but when you think about itQuote:
Originally Posted by roofy
theres the border track to be done theres robe thats coming up
the littledesert all need flags
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but when you think about itQuote:
Originally Posted by roofy
theres the border track to be done theres robe thats coming up
the littledesert all need flags
Is that the Black Widow one at about $110? My boss has one and said I could borrow it but I want to make something on the cheap... lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by roofy
no its a mines one i know what your saying im always looking for a way around thingsQuote:
Originally Posted by winnie
but fishing rods plastic pipes there brittle with this one drill a hole 5minutes its on
get the boss,s one now thats cheap lol
i have one from opposite lock which is extendable with a flouro flag attached, it is a twist lock setup and very solid.
I am so so so so so so so jealous of you guys, so wish I was going.
Farkkk, then why not?Quote:
Originally Posted by Apollofish
Regards,
Paul
I might check out the deals at the Expo for a Sand Flag if the poles from AB dont work. You can get them off ebay for $120 so i reckon we can do a deal at the expo better than that??
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Originally Posted by Apollofish
You've got 26 days! ;) Plenty of time! ET has not even started building his Camper yet !! Plenty of time!
Then there is Roofy! He's bloody Packed and ready to go!!
I haven't really unpacks since Dargo =) hahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Why can't we hook them on to the roof rack??Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
think about itQuote:
Originally Posted by ab
you bet mate cant wait but if the doc says know we might be a doc short lolQuote:
Originally Posted by mudrunnertd
See how you go with that Darren. Might do a good deal if a few of us are interested!Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Not forward of vehicle as you go over dunes...Quote:
Originally Posted by roofy
That's what I'm thinking too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
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One of my safety flags is "Mine Spec" and is attached to the tray head board behind the Cabin like 1,000,000 or more other complliant vehicles in Aus.
The other is a fibreglass whip purely for wank factor and attaches to the bull bar at 3.8 metres or head board if I want it over 5 metres high.
well after finding heaps of things wrong with the patrol its finally ready for the trip, FAAARK it cost a small fortune but its all set now to go and nothing should go wrong, i think the previous owners (dept fisheries) did a lot more damage than i thought they would have, apparently all the bolts are seized in due to salt water ingestion. looks like when i get back i will have to give it another clean down and another liberal coating of rust converter and fish oil.
It will be very nicely and conveniently sand blasted fully underneath when you return! Perfect time for Fish Oil!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
So has it been decided which route we are taking across the Simpson.
I'm keen to do rig rd, waa line, k1 line and French line etc
What's everybody's thoughts
I am laid up a couple of weeks now and will spend a bit of time with the map I reckon. Keen for some side tracks for sure. I think we can maybe have a bit of a chat about it at Daulhousie too but a suggested route will work.Quote:
Originally Posted by GU CAMPER
The tracks could be getting quite busy so a diversion route could be much better for us.
Just thinking would be good to know if going to take the extra side tracks etc. so people can work out fuel needs before getting to Dalhousie.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
As I guess we would need a lot more fuel than just the French line. Which I think is the most talked about fuel consumption needs. Correct me if I'm wrong
Grabbed this quote from a few pages back.
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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Yep would be good for everyone to consider a little extra for sure, most have twin tanks and a decent capacity but maybe an extra jerry each could give us a little flexibility.Quote:
Originally Posted by GU CAMPER
Hey how is your car man? Last time I saw it it was on a tow truck
Just had a quick look at my desert maps.
It says 507km from mount dare to birdsville via French line and qaa line. Ie the most direct route
Will have a look at other routes and see how far it is
Just confirming that cooked veges are ok?
Planning on cooking up and freezing some lasagne and stir fry's and freezing?
Another ignorant AB question as well...
I'm assuming no one is bringing their own wood? What's the plan with wood, are we just chipping in for servo bags somewhere up there or???
I reckon every car should buy a bag of servo wood and put it on the roof. If every car had a bag we should have a great fire every night. Wood in the desert will be scarce.
