Confirmed Meet-up In the Middle - New Poll

[GU CAMPER]

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

[MudRunnerTD]

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.

The tracks could be getting quite busy so a diversion route could be much better for us.

[GU CAMPER]

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. 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.
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

[MudRunnerTD]

Grabbed this quote from a few pages back.

Giving the fuel usage some thought guys, we may decide to detour along a couple of the side tracks if the traffic is heavy and we want to mix it up a little. THere are a couple of Land Marks worth viewing. The link above indicates that Daulhousie to Birdsville is 438kms and as Dr Gary indicates the distance to Mt Dare should also be considered.

Mt Dare are recommending carrying 150lt of fuel and usage will be between 120 and 140lt for a diesel assuming a good safety margin. Plenty of folks quoting 95lt used though!. I will probably carry at least a jerry can on the roof which will then give me a total of 195lts which should be heaps.

http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/...nsumption.aspx

Having a bit of a read around and most folks are averaging less than 19lt/100 and we all should do it easily. Taking a little extra each should allow us to do some diversions given we are in no hurry.

Looking forward to it.

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.
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

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.

Hey how is your car man? Last time I saw it it was on a tow truck

[GU CAMPER]

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

[AB]

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???

[MudRunnerTD]

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.

[AB]

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?

I know it's added weight but...

Servo wood is crap and expensive

[the evil twin]

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?

[the evil twin]

Well, I've got about 90% of my truck build sorted so I'll hopefully start on my Camper tomorra...