Simpson desert ten yrs on meetup July 5th Coober Pedy start 2024

[Stropp]

Yikes shes getting close, have cryoed a few cooked meals pastas / curries etc, the rest will just be some tasty meats, snagz, chicken etc then meals will be done. . Freezer suround/ base pretty much done to sit on middle back seat, new swag will be ready by the end of the week thank goodness so will play with that this weekend. All barwork back from the powdercoaters looking fresh, car booked in for last service in couple of weeks. .

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Little fella also got his first down sleeping bag looks very cosy[emoji106][emoji106]

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Can't bloody wait still a bit to go but getting there lol. . .

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Looking great rossco

[BigRAWesty]

What is the difference between frozen and cryo'd food?It sucks all the air out and seals the bag shut.
With no air things stay fresher longer.
Also removes the chance of freezer burn.

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[AB]

What is the difference between frozen and cryo'd food?

Watch this space too mate on another benefit of cryovac.


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[BrazilianY60]

Watch this space too mate on another benefit of cryovac.

Watching closely for sure! Keen to see the adventure pictures, obstacles and all the camping food off-course!

[MB]

Crikey, please don’t jump on YouTubey, there is some serious Muppets with AWD’s trying to cross. No doubt they’ll finally make it, whilst sending support vehicles off track bastardising country to winch point [emoji22]
Lettuce [emoji3055] ALL Please THINK [emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[MB]

FWIW: Us Hillian’s in GQ’s with H230 pumpkins have decided to change back up to 35” bastardised rut deflated clearance [emoji51]
It’s a sad day that we all cannot cross with 32/33” [emoji22]


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[MB]

FWIW #2 IMHO maybe they do, maybe they don’t [emoji51] ?
Please DO put some serious % of profits back into the country……[emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[MB]

https://youtu.be/KtokwBf-Oog?si=aD9WAIpCP5cnPd6z


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[MB]

FWIW-3 [emoji23]
Zero Money made a Difference Anywhere Nearby [emoji22]


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[MB]

A Pack O ‘Wrangler’ wearing Cunts [emoji23]


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[AB]

FWIW-3 [emoji23]
Zero Money made a Difference Anywhere Nearby [emoji22]


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Yeah but all the towns they went through to get there benefited from that. They would’ve travelled great distances.

Fuel, food, pubs, caravan parks, motels, repair shops, small shopping places in towns, camping places, $2 peep shows, dodgy massages, it all adds up.


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[MB]

True Story [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Just not a Longevity one [emoji182][emoji182]


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[BrazilianY60]

Fuel, food, pubs, caravan parks, motels, repair shops, small shopping places in towns, camping places, $2 peep shows, dodgy massages, it all adds up.

People with old cars and their concerns, LOL.

[Cuppa]

It sucks all the air out and seals the bag shut.
With no air things stay fresher longer.
Also removes the chance of freezer burn.

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Actually I believe their may be a difference between 'Vacuum Sealed' & 'Cryovac'd'.

Both use the same sort of process, one is done on a 'home' machine, the other on a more powerful professional machine, generally with stronger bags.

I'm probably splittng hairs, but I know that the 'reasonable quality' home machine we have does not do as good a job as one gets from most butchers shops for example.

For a short duration trip either will do if frozen too, for longer periods I'd go with the butcher's machine every time.

Our default meat storage is cryovac'd & frozen. In hot climates portable freezers rarely remain at the recommended minus 18 deg.C but with the contents cryovac'd we have never had any problems & some has been kept for many months in the tropics.

[mudski]

Actually I believe their may be a difference between 'Vacuum Sealed' & 'Cryovac'd'.

Both use the same sort of process, one is done on a 'home' machine, the other on a more powerful professional machine, generally with stronger bags.

I'm probably splittng hairs, but I know that the 'reasonable quality' home machine we have does not do as good a job as one gets from most butchers shops for example.

For a short duration trip either will do if frozen too, for longer periods I'd go with the butcher's machine every time.

Our default meat storage is cryovac'd & frozen. In hot climates portable freezers rarely remain at the recommended minus 18 deg.C but with the contents cryovac'd we have never had any problems & some has been kept for many months in the tropics.

A snip I found...
Differences Between Cryovac And Vacuum Sealed Packaging
Manufacturing Process

Cryovac and vacuum-sealed packaging rely on similar principles, but their manufacturing process has some key differences. Cryovac, for example, is a brand of vacuum-sealed packaging that utilizes specialized materials and machinery in its production.

The method of Cryovac involves packing food products in a high-barrier, vacuum-sealed bag, which is then heat-sealed and cooled in a controlled environment. Vacuum-sealed packaging, on the other hand, is generally produced using simpler machinery and materials.
Performance

One of the main differences between Cryovac and vacuum-sealed packaging can be found in their respective performance. Cryovac boasts a range of benefits, including improved product safety, extended shelf life, and increased food quality.

It provides superior product protection, preservation, and a range of added attributes such as leak resistance and durability. While vacuum-sealed products can still provide improved storage and preservation, they may not perform as well as Cryovac products in terms of safety and quality.
Cost

Another key difference between Cryovac and vacuum-sealed packaging is the cost factor. Cryovac products may be more expensive than other types of packaging due to the specialized materials and machinery used in their production.

However, Cryovac products also offer significant benefits that may justify the additional cost for many businesses. Alternatively, vacuum-sealed packaging is generally less costly since it is less specialized and requires less expensive and complicated machinery.

Cryovac and vacuum-sealed packaging offer benefits in their own right; the specialized materials and manufacturing processes used in Cryovac make it an ideal solution for businesses seeking superior product protection and shelf-life extension.

Ultimately, the decision between the two types of packaging will depend on your business’s specific needs and budgetary concerns. Regardless of your choice, vacuum-sealed packaging remains a valuable asset in the food industry and can help your business ensure product safety and quality while reducing waste and costs.

[Rossco]

Alright I'm going to call it vacuum packing from now on[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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[AB]

Another big cook up tonight.

I’ve resurrected my old label maker and my freezer will be well organised like an office file cabinet lol

Spaghetti and madras tonight.

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[AB]

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[TPC]

Andy, your new nickname is madras dad

[BigRAWesty]

New kicks for the trip lolhttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/30.jpg

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[AB]

Andy, your new nickname is madras dad

Spag dad has a better ring to it lol
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[Rossco]

Picked up new double swag from Southern Cross Canvas just in time. . Getting a bit of rain coming so she's in the yard for a good season. . Fits in the ARB storm bag perfect too FTW[emoji106][emoji106]https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/32.jpg

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[AB]

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Wombat dad…


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[TPC]

Eats roots, shoots and leaves.

[AB]

Eats roots, shoots and leaves.

We have an excess of wombats here and they are burrowing under our house causing huge problems.

It’s a tough meat but it’s just spent 12 hours on the slow cooker and is pretty tender. Yum!


