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Birdsville races anyone interested in a pp easy crossing ( for the family ) of the Simpson to Birdsvile racers then down the bore track to Cameron's Corner.
Open to suggestions of what people might want to do and exactly what route .
Take it easy on the Simpson maybe day out in the desert doing nothing ?
The races are on Friday 6th -Saturday7 September 2013 which doesn't match up with any school holidays kids will love it would be worth missing some school but for those people who haven't seen birdsville when the races are on its a blast .
There seemed to be maybe some interested parties at the GTG. Would be great if we could get some sort of pp crossing trip .
Day 1, Tuesday 27th of Aug - for the Victorians Meet at Ballan BP at 8am – Loxton, SA 606 km, Meet Andrew (AJ120)
Day 2 Wednesday 28th Aug - Loxton - Leigh Creek 606 km
Day 3 Thursday 29th Aug - Leigh Creek –Coward Springs 325km Swim at the springs
Day 4 30th Aug – Coward Springs to Mount Dare 489km Subject to road conditions and travel times
(If not going to make Mount Dare Subject to group will stay at Oodndatta??)
Day 5 31st Aug – Mount Dare to Simpson
Day 6 to 10 1st - 5th Sep Simpson desert ( Dalhousie springs . Ruins . Lone gum tree . Day off in the desert . Some different tracks)
Day 11 and 12 6th-7th Sep Birdsville races
Day 13 8th Sep- Birdsville to Innamincka via Cordillo Downs
Day 14 9th Sep- Innamincka to Cameron Corner (Via Bore Track if not closed) old Strzelecki.
Day 15 10th Sep- Cameron Corner to Mutawintji Nat Park
Day 16 to 17 11th and 12th Sep Broken Hill (free time Silverton, mine tour)
Finish trip ……..
Victorian’s will go home Via Lake Menindee, Poocarie and onto mildura
This is open to all travelers as well and will finish at Mildura
Anyone coming from the eastern states could meet anywhere on route to mount Dare
Of course, the usual trip disclaimer applies:
PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER BELOW; IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO AGREE TO THE TERMS SET OUT THEREIN THEN PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND. THIS INCLUDES PRADOPOINT MEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES & FRIENDS!
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...claimer-Notice
Confirmed
Blkd4d wife, daughter 4
Challenger . Anders dad, uncle
Exniss and son 12
Talk2tiny. Dad
#############. Geoff
Johnnydrama . Son 7
PradoGXL08
Landcruiser Stuarts dad.
100 series.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Taken off 2012 GTG
The Simpson could be very cut up especially with the traffic going to the races so .
Those people taking trailers you need to be self recoverable . Have own winch , maxtrax , be confident enough with reversing down sand dunes willing to drive your car hard if you had to , be fit enough to dig yourself out .
Even cars without trailers could get stuck but should be a simple recovery , quick reverse then try again .
In the minimum vehicle requirements we have set you will see that we have specified “suitable” recovery points.
ARB bullbar loops when used in conjunction with a bridle are considered suitable for most recoveries including snatching and winching, high tensile bolts with a minimum grade of 8.8 should be used on these as well.
Towbars are considered suitable for most recoveries including snatching and winching, The use of a recovery hitch is needed for winching, and is also advisable for snatching. If using the hitch pin to attach the snatch strap this must be a minimum of grade 10.9 metric or grade 8 imperial. The towball MUST NOT be used for recoveries under any circumstance.
Rated recovery hooks (10,000lb) securely attached to the vehicle chassis or on solid mounting points that are securely attached to the chassis using minimum grade 8.8 bolts or grade 5 if using imperial bolts; are considered suitable for most recoveries including snatching and winching, especially when used in conjunction with a bridal.
These requirements are NON-NEGOTIABLE!
SHOULD HAVE
Snatch strap .
Bridle .
Lt tyres . If you don't still ok .
Suspenion lift . ???? You can do it without but be prepared to touch.
Fire extinguisher .
First aid kit.
Shovel.
Sand flag.
