Meetup in the Middle 2014 **NEW POLL**

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

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Originally Posted by Winnie

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

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kats hubby steve

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Originally Posted by roofy

kats hubby steve

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

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Originally Posted by roofy

kats hubby steve

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

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Originally Posted by winnie

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

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

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Originally Posted by Stropp

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.

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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.

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Originally Posted by the evil twin

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.

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

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Originally Posted by the evil twin

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

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

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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.

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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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.

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

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.

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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?

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Originally Posted by taslucas

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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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/


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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...013/10/168.jpg


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Originally Posted by Winnie

bachelor lyf!

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

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Originally Posted by Winnie

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.

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

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.

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Originally Posted by threedogs

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

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

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.

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Originally Posted by 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/De...ench_Line.aspx

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

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/..._crossing.aspx

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

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.

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

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.

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Originally Posted by the evil twin

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.

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Originally Posted by 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

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

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.

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

Bumping for me to do something with.

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!!

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

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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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!

Bumping to new page

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Originally Posted by 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!!

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

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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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Not too late to jump on this fellas.

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.

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

Rossco is coming yeah?

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Originally Posted by Winnie

Rossco is coming yeah?

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Yep 100%


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

Going to have to use simmo trip money!!!


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Originally Posted by AB

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!

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Originally Posted by ab

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

Piss off you two...lol




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

how many days till your back lol

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Originally Posted by winnies-missus

how many days till your back lol

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thats not important might just keep on keeping on lol

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Originally Posted by roofy

thats not important might just keep on keeping on lol

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Na I need my man back at some stage

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Originally Posted by winnies-missus

na i need my man back at some stage

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

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

Ok u guys can have him

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Originally Posted by Winnies-missus

Ok u guys can have him

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Nah, we don't want him either:)

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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Originally Posted by roofy

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

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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