Meetup in the Middle 2014 **NEW POLL**

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Originally Posted by DX grunt

Which way you headed over east? You headed straight to the meeting point?

Rossco

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Rossco, yes straight over but may do the great central road on the way back, just checking what options I have, doggie is trying to head over as well so will be chatting with him too will keep you informed.

This is going to be an amazing trip!!! What an incredible bunch!

Can I get a sat point of the start point. Trying to work out the k's but maps can't find a route... :rolleyes:

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

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Originally Posted by westy's accessories

can i get a sat point of the start point. Trying to work out the k's but maps can't find a route... :rolleyes:

Kallen westbrook
owner of
westy's accessories

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hi kallen try a hema map the simpson desert has all gps co-ords in it

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Originally Posted by healy

if i get my 6x4 lifted leaf spring with some bigger tyres will that be suitable to bring? I i ow its awhile away and can't really predict how long each days drive will be but what's the plan on hitting a camp each day as i'm just trying to work out a good accommodation set up for 4 each night our tent now is to big for a trip like this

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hi heals were not takeing our camper juast our tent and tarps,have a look at a turbo tent or oz tent thats simular
would suit your needs

Can also look at the Dune or Oztrail touring tents. We have dune Kimberly 9+ with centre or side pole kit and is great. Usually have it set up and mats etc inside ready to go in around 15 mins unless we feeling lazy


I have a 4 man awning tent on lay by at the moment which will help for quick stop overs or constantly on the go trips

Never underestimate the power of the Tap.

Take the campers and trailers..
Plenty of tough gq's to carry them home attending the trip :p

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

Seriously thinking now of leaving the Camper at home and travelling light in the OzTent. I have the peaked sides and the rear and side awning on the car and am thinking of doing the East West crossing first with the QLD boys and the extra fuel for dragging the camper both ways will be Huge!

There are also a couple of alternative ways for me to get to Dalhousie from the South East up through the Desert too and No Camper will be a Blessing i think?

The wife is OK with the OZ Tent. Not a bad setup. That Tent that Cuppa has for sale though! Damn that thing is Huge! and packs flat and would go on top of the spare tyre on the roof with ease!

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Originally Posted by mudrunnertd

seriously thinking now of leaving the camper at home and travelling light in the oztent. I have the peaked sides and the rear and side awning on the car and am thinking of doing the east west crossing first with the qld boys and the extra fuel for dragging the camper both ways will be huge!

There are also a couple of alternative ways for me to get to dalhousie from the south east up through the desert too and no camper will be a blessing i think?

The wife is ok with the oz tent. Not a bad setup. That tent that cuppa has for sale though! Damn that thing is huge! And packs flat and would go on top of the spare tyre on the roof with ease!

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hi darren you know my sercumstances ,the reason for leaving my camper at home is the fuel we dont know what the market will be in 12months time and the cost could be double what it is at present,the biggest cost for this trip will be fuel the lighter the better is my thoughts

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Originally Posted by roofy

hi darren you know my sercumstances ,the reason for leaving my camper at home is the fuel we dont know what the market will be in 12months time and the cost could be double what it is at present,the biggest cost for this trip will be fuel the lighter the better is my thoughts

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yeah i agree, towing my camper would see probably an extra $400 to $600 worth of fuel at least, if not more given the price of fuel in the outback. At the end of the day the camper is just a Bed and somewhere to carry a heap of stuff you can do without on a trip like this.

I have all the cooking gear i need to go remote and just need to sort out another option for carrying water as i had removed one of the back seats for the Madigan Line last year and that will not be an option this time.