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  • Flinders Ranges: Do I need a second spare?

    Planning to visit the Flinders Ranges after Easter. Not too sure what the tracks are like, currently using Cooper AT3's which have been faultless on previous trips (Cape York, High Country and the Simpson Desert) would I need to carry a second spare?

    Cheers

    Jim
    2004,GXL V6 Auto. ARB bullbar,IPF 900 spotlights, Milford cargo barrier, GME TX3400UHF, Coupler Tec, Cooper AT3's, Safari Snorkel, Dual batteries, King Springs and Bilsteins.

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    If you have one I would take it, especially if you are going onto some of the tougher stuff eg. Willow Creek. That said I have done it twice without trouble But always carry the 2nd spare so I wont need it! Keep pressurs below about 28 and speed below 80 on most of the dirt roads and you should be fine. In most of the Flinders you are really not too far from help.

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    • #3
      If you stick to the main gorge tracks eg Parachilna, Brachina, Moralana, Bunyeroo you will be fine. These are graded regularly. The road from Wilpena to Blinman is now sealed. bTW... Blinman Pub is closed, owners put it into liquidation, as well as the Hawker Hotel that they managed. Only pubs are at Quorn, Wilpena (resort), Parachilna, Leigh Creek (re-opened) and Arkaroola if you're going that far.

      Copley to Arkaroola ok but if you go Blinman, chambers Gorge To Arkaroola then 2nd spare is good insurance. Only place you can get tyres fixed between Hawker & Leigh Creek is at Angorichina Village in the Parachilna Gorge. This is also the only place for fuel between Wilpena & Leigh Creek. (Nothing at Parachilna or Blinman).

      as above, I run my Toyo AT2's LT 265 65 R17's at 26-28 psi and 80 kph max on dirt. Be careful early morning and after 4pm, wildlife everywhere.
      2012 Crystal Pearl Prado Altitude 150 Diesel Auto. Toyota mats and rear rubber mat. Toyo Open Country AT2's 265 65 R17 LT. OEM nudge bar. dual battery set up with Optima D34, rear power points front and rear Anderson plugs. Lightforce LED combi light bar. Kingsley side steps. Outback Ideas recovery points. Dr Air Pro 150 ltr air compressor. ARB 60 ltr fridge. GME 3550s UHF radio. Hema HX1.

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      • #4
        Forgot to add, mobile phones only work at Hawker, Wilpena, Parachilna, Leigh creek. Nothing at Blinman, nothing in between and best if you are with Telstra.
        2012 Crystal Pearl Prado Altitude 150 Diesel Auto. Toyota mats and rear rubber mat. Toyo Open Country AT2's 265 65 R17 LT. OEM nudge bar. dual battery set up with Optima D34, rear power points front and rear Anderson plugs. Lightforce LED combi light bar. Kingsley side steps. Outback Ideas recovery points. Dr Air Pro 150 ltr air compressor. ARB 60 ltr fridge. GME 3550s UHF radio. Hema HX1.

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        • #5
          Good info Pirate Pete.

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          • #6
            I take mine even when I am just going away for a few days, country tyre places are a lot dearer than around home.
            I got stung at Grafton once for $50 more than at home so in the back she goes !

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            • #7
              Been to Arkaroola plenty of times, and often see a shredded tyre on the back of a 4wd.

              We carry 2 spares and never had one fail (yet)
              2008 D4D M6 GXL [MT ATZ-P3][Whitey's Ironman 45710FE/45682FE+KTFR101H/Dob487][extended Roadsafe links][Polyairs][DBA T3/T2][amts diffdrop & recovery points][Tin175's stone guards][Bushskins BashPlate][ARB Sahara][IPF 900s][Snorkel][WindCheetah][MaxTrax][IC-440][Parrot Asteroid][ARB Fridge][Lifestyle 2nd Row Fridge Mount][ARB Compressor][Thumper][SandGrabbers][Cargo Barrier][Tigerz Awning][MCC Rear Bar]

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              • #8
                Thanks everyone for the advice. Two spares ready to go.

                cheers

                Jim
                2004,GXL V6 Auto. ARB bullbar,IPF 900 spotlights, Milford cargo barrier, GME TX3400UHF, Coupler Tec, Cooper AT3's, Safari Snorkel, Dual batteries, King Springs and Bilsteins.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Piratepete View Post
                  . Only place you can get tyres fixed between Hawker & Leigh Creek is at Angorichina Village in the Parachilna Gorge. This is also the only place for fuel between Wilpena & Leigh Creek. (Nothing at Parachilna or Blinman).
                  No fuel at Blinman these days? I remember filling up there once and being amazed at the price - first place i'd ever seen petrol for 50 cents a litre...

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