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[Hodge]

Picked up new double swag from Southern Cross Canvas just in time. . Getting a bit of rain coming so she's in the yard for a good season. . Fits in the ARB storm bag perfect too FTW[emoji106][emoji106]

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Great choice Rossco. I've been donning their wheel bag for a while.

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[Stropp]

Great choice Rossco. I've been donning their wheel bag for a while.

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Omg that looks very similar to the dodgy brothers bag 88078

[BigRAWesty]

Had a win this weekend.
Had to lift the draw system a bit to get it off the tailgate so the draw didn't rub and cut the straps for the tailgate bag.
So 12mm lift has got it clear.
Finished fridge surround. Though part way into it (as you do....) let's change it to give me a window storage area..........
So another sheet of ply lol and were into it.
Plan is window spot will have recovery gear, etc, in it..
I was thinking of putting the fire extinguisher in there to but it just took up so much space..

I trimmed the tent poles a little and now they fit along side the fridge..

Clothing and sleeping bags will be above fridge.
Water cans will be in with fridge.
Hopefully now with recovery gear out of the draws I'll put a 'lite' tool kit toghter into an expedition box on the rack..

2 major jobs left now.
Lighting..
And a mount to hold the gas bottle, jerry can, expedition box down with maxtracks along side it all.. I can't justify the $400 ish bucks for the arb mounts to hold the gas bottle and jerry can for 1 trip lol..

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[PeeBee]

Love this clever thinking, great value adding

[AB]

Mb rocked up to my house today with the beast, it’s looking brilliant.

Down to the wire now, last call to do anything major on your vehicles closing soon lol

I need to go everything, let’s do it folks.


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[Winnie]

We are READY! Done as much meal prep as we are willing, car is prepared, we've done some trial trips and now we're keen as anything to hit the road!

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[MB]

Gotta Love Tasmanian Pre-Adventures……3 days fixing stuff straight, minimum 9hrs per day, happy Birfday King [emoji23]


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[MB]

BTW: Was watching some YouTubey QLD Cop Smashing tyre size vids around sunrise before work and some, not all, were suggesting keeping GQ’s regionally legal [emoji51]
Hillian’s are all but one (recovery beast Wossco) back to legal 33’s [emoji1696]


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[TPC]

ARB have let me down, after having booking for 2 months they cancelled day before fitting. Have decided to use the GU for this trip as it is already set up.

[MudRunnerTD]

ARB have let me down, after having booking for 2 months they cancelled day before fitting. Have decided to use the GU for this trip as it is already set up.

Tell em to shove it and go the Raslarr Hooped front and rear bars mate. They look significantly better than the ARB Summit. Shame on ARB for not redeveloping the Summit bar when they developed the front bar package for the 300and the next gen ranger. They should have had another look at the S5.

[MudRunnerTD]

Im dreaming of being ready.... Does that count. Its been a few very long days in the shed. Short of a Miracle tomorrow i will miss the scheduled Engineers Inspection for Friday damn it.

[Plasnart]

ARB have let me down, after having booking for 2 months they cancelled day before fitting. Have decided to use the GU for this trip as it is already set up.

Tony, IMO the Opposite Lock is the best looking looped bar for the Y62. Have been designed to suit the Nissan V-Motion grille, unlike the ARB bar. Ordered mine, had it painted and installed in about 2 weeks for the same price as a black ARB bar.

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[TPC]

It was drawers and second battery they were meant to install, parts didn't come in and now they said they can't fit until August.

[Rossco]

Mum & dad had the same experience with ARB Bairsdale and their MUX rear drawers took frick'n ages. . .

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[jay see]

Ok. Peeps, sand pegs. Which ones and why please?

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[Stropp]

Ok. Peeps, sand pegs. Which ones and why please?

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I’ve just bought some hard terra pegs and the soft terra pegs for sand 8808088081

[Stropp]

I’m fitting the starlink tomorrow, have ordered the 12v to 57v inverter so hopefully that turns up next week, mate made me a spacer to lift the body up off the roof rack floor and bolted mounting up ready for installation, he’s pretty handy and does a great job.8808288083

[Cuppa]

I’m fitting the starlink tomorrow, have ordered the 12v to 57v inverter

Which one did you order? I'm waiting for Starpower one (from SpaceTek in Mildura) to arrive in the mail.

Now you've let the cat out the bag we'll be expecting updates from mid Simmo! Just think of the blackmail opportunities! :animierte-sm

[Plasnart]

Which one did you order? I'm waiting for Starpower one (from SpaceTek in Mildura) to arrive in the mail.

Now you've let the cat out the bag we'll be expecting updates from mid Simmo! Just think of the blackmail opportunities! :animierte-sm

Free drinks and tucker the whole way over. :D

[Rossco]

Ok. Peeps, sand pegs. Which ones and why please?

Sent from my Pixel 7 using TapatalkI've just got these style 300mm and work well I find. . https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/49.jpg

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[jay see]

I’ve just bought some hard terra pegs and the soft terra pegs for sand 8808088081
I've just got these style 300mm and work well I find. . https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/49.jpg

Sent from my SM-S711B using TapatalkTwo different types, well that's going to help me decide. C'mon I need someone to tip the scales.

On a recent trip to Rocklands this Anzac weekend just on the other side of the Grampians the ground was "rock" hard and I struggled to get in my 8 mm steel pegs in. For that kind of ground I will buy some screwing ones, but sand is all new to me

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[Stropp]

Two different types, well that's going to help me decide. C'mon I need someone to tip the scales.

On a recent trip to Rocklands this Anzac weekend just on the other side of the Grampians the ground was "rock" hard and I struggled to get in my 8 mm steel pegs in. For that kind of ground I will buy some screwing ones, but sand is all new to me

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Really soft sand the screw in are the go, firmer sand the drive in are good, for rock hard the metal pegs I bought have a masonry bit on the end 👌

[Stropp]

Which one did you order? I'm waiting for Starpower one (from SpaceTek in Mildura) to arrive in the mail.

Now you've let the cat out the bag we'll be expecting updates from mid Simmo! Just think of the blackmail opportunities! :animierte-sm
I bought the spacetek one as well, they are very responsive.

[Stropp]

88084
Starlink on the roof permanently, can be removed by undoing lock nuts, waiting on 12v power supply to arrive Monday then I’ll give it a try.

[PeeBee]

88084
Starlink on the roof permanently, can be removed by undoing lock nuts, waiting on 12v power supply to arrive Monday then I’ll give it a try.

Watching keenly as have a unit as well, but still too many things in front of the Starlink mount.

[10G]

Ok. Peeps, sand pegs. Which ones and why please?

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only ever used plain old steel pegs. if you're going to camp on the beach, you may need some of those large screw in types, otherwise ....

[10G]

88084
Starlink on the roof permanently, can be removed by undoing lock nuts, waiting on 12v power supply to arrive Monday then I’ll give it a try.

Have you set, up or do they come with a way in which you can connect with your phone, just like at home via wifi with an ssid etc etc etc etc?????

