yep I'm working on it mate ill let you know

October last year i was quoted $320 a tyre for 305/70R16 for KM2 through the mob in sydney that you posted.

[Barossa]

G'day,

This trip sounds existing. Is there an itinerary outlining the proceedings for this year's "Meet in the Middle" run? My understanding is that the group meets at Dalhousie Springs on 1 July and that from there a crossing to Birdsville is planned. I'm keen to participate, but would like to get more information. As I'm in Alice Springs, are there any other participants from the NT? I would prefer to join a convoy as this will be my first trip into the Simpson Desert.

[MudRunnerTD]

G'day,

This trip sounds existing. Is there an itinerary outlining the proceedings for this year's "Meet in the Middle" run? My understanding is that the group meets at Dalhousie Springs on 1 July and that from there a crossing to Birdsville is planned. I'm keen to participate, but would like to get more information. As I'm in Alice Springs, are there any other participants from the NT? I would prefer to join a convoy as this will be my first trip into the Simpson Desert.

Hi mate,

The Meetup is on 1st July and we will be heading out of Dalhousie. You should have little trouble getting to Dalhousie from The Alice via Mt Dare for fuel. Heading down the Ghan Trail from memory then across to Mt Dare. The roads are simple and big wide Dirt roads with little trouble to deal with.

If you can hook up with someone would be great but without company you will be find making your own way. The Desert does not really start until Dalhousie mate.

[Mudboss]

Ok, sorry to be a bit behind with the times, but im seriosly concidering trying to attend.
we did the simpson last year in four days with out pushing it.

so whats the agenda???

[MudRunnerTD]

Ok, sorry to be a bit behind with the times, but im seriosly concidering trying to attend.
we did the simpson last year in four days with out pushing it.

so whats the agenda???



Hi mate,

Your welcome for sure. Here is the latest thread on this Meetup. coming soon.


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?25067-Confirmed-Meet-up-In-the-Middle-New-Poll/page15

I will now close this thread and direct all traffic to the above thread please.

Cheers MR, Seeya in the Middle.

[AB]

2 weeks!!!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

2 weeks!!!!!

Wrong thread Wally! Closed thread here! Power of the Admin hey!!

2 WEEKS