Can we take wood up from vic?Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
I know it's added weight but...
Servo wood is crap and expensive
As prev asked...
Where are we meeting/camping, Dalhousie or 3 O'clock
Dalhousie will be busy as buggery... are we going to try and scam spots there or go to 3 O'clock?
Well, I've got about 90% of my truck build sorted so I'll hopefully start on my Camper tomorra...
Hey ET, whats the distance between the two?Quote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
AB, I have cooked up most of our dinners and frozen them as we have a freezer on board as well as our fridge so should be all good.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
We have collected a heap of wooden pallets that no one wants so will break them up, stick them in a bag and bring with us.
less than 10 minutes by vehicle apparently.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
I haven't a clue how many sites there are at Dalhousie as I haven't been to either but Internet trolling, which can be unreliable, indicates
Dalhousie
Limited sites and full by mid afternoon
Sites become avail after mid morning as people depart and before others arrive
Camping is within short walk to springs
Limited Shade (if any)
Dunnies
Shower (says cold but I think they mean cold bore water which is warm)
3 Oclock Creek (is considered the Dalhousie overflow area when no sites left at Dalhousie)
No Dunnies
No Shower
Lots of Shade
Has a Shelter or something similar
Informal sites IE you can group up or spread out
Drinking water tank
Some regulars camp here first night and grab best avail site at Dalhousie next day
Other regulars stay here 'cause it's better camping and commute to the Spring as req'd
I'm happy with either option... just thinking it might be tough to get all of us in at Dalhousie
Depends if people are happy to wing it for a night at 3 O'clock if they get in later in the day and Dalhousie is full (or some just stay there and we can meet wherever for drinkies and lies till we bugger off)
Courtesy of the link below
Dalhousie Springs Campground – The campsite at Dalhousie Springs is a large very dusty area. There are different size bays suitable for single, a couple of campers or groups. Many of the sites have fire pits but you must bring your own wood in. There is a toilet block with toilets and cold showers. There is also parking for day visitors, short walk to the hot springs.
13kms up the Mt Dare road from Dalhousie. From a camping point of view better than Dalhousie but of course it doesn’t have the springs or toilets. But lots of tress and rocky ground so not as dusty but would be quieter and you can camp down by the river. Drinking water available.
Link to piccies http://letsgotravelaustralia.com/tag/sa/
I haven't been there since its all been segregated off but by the sounds of it and the event in birdsville we may have buckleys of fitting us all in there.
I guess if we can wing a spot to house us all whoever turns up first then great but looks like we may have to venture down to 3 o'clock.
I reckon Darren, Winnie, Rossco and I will be there early as we are leaving on Thursday and no doubt we will soldier on for an easy Sunday arrival.
I camped at Dalhousie for a night July 2010 and it was packed.
We arrived late arvo and all the spots were taken so we blocked off part of the track between the sites with our cars and put our swags in-between, was not ideal.
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Originally Posted by the evil twin
Hi ET
The meetup was called for Dalhousie so that is where we should meet at this stage mate. There is a slim possibility that a random member may turn up as there is still a little interest in other threads.
Also to be honest I have No Idea where 3oclock is bud ;) we are actually heading up a couple of days earlier than the victorian School Holidays so may actually beat some of the crowd. Keen to sit in the hot springs for a bit too
Oh yeah imagine us chilling in the hot spring with a cold beer... Can't wait!!!
The above post I wrote a couple of hours ago and forgot to post it. Lol.
Dalhousie is actually quite large. Lots of coralled areas and a few will be there possibly a da early even and will grab an appropriate sized corale. We should be fine. It not then down the road we go lol.
I'll be in somewhere between Friday and Sunday depending on... depending on... uuuummmm... so many different things I can't think of them all.
I'm roughly planning on
Mon night - Niagra Dam
Tue night - Giles (morning tour and look around)
Wed/Thu/ maybe Fri - Yulara
maybe Fri/Sat nite - Dalhousie