[AB]

88084
Starlink on the roof permanently, can be removed by undoing lock nuts, waiting on 12v power supply to arrive Monday then I’ll give it a try.

How does it work finding the satellites? Mine has to face the exact position at home.


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[MB]

Quite simply, I’ve waited two hours (2hrs) [emoji23]
If your dish doesn’t self rotate, we need to park half way up Big Red with a single deflated 5psi back right rear tyre to Orion [emoji736][emoji736]


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[MB]

& or pay for the Nautical variants?? $3.5k?


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[Stropp]

Gen 3 can be flat according to them, so I’ll go with that. Optimal is 30deg however it still gets good signal being flat.

[Stropp]

Have you set, up or do they come with a way in which you can connect with your phone, just like at home via wifi with an ssid etc etc etc etc?????

Phone links to the wifi from the router, just need to name the wifi and have a password, pretty easy I’m told but will find out next week when the power supply turns up.

[AB]

Phone links to the wifi from the router, just need to name the wifi and have a password, pretty easy I’m told but will find out next week when the power supply turns up.

It’s very cool though Stropp!


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[BigRAWesty]

20 days to go people!!!

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[Rossco]

14 for me [emoji51] . . .

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[PeeBee]

14 for me [emoji51] . . .

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This very annoying for me!!!

[Stropp]

15 for us 😊🚘⛺️

[Cuppa]

I bought the spacetek one as well, they are very responsive.

Mine arrived today. Be warned that the instructions say Do NOT connect to Router. Got me going for a moment until I realised they have not updated the instructions from the Gen 2 power supply.

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[Stropp]

Mine arrived today. Be warned that the instructions say Do NOT connect to Router. Got me going for a moment until I realised they have not updated the instructions from the Gen 2 power supply.

88087

Ah yes different output voltages 👌

[10G]

Mine arrived today. Be warned that the instructions say Do NOT connect to Router. Got me going for a moment until I realised they have not updated the instructions from the Gen 2 power supply.

88087

Not knowing anything about these, but I see it has a 56VDC output and the unit is called Router power supply, I'm guessing the router is built into the receiver (the square thing) and it broadcasts it's SSID from that.

If so, that's a nice compact setup.

[jay see]

Ticking a few things off.

Wheel rotation. [emoji3581]

After replacing tie rods and front end bushes a little while back a wheel alignment was due. Finally got around to doing it today.[emoji3581]

Was wanting to carry a second spare on the roof. While rotating the wheels I wanted to see how I would go. No chance. Someone suggested to carry just the tyre and get it fitted in town, I think I'll go that way.

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[10G]

Ticking a few things off.

Wheel rotation. [emoji3581]

After replacing tie rods and front end bushes a little while back a wheel alignment was due. Finally got around to doing it today.[emoji3581]

Was wanting to carry a second spare on the roof. While rotating the wheels I wanted to see how I would go. No chance. Someone suggested to carry just the tyre and get it fitted in town, I think I'll go that way.

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I carried a single spare when I did the Canning. But I did use a bluetooth tyre monitor and took plugs.

The tyre monitors worked flawlessly.

If you're running one of the many 10 ply tyres that are around now, they're pretty bloody tough regardless of brand.

[mudnut]

Wish I was going, but If I was heading out that far, I definitely would have a couple of inner tubes as well. I have seen a tyre with a three inch gash in the side wall that was fixed with an inner tube and a patch of inner tube rubber. The gash was tied together with those large cable ties.

[Plasnart]

Wish I was going, but If I was heading out that far, I definitely would have a couple of inner tubes as well. I have seen a tyre with a three inch gash in the side wall that was fixed with an inner tube and a patch of inner tube rubber. The gash was tied together with those large cable ties.

I once gashed and wrote off a Mickey Thompson MTZ coming out of the Ouyen BP servo. Was flat by the time I crossed the road. Couldn’t find what caused it either. On my way to an Anne Beadell/Connie Sue trip. So if it can happen in town (annoying but not dangerous) imagine what a stray mallee root out bush can do to a trip. I always took 2 spares on those trips. There are other guys with you to help get it up and down from the roof, team effort jay see .

[Stropp]

8810288103Starlink 12v power inverter arrived from spacetek today, plugged it in and it’s off and running, fill out some crap on the starlink app and it did an update and reboot, just waiting on date a bit closer to our trip and I’ll sign into the account to start it up fully.
Also drilled some holes and mounted to Jerry can holder with bolts instead of rivets, can’t believe they were riveted on with 3 small head rivets ��

[Cuppa]

Not knowing anything about these, but I see it has a 56VDC output and the unit is called Router power supply, I'm guessing the router is built into the receiver (the square thing) and it broadcasts it's SSID from that.

If so, that's a nice compact setup.

When you buy the Gen 3 Starlink they supply you with the router, the dish, & a 240v power supply. (ie. 240v to 56v). In a mobile situation an inverter supplies 240v from the 12v battery (ie. 12v to 240v to 56v) The 12v-56v power supply replaces the Starlink one. Main reason for doing is that my 3000w inverter/charger has close to 2.5 amps 'overhead' which adds up to a fair drain on the battery if spending long periods online. In addition one less voltage conversion should mean less 'conversion losses'.......... so overall saves on power consumption from the battery.

With Gen 3 the power supply plugs into the router only & the dish is then powered from the router.

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[Cuppa]

8810288103Starlink 12v power inverter arrived from spacetek today, plugged it in and it’s off and running, fill out some crap on the starlink app and it did an update and reboot, just waiting on date a bit closer to our trip and I’ll sign into the account to start it up fully.
Also drilled some holes and mounted to Jerry can holder with bolts instead of rivets, can’t believe they were riveted on with 3 small head rivets ��

So it sounds like it's possible to set it up & test it before you have to start paying the subscription? Did you buy the Starlink locally or direct from Starlink? I'm planning to buy locally (JB HiFi,Officeworks, Bunnings etc) as I can then install it without commencing the subscription until I'm ready, but I didn't know I'd be able to power it up & test it.

[MB]

I Fair Dinkum Friday Night promise Ya’ll that we will survive without internet if needed [emoji182][emoji3590]


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[MB]

Toilet Paper…. which ply? [emoji23][emoji3590]


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[Plasnart]

Toilet Paper…. which ply? [emoji23][emoji3590]


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I don’t smoke any more but I always carry a lighter with me during bush drops. Burn before you bury.

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[Stropp]

So it sounds like it's possible to set it up & test it before you have to start paying the subscription? Did you buy the Starlink locally or direct from Starlink? I'm planning to buy locally (JB HiFi,Officeworks, Bunnings etc) as I can then install it without commencing the subscription until I'm ready, but I didn't know I'd be able to power it up & test it.

