Meetup in the Middle 2014 **NEW POLL**

[AB]

I am still pretty sure I am taking mine... 3 weeks away for us so why not... Ab I know you were thinking about taking one when the trip was first talked about... What are your thoughts now?
Scotty

Really not sure mate, I'm considering leaving it at birdsville and coming back for it later on. It just makes everything hard on the dunes and shiploads of wear and tear on the old camper.

[rottodiver]

The making it harder on the dunes is what is making the decision a little harder for me... Certainly is a tricky decision!,,,
Scotty

[Winnie]

Really not sure mate, I'm considering leaving it at birdsville and coming back for it later on. It just makes everything hard on the dunes and shiploads of wear and tear on the old camper.

Good idea. Saw a 4wd action DVD where they took campers through the desert and struggled big time. It would not bother me to have to go slower to assist people with campers but I just wanna do it as slowly as possible. Can't stop talking about this trip to my mates.. Think they're sick of hearing about it? I don't care!

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah Rotto I'm keen to avoid as many campers as we can mate. Given your coming from the West I appreciate you will be a long time on the road.

I am planning a double crossing of the Simpson. East - West - East. I will meet guys from QLD in Birsdville and likely leave my Camper trailer at the caravan park there. Head out over the Simpson East to West (the more difficult direction) and Meetup at the Meeting Point at Dalhousie for the National Meetup Group up. Refuel in Mt Dare, then head out from West to East back to Birdsville in the big group.

I will pick up my camper in Birsdville then head South with the camper and do a Week in the a flinders Ranges I think. A few of the guys have indicated they might do the same.

I have a Full HD OFFROAD Camper Trailer and it will handle the desert, its just undue stress on the Trailer, the Car and Desert and the Group.

If your camper is any less than a rated Full Offroad Camper leave it at home, any less just wont cut it out there. Converted 6x4s are scattered all over the desert with broken springs and broken drawer bars . It's vicious on the gear. Leave it at home if you can mate or leave it at Mt Dare and return there and pic it up on the way back, its not that far on tHe road

My thoughts only mate

[rottodiver]

I hear what you are saying..... Mine is a heavy duty off road camper... Not Chinese crap and is sensational off road, never to this day have I had to be helped by anyone else and being in Wa it has seen a lot of beach and sand dunes, although I have always towed it with the 4500 and now will be towing with the 3 lt diesel( both diffs locked) so I am sure it is more than capable...... I will be evaluating closer to the date and deciding then, might even meet at Dalhousie and then make our own way across so as to not upset the group... Will wait and see..... Also remembering the ideal return trip to wa is going from perth to laverton to ayers rock and then to mt dare and then across the desert and then from birdsville will be the birdsville track and across the nullabor ... Along way back up to mt dare to get the trailer
Scotty

[Winnie]

Okay Vic guys. What dates should I take for leave? I have been told at work I have too much leave banked up and need to take some. Thinking minimum 4 weeks maximum 6 weeks for the trip. Reckon a week to get to dalhousie alone taking my time, a week for the crossing and a week to get home? I need ideas of things to take that time further!

[MudRunnerTD]

I hear what you are saying..... Mine is a heavy duty off road camper... Not Chinese crap and is sensational off road, never to this day have I had to be helped by anyone else and being in Wa it has seen a lot of beach and sand dunes, although I have always towed it with the 4500 and now will be towing with the 3 lt diesel( both diffs locked) so I am sure it is more than capable...... I will be evaluating closer to the date and deciding then, might even meet at Dalhousie and then make our own way across so as to not upset the group... Will wait and see..... Also remembering the ideal return trip to wa is going from perth to laverton to ayers rock and then to mt dare and then across the desert and then from birdsville will be the birdsville track and across the nullabor ... Along way back up to mt dare to get the trailer
Scotty

Hey Scotty,

Dont be to concerned mate, it sounds like your camper is up to the task and you have seen a heap of Sand therefore have some idea of what is coming mate. Just trying to make sure everyone keeps it real.

There will be no need to travel alone. we will go as a group and fully support all members for this crossing, this is a Group crossing and will be a great trip. I hate being rushed and i cant stand The traveller that starts his car and is ready to go before the rest of the group is near awake mate! Drives me Nuts.

THis will be a great Trip and there is a great bunch going. We will roll into Birdsville as one and have a Beer in the Pub (Tastes good i tell ya )

Your CRD ZD30 will eat it up mate. Look forward to meeting you.

Cheers Darren

[MudRunnerTD]

Okay Vic guys. What dates should I take for leave? I have been told at work I have too much leave banked up and need to take some. Thinking minimum 4 weeks maximum 6 weeks for the trip. Reckon a week to get to dalhousie alone taking my time, a week for the crossing and a week to get home? I need ideas of things to take that time further!

I will probably take a week (7 days) to get to Dalhousie via the Desert mate. 4 to 5 days back including Birdsville then at least a week in the Flinders is my plan. I will be taking at least 3 weeks and will see a fair bit in that time i think. From there you could spend another week doing the Border Track or head north and up into the Mcdonald ranges for a few days. Palm Valley is amazing, Kings Canyon and if your lucky down into Boggy Hole. f your keen then id be thinking 5 weeks an you will have a ball doing all that mate.

[Winnie]

My only problem is I'm driving solo. I was talking to Kriso and he said in his 3 month trip he missed so much. I know I am young and only 20 years old and I am so lucky to be seeing the thing I take my car to see but I would like to not be alone

[MudRunnerTD]

My only problem is I'm driving solo. I was talking to Kriso and he said in his 3 month trip he missed so much. I know I am young and only 20 years old and I am so lucky to be seeing the thing I take my car to see but I would like to not be alone

Your very welcome to come to the Flinders with us mate, will be amazing. fortunately for you Young Zach reckons your OK