Meetup in the Middle 2014 **NEW POLL**

[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

[MudRunnerTD]

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

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.

[the evil twin]

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.

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?

[MudRunnerTD]

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?

bachelor lyf!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Bumping for me to do something with.

[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!!

[MudRunnerTD]

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

[Sir 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

[MudRunnerTD]

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

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!

[MudRunnerTD]

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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!!

[AB]

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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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