Bought it from jb hifi mate, yes powered up and did updates however can’t do much else unless you create an account which I’ll do the day we leave or whatever their billing cycle is

[Stropp]

Toilet Paper…. which ply? [emoji23][emoji3590]


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10 ply just incase you get 💩 on finger 😉

[Stropp]

Ok who would be interested in a polo with an animated 4b and Simpson desert 10 yrs on printed on it

[Rossco]

As mentioned elsewhere a nissanpatrol.com.au hoodie with G60 would be epic. .[emoji106][emoji106]

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[AB]

Final prep meal, insanely yummy marinara in the Simpson!

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[BigRAWesty]

Myself and Nis would be in for a shirt / hoodie.
We have finished meal prep with 9 meals to go.
Also wired in 4 of the 7 led lights to the tub.
Not long to go now!!https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/54.jpg

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[jay see]

I know it was mentioned a little while back, but is anyone taking this route home. Is this what you were talking about AB ?
Don't wanna do it on our own and will these fuel stops have unleaded? My googling says yes.
We are thinking of staying at Broken Hill for a night before making our way back into Vic. https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/55.jpg

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[Rossco]

Nice one also just finished wiring up couple of LEDs in the back of the wagon to compliment new rear windows. Certainly won't be struggling to find things in the dark now lol. . . Dropping car off tomorrow at YV4WD for final check over then few odds and sods to finish then start packing[emoji106][emoji106]https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/56.jpg

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[Stropp]

Nice one also just finished wiring up couple of LEDs in the back of the wagon to compliment new rear windows. Certainly won't be struggling to find things in the dark now lol. . . Dropping car off tomorrow at YV4WD for final check over then few odds and sods to finish then start packing[emoji106][emoji106]https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/56.jpg

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Looks awesome rossco

[Stropp]

I know it was mentioned a little while back, but is anyone taking this route home. Is this what you were talking about AB ?
Don't wanna do it on our own and will these fuel stops have unleaded? My googling says yes.
We are thinking of staying at Broken Hill for a night before making our way back into Vic. https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/55.jpg

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That’s the way we all went last time but I’m heading back to the strezleki and down this time however AB, MB and Daz maybe heading that way.

[AB]

That’s the way we all went last time but I’m heading back to the strezleki and down this time however AB, MB and Daz maybe heading that way.

Yep that’s pretty much what we’re actually doing John so come with us.


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[BigRAWesty]

Shame you guys can't get to Farina. It's an experience for sure.
We can tie that into a Flinders week trio soon.

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[Rossco]

We'll be stopping a night there on the way back also stop off for bakery treat on the way up I dare say too. . .[emoji39]

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[MB]

Stropp y Poppy [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Checking in again a whisker late [emoji51] Is every truck in our convoy still planning on taking at least 1 x baged firewood between Dalhousie < > Birdsville 🪵 ? [emoji120][emoji120]


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[BigRAWesty]

Stropp y Poppy [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Checking in again a whisker late [emoji51] Is every truck in our convoy still planning on taking at least 1 x baged firewood between Dalhousie < > Birdsville 🪵 ? [emoji120][emoji120]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAbsolutely.
After the BRB what little is there would have been stripped and then some.

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[MB]

Anyone UP for some Yabbie’s on Cooper’s….IF we make it across [emoji51][emoji22]


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[BigRAWesty]

Anyone UP for some Yabbie’s on Cooper’s….IF we make it across [emoji51][emoji22]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAbsolutely. You throwing a net in?

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[Stropp]

Stropp y Poppy [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Checking in again a whisker late [emoji51] Is every truck in our convoy still planning on taking at least 1 x baged firewood between Dalhousie < > Birdsville 🪵 ? [emoji120][emoji120]


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Yes mate, that will give us plenty to use across and after as well heading to corner country

[TPC]

Anyone UP for some Yabbie’s on Cooper’s….IF we make it across [emoji51][emoji22]


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I tried to catch yabbies in the Cooper and all I caught was turtles.

[Cuppa]

I tried to catch yabbies in the Cooper and all I caught was turtles.

Were they tasty?

[TPC]

Were they tasty?

Was going to make Turtle neck soup but couldn't get them to poke their heads out.

[Rossco]

At least you don't need a bowl. . .

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[Stropp]

I tried to catch yabbies in the Cooper and all I caught was turtles.

Stinky bloody things too

[Winnie]

Victorian members - should we organise a half way meet up the night before we catch up with the rest of the crew at Pt. Augusta? I was thinking somewhere on the Murray river near Mildura.

[Stropp]

Woowee it’s getting closer folks, leaving tomorrow week from Perth, just about ready, transmission service next Tuesday then a final pack for departure 0800 Friday 😊

[MB]

Victorian members - should we organise a half way meet up the night before we catch up with the rest of the crew at Pt. Augusta? I was thinking somewhere on the Murray river near Mildura.

SMS sent to all known Mexicans for a free station camp near half way, ⛺️ [emoji97] [emoji476] [emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

Dalhousie demise wise, there should hopefully be pool noodles on the new dock [emoji23]
Environmentally crazy things allowed but your Wives, Girlfriends will fall in love with them rocking perpendicular to this in Hot Water[emoji182][emoji3590][emoji23]

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[TPC]

Pity no fires allowed at Dalhousie, gets bloody cold at night but can warm up in the water.

[Stropp]

Pity no fires allowed at Dalhousie, gets bloody cold at night but can warm up in the water.

Tony seems we can use heat beads in a fire pit according to the website so I suggest those with fire pits bring them and a bag of heat beads.
I have confirmed with sa parks heat beads in a fire pit is fine

88132

[AB]

Mb and I made up some bigger vinyl bags at work to fit the Oztents.

It’s so much better than the condom bags, a lot more room.https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/66.jpg


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[MB]

https://youtu.be/FIxMHCJ4I9Y?si=AKFT-AvaOJIIEmDJ


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[Rossco]

Mb and I made up some bigger vinyl bags at work to fit the Oztents.

It’s so much better than the condom bags, a lot more room.https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/66.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkBloody beautiful mate. Makes such a difference having stuff pack up without a struggle, nice and waterproof too[emoji106][emoji106]

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[BigRAWesty]

Make sure you all have a thermal break layer between ground and mattress.
Even a layer of foil back sisalation will work wonders, which is what I'm doing for weight and space.
If anyone wants a piece cut up please let me know what size and ill bring it along.
Roll width is 1350 so will work for a queen mattress well.
Can cut down for swags..

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[MB]

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https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/know-before-you-go/desert-parks-bulletin


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[AB]

Can’t wait guys!

It’s now real and possibly the last trip like this so don’t stress, it’ll be fine.

Let’s lap this puppy up and have a great time together.

I’m still doing last minute things now but will sort it out.


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[Rossco]

Last day of work today (Wohoo!!!) and GQ got some new lower control arm bushes today, time to start some packing tomorrow [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]. . . Little bit of rain coming but hopefully not too much to cause any closure issues anywhere[emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696]

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[MB]

What do you plan to take with you?

Your Wife Fuck-Stick [emoji109][emoji736]
She Honestly Deserves Better [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[Stropp]

Roll on Friday morning, headed east for the 10yr rerun ❤️❤️

[Cuppa]

OK so who is actually going, & has Stropp got his starlink sorted?