UHF 16 on the highway if its clear , 10 Simpson Desert.
Open to suggestions of what people might want to do and exactly what route .
Take it easy on the Simpson maybe day out in the desert doing nothing ?
The races are on Friday 6th -Saturday7 September 2013 which doesn't match up with any school holidays kids will love it would be worth missing some school but for those people who haven't seen birdsville when the races are on its a blast .
There seemed to be maybe some interested parties at the GTG. Would be great if we could get some sort of pp crossing trip .
Day 1, Tuesday 27th of Aug - for the Victorians Meet at Ballan BP at 8am – Loxton, SA 606 km, Meet Andrew (AJ120)
Day 2 Wednesday 28th Aug - Loxton - Leigh Creek 606 km
Day 3 Thursday 29th Aug - Leigh Creek –Coward Springs 325km Swim at the springs
Day 4 30th Aug – Coward Springs to Mount Dare 489km Subject to road conditions and travel times
(If not going to make Mount Dare Subject to group will stay at Oodndatta??)
Day 5 31st Aug – Mount Dare to Simpson
Day 6 to 10 1st - 5th Sep Simpson desert ( Dalhousie springs . Ruins . Lone gum tree . Day off in the desert . Some different tracks)
Day 11 and 12 6th-7th Sep Birdsville races
Day 13 8th Sep- Birdsville to Innamincka via Cordillo Downs
Day 14 9th Sep- Innamincka to Cameron Corner (Via Bore Track if not closed) old Strzelecki.
Day 15 10th Sep- Cameron Corner to Mutawintji Nat Park
Day 16 to 17 11th and 12th Sep Broken Hill (free time Silverton, mine tour)
Finish trip ……..
Victorian’s will go home Via Lake Menindee, Poocarie and onto mildura
This is open to all travelers as well and will finish at Mildura
Anyone coming from the eastern states could meet anywhere on route to mount Dare
Of course, the usual trip disclaimer applies:
PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER BELOW; IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO AGREE TO THE TERMS SET OUT THEREIN THEN PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND. THIS INCLUDES PRADOPOINT MEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES & FRIENDS!
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...claimer-Notice
Confirmed
Blkd4d wife, daughter 4
Challenger . Anders dad, uncle
Exniss and son 12
Talk2tiny. Dad
#############. Geoff
Johnnydrama . Son 7
PradoGXL08
Landcruiser Stuarts dad.
100 series.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Taken off 2012 GTG
The Simpson could be very cut up especially with the traffic going to the races so .
Those people taking trailers you need to be self recoverable . Have own winch , maxtrax , be confident enough with reversing down sand dunes willing to drive your car hard if you had to , be fit enough to dig yourself out .
Even cars without trailers could get stuck but should be a simple recovery , quick reverse then try again .
In the minimum vehicle requirements we have set you will see that we have specified “suitable” recovery points.
ARB bullbar loops when used in conjunction with a bridle are considered suitable for most recoveries including snatching and winching, high tensile bolts with a minimum grade of 8.8 should be used on these as well.
Towbars are considered suitable for most recoveries including snatching and winching, The use of a recovery hitch is needed for winching, and is also advisable for snatching. If using the hitch pin to attach the snatch strap this must be a minimum of grade 10.9 metric or grade 8 imperial. The towball MUST NOT be used for recoveries under any circumstance.
Rated recovery hooks (10,000lb) securely attached to the vehicle chassis or on solid mounting points that are securely attached to the chassis using minimum grade 8.8 bolts or grade 5 if using imperial bolts; are considered suitable for most recoveries including snatching and winching, especially when used in conjunction with a bridal.
These requirements are NON-NEGOTIABLE!
SHOULD HAVE
Snatch strap .
Bridle .
Lt tyres . If you don't still ok .
Suspenion lift . ???? You can do it without but be prepared to touch.
Fire extinguisher .
First aid kit.
Shovel.
Sand flag.
UHF 16 on the highway if its clear , 10 Simpson Desert.
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