Best wishes for a magic trip to all.

[Stropp]

Cuppa current attendees
Stropp. 1
Bob n Di. 2
Kallen 4
AB. 2
MB. 2
Winnie. 4
Matt Harley. 3
Darren 3
John C. 2
Rossco. 2 n a bit
Tony TPC. 2

Starlink setup but not alive yet, will do that Thursday.

[AB]

Cuppa current attendees
Stropp. 1
Bob n Di. 2
Kallen 4
AB. 2
MB. 2
Winnie. 4
Matt Harley. 3
Darren 3
John C. 2
Rossco. 2 n a bit
Tony TPC. 2

Starlink setup but not alive yet, will do that Thursday.

Hey Stropp, so did we have some drop offs and 11 vehicles now?

I thought we had 13?


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[BigRAWesty]

Safe driving everyone. I know avo is already on the road. Catch you all very soon!!

[Stropp]

Hey Stropp, so did we have some drop offs and 11 vehicles now?

I thought we had 13?


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Yes mate , chock and his father john.

[MB]

Are they OK Stroppstar? [emoji120]


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[Stropp]

Are they OK Stroppstar? [emoji120]


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Yes mate , chocks car recently cost him 6.5k when he used a screwdriver to push some cables through the firewall grommet
And fried the computer, his dads wife didn’t want John to go so they both pulled out.

[Stropp]

0800 Friday morning departure from Perth for myself and Bob n Di

[AB]

0800 Friday morning departure from Perth for myself and Bob n Di

Good onya Stropp, travel safe mate, we’ll see you at PA with a beer at the pub.


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[Stropp]

Bloody hell, got a dose of the flue, in bed drugged up hopefully ok tomorrow 😞

[Plasnart]

Bloody hell, got a dose of the flue, in bed drugged up hopefully ok tomorrow 😞

Best wishes Stropp. Time to break out the miracle wivestale cures. Vicks vaporub on the soles of your feet and socks on overnight mate.

[AB]

Oh dear Stropp, rest up brother!!

I’ve suddenly found a demon electrical problem on my volt and water temp gauges.

My front right wheel bearings are noisy too.

This all just popped up today, long weekend coming up, thankfully it reared its head now.


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[Rossco]

No good AB very lucky reared it's head now certainly better than outback somewhere. . Best of luck Stroppy, all been crook over in this camp too, didn't even get over a cold then got another stupid thingy damitt. . . A little behind schedule was supposed to leave today but on track to leave tomorrow morning. . .

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[Winnie]

Yep we've been crook here too, seemed like we had finally shaken it but the kids have gotten sick again this week. Nothing serious and should be good as gold by the time we leave!
See you at Dalhousie mate!

[Rossco]

F yeah can't wait [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]. . Pretty much packed just the things to go on the roof in the morning then good to go, the GQ is FULL .
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[AB]

F yeah can't wait [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]. . Pretty much packed just the things to go on the roof in the morning then good to go, the GQ is FULL .
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Life in a Gq with kids now Rossco lol


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[Rossco]

Life in a Gq with kids now Rossco lol


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYep, and Nicole lol. . . Put the foot down and made Nicole & LF get nice new gear bags as usually bag gets packed to the brim, explodes first time it's opened then back seat is just an open closet. . Gear bag Nazi from now on. . .[emoji38]

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[jay see]

Yep, and Nicole lol. . . Put the foot down and made Nicole & LF get nice new gear bags as usually bag gets packed to the brim, explodes first time it's opened then back seat is just an open closet. . Gear bag Nazi from now on. . .[emoji38]

Sent from my SM-S711B using TapatalkI've gone the other way
No kids and this is the longest trip I've done with wife in tow, all the others have been 2-3 days. I think they all pack the same way..

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[AB]

Very very lucky!

The wheel bearing was destroyed....Not sure how that happened :)

[Winnie]

Yep we do not have enough spare room to be messy in the car!

[PeeBee]

Very very lucky!

The wheel bearing was destroyed....Not sure how that happened :)

Did you replace both sides or just the one?

[AB]

Did you replace both sides or just the one?

Just the one so far but I have a spare set.

Time is ticking damn it.


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[MB]

I've gone the other way
No kids and this is the longest trip I've done with wife in tow, all the others have been 2-3 days. I think they all pack the same way..

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Rock ON Johnstar [emoji106][emoji106][emoji23]
Next Minute, you two have finally found the togetherness perfect Campsite AC (After Children)[emoji2512][emoji23]

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[MB]

That's not nice, but I see why you would be mad at me because my account looks suspicious. It's been years since I didn't post a thing, but the fact is, like I said in another comment, I had some problems in my life and took a break from the internet. I just hope you could accept me into the community. I just want to help and be helped, that's all. I love cars just as much as you guys

HG Brother, please do make the Honest Effort of an Introduction in the correct area, please don’t shag on in here F-Stick [emoji51]


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[MB]

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[jack]

Travel safe, enjoy and look after each other. Been jealousy following this thread.

[mudski]

Travel safe, enjoy and look after each other. Been jealousy following this thread.

That makes two of us...

[Plasnart]

That makes two of us...

Number 3 here! Wishing everyone a fantastic and safe trip.

[AB]

Well, the old girl is packed, fully serviced, fixed every known bug and ready to rock n roll.

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[BigRAWesty]

Well, the old girl is packed, fully serviced, fixed every known bug and ready to rock n roll.

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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkShoit getting serious now!!

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[Rossco]

First leg of the trip a success and stayed at Nicole's mums at Laharum last night.

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/74.jpg. .

Found a good camp tonight, was gojng to camp at Chalks Camp at Mt Crawford but pissing down with rain so found a much better camp up the road at Lyndoch. . .

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Coopers Pale on tap does life get any better?? [emoji39][emoji39][emoji39]

Anyways of to bed bloody knackered then off to Wilpena Pund tomorrow looks like the weather is on the improve [emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji106]

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[Plasnart]

First leg of the trip a success and stayed at Nicole's mums at Laharum last night.

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/74.jpg. .

Found a good camp tonight, was gojng to camp at Chalks Camp at Mt Crawford but pissing down with rain so found a much better camp up the road at Lyndoch. . .

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Coopers Pale on tap does life get any better?? [emoji39][emoji39][emoji39]

Anyways of to bed bloody knackered then off to Wilpena Pund tomorrow looks like the weather is on the improve [emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji106]

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Great beer, and THAT parmy! SPECTACULAR!!

[Winnie]

Glad it's going well so far, shame about the rain though. Coopers on tap certainly makes up for it though!

[AB]

First leg of the trip a success and stayed at Nicole's mums at Laharum last night.

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/74.jpg. .

Found a good camp tonight, was gojng to camp at Chalks Camp at Mt Crawford but pissing down with rain so found a much better camp up the road at Lyndoch. . .

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Coopers Pale on tap does life get any better?? [emoji39][emoji39][emoji39]

Anyways of to bed bloody knackered then off to Wilpena Pund tomorrow looks like the weather is on the improve [emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji106]

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That parma is bigger then Archie lol


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[MB]

Final packing day here in the frosty Hills still, just double checking how many rear wheelie bags wanted Team?🛞 [emoji161] Stropp MudRunnerTD ?
See ya’ll in Port Augusta [emoji106][emoji106]


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[BigRAWesty]

Well things got bad overnight gents. Fingers crossed no more rain falls today!!https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/77.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/78.jpg

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[Rossco]

Yeah not surprised there was a bit of rain but looks like not much more so fingers crossed al we can do. . .

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[Cremulator]

Have a fantastic trip everyone. I am watching this thread with envy!
I'm looking forward to seeing the photos and updates of your epic adventures [emoji106]

[MB]

“Come what may” Larry the Lunatic Lobster whispered tonight [emoji3081][emoji51] He’s been overseeing Hillian packing efforts and borrowed a hundred or so metres of Dyneema from a Legendary Bee [emoji219] just in case salt pans get atop of us all, hopefully not [emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]

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[PeeBee]

“Come what may” Larry the Lunatic Lobster whispered tonight [emoji3081][emoji51] He’s been overseeing Hillian packing efforts and borrowed a hundred or so metres of Dyneema from a Legendary Bee [emoji219] just in case salt pans get atop of us all, hopefully not [emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]

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Safe travels Mark, are you only taking half the rope? Did you pack the studs and wheel nuts? What you packed enough socks and undies?

[PeeBee]

Well things got bad overnight gents. Fingers crossed no more rain falls today!!https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/77.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/78.jpg

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This is so frustrating I am sure. I hope the sun start shining and water stops flowing for you guys, long time in the making, and a celebration of a great group. Wish I was coming , really do, just wasnt going to happen, and looks like my month on July planned in Melb is now a return to site to cover for a guy who has gone AWOL. Wife aint gunna be happy, again! Travel safe you lot, hope to not see you on the news.

[AB]

BRB looking interesting folks…

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[PeeBee]

What an organisers nightmare, so much effort and lots of expectations and plans hanging. Hope the sun comes out for this and everyone gets what they hoped fo. I would think the Birdsville track will be cactus by the time this is all over and done.

[MB]

Safe travels Mark, are you only taking half the rope? Did you pack the studs and wheel nuts? What you packed enough socks and undies?

Thanks Heaps Again Philstar [emoji120][emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]
It’s crazy how quickly we can hit GVM [emoji51]
1 x pair of jocks and same for socks for me Brother, 100m of extra Dyneema is more important BOM now IMHO [emoji23]


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[Rossco]

Looks like the Oodnadatta Track is open now which is good as that's our planned route. Few more days here in Flinders then keep on travelling north. . Also looks like rain is downgraded a little for the end of week but still a little way off, keeping those fingers crossed. [emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696]https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/81.jpg

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[MB]

Weather wise out there BOM Team. Wind[emoji100] without rain, does magic for drying Terra Firma [emoji736][emoji182][emoji3590]


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[MB]

“Trust Me” I am NOT a Meteorologist [emoji23]


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[MB]

Ponderosa (ANZ’s) is finally ready for Young Bucks house sitting Adventures again [emoji51]
Shire council has been up my busy/lazy arse for months now on our regions Sambar/Reds eradication [emoji1786] [emoji3052][emoji106][emoji106] AB our freezers will hopefully be full upon return [emoji182][emoji182]


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[BigRAWesty]

Ponderosa (ANZ’s) is finally ready for Young Bucks house sitting Adventures again [emoji51]
Shire council has been up my busy/lazy arse for months now on our regions Sambar/Reds eradication [emoji1786] [emoji3052][emoji106][emoji106] AB our freezers will hopefully be full upon return [emoji182][emoji182]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkBring some with!!
Been a long while since I've had deer..

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[Hodge]

Have a wonderful and safe trip you lot!

[Rossco]

Cheers mate, see how she all goes plans likely could change little bit of rain coming Oodnadatta side but moreso Birdsville side so potentially Simmo could be closed. . .

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Currently camped up at Wilpena Pound, lashed out on another room as crook as a dog LF still bit crook too. . . Hopefully onwards and upwards soon[emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji106][emoji106]

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[Winnie]

The forecast has been changing so much lately, all we can do is cross our fingers and hope for the best.
Our car is 99% packed and we are ready to roll early tomorrow morning.

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[AB]

Shame…:(


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[TPC]

Crossing was closed at Birdsville end last year and Oodnadatta track was closed, we went to Mt Dare via Kulgra, then did Madigan to the Colson, then south to French, then to Dalhousie.

[BrazilianY60]

Travel safe everyone!

[Winnies-missus]

And we are on the road Wentworth here we come.

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[Maxhead]

Well this trip came up quickly!
Have a great trip everyone, travel safe.
…and remember, no pics it didn’t happen…lol

And yes I am jealous too


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[mudski]

Safe travels guys. Stay safe and have fun. Looking forward to the big photo bomb.

[AB]

Not looking good out there at Big Red...Oh dear!


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[Rossco]

Can't believe they got the go ahead TBH the place is going to be absolutely trashed let alone a nightmare for patrons. . Must have some serious leverage, all comes down to $$$ I guess . . .

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[jay see]

Can't believe they got the go ahead TBH the place is going to be absolutely trashed let alone a nightmare for patrons. . Must have she serous leverage, all comes down to $$$ I guess . . .

Sent from my SM-S711B using TapatalkWas thinking the exact same thing.

With 1000s of people going there's money to be made. Don't worry about the conditions that there are in.

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[PeeBee]

Roads have started to close as far north as Mt Isa, making its way towards the mine 300klm south and road access is now closed. The weather is quite unseasonal in QLD outback as well.

[jay see]

Safe travels guys. Stay safe and have fun. Looking forward to the big photo bomb.You just get your ass onto gear.
October isn't that far away..

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[mudski]

You just get your ass onto gear.
October isn't that far away..

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For what? The Patrol is parked up and not going anywhere at the moment.

[Rossco]

So please don't judge us guys but still haven't rolled out the canvas just yet, camped up at Leigh Creek in a donga for a couple of nights Finally starting to beat this dreaded man cold and little fella is too, plus Nicole needs to finish a bit of computer work which should be done tomorrow. .

Sun has come out today which is very welcome, will be lovely tomorrow then rain coming in a few days thinking might have to do a mild dash up the Oodnadatta and hopefully it doesn't close on us anywhere[emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696]. .

Pretty short drive today through Brachina Gorge was lovely . . .
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Mad dog. . Marko 2.0 . .

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[jay see]

For what? The Patrol is parked up and not going anywhere at the moment.A little weekender somewhere.

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[TPC]

Just setup and tested Starlink, over double the speed of my home NBN.

[BrazilianY60]

Pretty short drive today through Brachina Gorge was lovely . . .
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Beautiful framing on that picture! Nice Patrol with a gorgeous background! Just made it my computer wallpaper!
Good that your boy shares the wheel with you over these long drives! LOL. Always remember that little hand going to the keys when you park... Leave it in neutral.

[BigRAWesty]

So please don't judge us guys but still haven't rolled out the canvas just yet, camped up at Leigh Creek in a donga for a couple of nights Finally starting to beat this dreaded man cold and little fella is too, plus Nicole needs to finish a bit of computer work which should be done tomorrow. .

Sun has come out today which is very welcome, will be lovely tomorrow then rain coming in a few days thinking might have to do a mild dash up the Oodnadatta and hopefully it doesn't close on us anywhere[emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696]. .

Pretty short drive today through Brachina Gorge was lovely . . .
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Mad dog. . Marko 2.0 . .

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Unless your coming back down to the Flinders with us after the crossing, make sure you detour into Farina. It's a great spot and a brillant ghost town that's being restored. And make sure you get something from the underground bakery!!
Also there ANZAC memorial is next level at sunrise!!

[AB]

Daddy and lachy just about to leave the hills.

My anxiety is through the roof lol


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[Rossco]

Beautiful framing on that picture! Nice Patrol with a gorgeous background! Just made it my computer wallpaper!
Good that your boy shares the wheel with you over these long drives! LOL. Always remember that little hand going to the keys when you park... Leave it in neutral.Ah thanks mate, yep lucky Patrols have a good handbrake, wouldn't be leaving any cruiser in neutral lol. . .

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[Rossco]

Made it to William Creek after staying a couple of nights at Leigh Creek. Finally feeling a bit better yesterday but gone backwards again with this bloody lergy coming back today damitt. . Staying in a cabin again and will head out to Coober Pedy tomorrow as if we leave it any longer might be isolated here with roads closed. . Few mls forecast tomorrow see how we go. . .

Stopped at Farina for a bakery treat, apart from that pretty much hightailed up here.

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[AB]

We finally just made it to Port Augusta.

My water pump died a couple of hours ago and thank god MB had one spare.

Off to buy another one first thing in the morning and then to Coober Pedy.


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[mudski]

Made it to William Creek after staying a couple of nights at Leigh Creek. Finally feeling a bit better yesterday but gone backwards again with this bloody lergy coming back today damitt. . Staying in a cabin again and will head out to Coober Pedy tomorrow as if we leave it any longer might be isolated here with roads closed. . Few mls forecast tomorrow see how we go. . .

Stopped at Farina for a bakery treat, apart from that pretty much hightailed up here.

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Do you guys have an Au Pair with you? :biggrin:Second photo I've seen where, all of you are in the shot.

[mudski]

Whats the plans from Coober Pedy? Where to next?

[Brissieboy]

Travellers may be in for some fun in the desert with yet more rain forecast this weekend - at least at the Qld end.

[Rossco]

Do you guys have an Au Pair with you? [emoji3]Second photo I've seen where, all of you are in the shot.

Haha just friendly fellow tourists offering to help, hanging a little fella helps lol. .


Whats the plans from Coober Pedy? Where to next?

Plan was to go into Dalhausie Springs then across the Simmo but highly doubt we will cross the Simpson and may have to wait and see to get into Dalhausie as about 10ml predicted tomorrow which will close roads damitt. . Anyhow wait and see we were going to head straight into Dalhausie today but due to weather will head out to Coober very soon. . . See you guys later today fellas [emoji4]

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[Rossco]

Made it to Coober Pedy, pretty slick for about 50k the rest pretty good. . Just waiting in line at the car wash. .
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[PeeBee]

I must admit I wonder why you would bother on the basis the roads are going to be like this for the next 500klm!! Anyway, another baby step forward, fingers crossed the rain stops, the wind picks up and sun comes out to dry things out. It will be interesting how many people have been stranded or decided not to move from Dalhousie or other jump off spots.

[AB]

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[jay see]

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[Cuppa]

What is Plan B in case the rain stops play?

[Winnie]

What is Plan B in case the rain stops play?We came up with a Plan B this morning as Plan A is out of the question.
We are leaving Coober Pedy early tomorrow morning to head to Curtin Springs for 2 nights. We will day trip into Uluru and do some exploring around there.
From there we will go through Finke and Mt Dare for an overnight stop at Dalhousie, then do the crossing in 3 days rather than the planned 4.

Were losing a day at Dalhousie and a day in the desert but gaining a lot too.

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[Cuppa]

Thanks Winnie, wish you & your fellow adventurers well.

[PeeBee]

Looks like the weather is going to finally clear for you, best of luck guys

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[BrazilianY60]

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GQ wagon - AB
GQ ute - MB
62 - Mudrunner
Ranger - Westys
Silver SUV ?
Black double-cab ?
Chopped GU ?
Spanking new 62 - TP
Looks like a Ford ?
Looks like a black GU ?

[Winnie]

GQ wagon - AB
GQ ute - MB
62 - Mudrunner
Ranger - Westys
Silver SUV ?
Black double-cab ?
Chopped GU ?
Spanking new 62 - TP
Looks like a Ford ?
Looks like a black GU ?

GQ wagon - AB
GQ ute - MB
62 - Mudrunner
White Ranger - Westy
MUX - Winnie
BT50 - Stropp
200 series - Bob and Di
New 62 - TPC
Blue ranger - Matty
Blue GU - Jay Cee

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You certainly got the 45 deg parking angle correct, LOL.
Is this big rock formation what you call the Big Red? It suits the name...

[Cremulator]

You certainly got the 45 deg parking angle correct, LOL.
Is this big rock formation what you call the Big Red? It suits the name...That is Uluru BrazilianY60 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uluru
I still haven't been there personally, but I would love to visit one day.

[jack]

You certainly got the 45 deg parking angle correct, LOL.
Is this big rock formation what you call the Big Red? It suits the name...

I was thinking the same about the parking, pretty much how the locals park around here. Even have a Facebook group dedicated to them.

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[Rossco]

Well we made it, not without a few dramas but off to the pub for a feed now[emoji106][emoji106]https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/07/29.jpg

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[AB]

Birdsville has had a generator failure and the entire town is out.

We are one pissed off community right now.


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[Winnie]

This is the worst night of my life.

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[Cremulator]

Oh dear, sounds bad. I hope everyone makes it through the night [emoji1696]
Updates in the morning please. [emoji106]

[PeeBee]

Oh dear, sounds bad. I hope everyone makes it through the night [emoji1696]
Updates in the morning please. [emoji106]

I guess its all relative, Ukraine, Tibet, New Caledonia, Middle East, New Guinea, Boganville, Chile, may have a different perspective. Glad the weather cleared up for the trip though.

[Cremulator]

Yep, my comment was a little tongue in cheek, but you are spot on PeeBee [emoji106][emoji16]

[Rossco]

After diverting to Uluru to let the tracks dry out made it to Dalhausie coming in through Finke & Mt Dare from the north. . .

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[PeeBee]

I am guessing thats Big red as the last one, deceiving how 'small it looks' until you start climbing I guess. Have they got power back onto the town yet or have you all moved on? Spectacular sky and country Rossco.

[Winnie]

Yeah power came back at 11pm but the pub had locked up by then. Was disappointing as we were all in the mood but I suppose our heads and bank accounts are grateful. One more night here at Birdsville then a majority of the group are heading down the Birdsville track to Mungerannie tomorrow.

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[TPC]

I had lunch and a beer at Mungeranie today

[Cuppa]

I wanna know what has happened to Stropp's Starlink? Not a dicky bird! Pleased to see you've made it out to Dalhousie Springs & across to Birdsville. I didn't think you would be able to. Thanks Rossco for the pics.

[Winnie]

We left Birdsville at 10am this morning after a delicious bakery breakfast. We are camped at Mungerannie tonight and aiming for Farina tomorrow for more yummy bakery treats.

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Had the best beef cheeks ever in Mungeranie tonight, sorry Stropp AB

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Just for you Cuppa https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/07/47.jpg

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Cuppa and a durrie. Those were the days!

[jay see]

Bit of a photo bomb.
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[Cuppa]

Cuppa and a durrie. Those were the days!

Indeed! :smileyvault-cute-bi

I have the same pic somewhere. There is a small shelter/free camp at Cuppa Creek (not that we could find the actual creek) where I left my mark back in 2009. I suspect a funny durrie may have been involved at the time.

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[BigRAWesty]

Well we are home.
Wow what a trip!!! We knew we were risking it with the weather and it didn't work for us.
We started at Port Agusta as our main meet point and were meet by a few extras. Great feed at the pub!
After 2 wet nights in coober pedy we made tracks for Uluru..
Jumped into Curtin Springs for 2 nights and a single day at the rock.
The westbrooks tackled the 7.4km return 'Valley of the Winds" hike and geeze the kids slept well that night.
The deviation though allowed the tracks to dry out and we got the green light to go.
Made headway back south to mount dare via Finke.
Wow I have never seen corrugations like these!!!
So bad it rattled my overflow pipe off the radiator.
Granted the factory clip and not been installed correctly but it's been like that for 75000km and finally let go.

Topped up at Mount dare at $3/L !!!!
Then onto Dalhousie Springs.
First night was a great night for the mossies!!! Daym. Nothing kept them away and my legs were pin boards!!
But Wow the Springs!! Will be back for sure.

After a few refreshing swims it was time to depart and tackle the main event.
The French Line!!!

Wow. Simply wow. It was wet. But stunningly green!
It was like driving through flower fields or along paddocks of canola!
The sand was mostly firm which allowed for easy traversing of the dunes.. we most of us anyway but I'll let that member tell his story.

The flats were a fun challenge working our way through some interesting puddles, but mostly following the previous lines.

The days were long doing it in 3 days and when big red finally come into view it was a sense of relief that we were nearly there.
The climb was fun and nailed in the first go.

Birdsville Pub was the rest for the wearing and unfortunately our first night was cut short when the 2 generators that supply the town shut down, and the pub had to close...
Second night was a bit of a disappointment with the meals, but the venue, group and atmosphere stayed high.

We were hopeful that south West qld would have dried more but that was OT the case so we abandoned the strez and shot south on the Birdsville Track.
It was wet!!! Nearly every dip and creek was running and the cars got filthy!

Mungeranie was our first stop south and what a great little pub. Price was ok and meals a bit hit and miss but over a great little stop in the middle of nowhere.

Next night and the last was Farina. Unfortunately we rolled into the bakery too late but we absolutely made up for it in the morning filling up on delicious goods before the 500km home.

The ranger held up well.
It did everything we wanted, and the only time we needed to redo a dune was went momentum wasn't quite there.
17.3lph across the desert due to how firm it was.
Plenty of power there for Big Red.

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[Plasnart]

Nice report Kallen. Where was that pub photo taken with the great man Piercey in it? I haven’t heard him mentioned or in any other photos for this trip??

[Stropp]

I wanna know what has happened to Stropp's Starlink? Not a dicky bird! Pleased to see you've made it out to Dalhousie Springs & across to Birdsville. I didn't think you would be able to. Thanks Rossco for the pics.

Hey cuppa, starlink was flawless, used by at least half the group to post pictures and messages 👌💯

[Stropp]

Nice report Kallen. Where was that pub photo taken with the great man Piercey in it? I haven’t heard him mentioned or in any other photos for this trip??

Plassy, picture with piercey was at port Augusta, he drove up to meetup prior to leaving but didn’t make the trip with us.

[BigRAWesty]

Plassy, picture with piercey was at port Augusta, he drove up to meetup prior to leaving but didn’t make the trip with us.Avo also come across for dinner.

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[pearcey]

G`Day Folks.
Pearcey had thought about doing the run with you guys ,gals and kids but things just didn`t turnout time wise for me. Any way Avo rang and wanted to meet up, so I dragged the van to the Gutta and had a great meet with a great bunch of folks.
After, Avo and I were going to head to Fowlers Bay to dong some big fish on the head but alas that didn`t work out either.
Avo did a rush home and I headed down Yorkes to try my luck fishing. LUCK I must have kicked a China-man as I did catch a few but all throw backs.
Thanks for the reports and the paintings of your great trip folks. So glad you all survived and made some great memories.
Next time maybe,Hey.

[Cuppa]

Hey cuppa, starlink was flawless, used by at least half the group to post pictures and messages ����

Very pleased to hear that Stropp, mine is installed, just waiting for one extra cable in the mail to complete it, although probably wont fire it up until shortly before we head off again. I know someone who recently did the lower half of the Canning with a new Starlink set up, & it crapped out fairly early in the trip (router died - although I'm not certain whether it was a Starlink router or aftermarket). If the same had happened to yours I would have been concerned.

[Winnie]

We arrived home an hour or so ago. Very tired family and no matter where you've been it's always great to get home.

92 hours behind the wheel and just shy of 6000km, I'm very happy with the little silver wagon even though all the beeps and alarms give me the shits! https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/07/115.jpg

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[AB]

Home sweet home now.

Thanks everyone for a great trip!

We all worked together as a family and it was another perfect trip!

I was very happy with the old Gq, just a broken water pump on day two then it was mostly flawless for the entire trip.

Big clean up this weekend, oh and I finally got up the hard track on big red lol

Great memories stored now everyone!

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[AB]

Full unpack and clean, very uninspiring 8 degree day in rain and winds in Melbourne doing this :(

Not bad for a 34 year old car. Water pump died on the second day but mostly flawless after that.

Used about 2mm of oil on the dipstick after 5500km

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[MB]

Great Folks, Great Country [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Thanks ALL for the Adventure [emoji736][emoji106][emoji106]
A quick icrapple 6 picture dump here, will post up macro beautiful pics of the deserts wild flowers off the Misso’s camera during the week to the Flora & Fauna thread here [emoji259] [emoji248]

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