Desert to the Track 2013

[talk2tiny Moderated member Find all posts View Profile Close talk2tiny]

I'm madly trying to finish getting organised and finding myself running out of time. Got the lights 'installed' though (as long as super glue and race tape counts as installation). Seems to work pretty well though.



Also installed a hat saver on the back of the drawers but no photos till day time as the torch broke (need a new torch now too).


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[allenz-1203 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close allenz-1203]

first time response for a GTG

I shall be at the races getting there via a different preplanned route along strezlecki and walkers crossing etc. But I look forward to seeing yu there. We had planned to leave at the same time as when you are and continuing down past Cordillo downs etc. Anyway I am a white 120vx with ACT plates foxwing 5 inch PVC tube carrier on Rhino platform and oztent on top or in camp probably along the river. We will be arriving around Tuesday for a bit of checking out the area. PM me if you are interested and I will try and save some camp space. We leave end of week

Regards

Michael Allen

[weasal4x4 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close weasal4x4]

Top & bottom hoses - cheers to Mick!

I knew they'd come in handy to someone one day. After they cross the Simpson they would have done alot of travel around central australia.

Cheers, Mick

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I knew they'd come in handy to someone one day. After they cross the Simpson they would have done alot of travel around central australia.

Cheers, Mick

I can see they have been around they are full of dust inside. Will give them a wash out.
Cheers dude! Catch you soon.

[weasal4x4 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close weasal4x4]

I can see they have been around they are full of dust inside. Will give them a wash out.Cheers dude! Catch you soon.

They were in a plastic tub the whole time whilst travelling......Anyway, enjoy the trip!

[PradoGXL08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close PradoGXL08]

Hi Everyone,

Finally got my vehicle back on the Road tonight after its major service and New Injectors and lines installed.
Also, Flushed and bleed new brake fluid, pedal feel much better (There was a help of air in the system)
Headlight Covers fitted, new Timing belt, idle pully and Tensioner, check valve clearances - All Ok + replaced all other replaceable parts - filters etc...

Now to pack vehicle, check HF Radio and other comms.

Pickup Frozen and Vac Sealed Meat on Wednesday + the Sat Phone.

We will be leaving as planned on Monday morning for Tailem Bend.
Tuesday - Peterborough
Wednesday - Leigh Creek.

I will monitor Ch 40, 18, 16 & 10 for PP Traffic.

Don't Forget to Pre-Vote Everyone!!!

See you all on the Track and Travel Safely!!

Stuart

[PradoGXL08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close PradoGXL08]

Hi Everyone,

Could all those who are attending this trip, please PM or email me ASAP!!

I have the Sat. Phone Number which I would like to issue for Emergency Purposes.

As this phone Belongs to the Jackaroo 4WD Club of Victoria, to which I am a Member, I don't want to disclose it on a Public Forum.


FYI, The Sat. Phone will be turn on Each Night from approx 4pm until 8pm, when we are out of Mobile phone Range.

Calls made to the Sat. Phone are the Senders Responsibility.

Calls Made From the Sat. Phone will be Charged at $3.00/min.

Stuart

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

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
Shan.
#############. Geoff
Fourbyphil . Son 7
Johnnydrama . Son 7
PradoGXL08
Landcruiser Stuarts dad.
At the moment 2 other cars ? Maybe




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.

How about an update?
Slack!
What UHF channel are we using?
Who's actually going?

My vehicle is back together, seems to be all good.
Finished working in it.
Now for some shopping & loading, and of corse get all the things I've forgotten as I think of them.

[blkd4d Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close blkd4d]

How about an update?
Slack!
What UHF channel are we using?
Who's actually going?

My vehicle is back together, seems to be all good.
Finished working in it.
Now for some shopping & loading, and of corse get all the things I've forgotten as I think of them.

Update done that should be it who's going .

[johnnydrama Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close johnnydrama]

PM sent - I'm still in with my 7Yo Son


Swagging in our 120 Diesel


Service done, (injector clearance + oil pickup checked). Transmission cooler on. Roofrack + awning On. I've got a second spare. All systems are go!


I need to be back in Adelaide by Tuesday Evening on the 10th so will likely head off on the Sunday morning.


I'm planning on heading to Wilpena on the tuesday before meeting everyone at Leigh Creek on the Wednesday.


So much to do= So excited !

[fourbyphil Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fourbyphil]

Well I would have been busy packing if i Was still coming Have a great time everyone!
Cheers
Phil

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

Can you be the hash brown bacon and egg roll cook

17 people? unless you've got 2 hrs so I can pump out that many rolls....... I will try to do a hash brown session one morning
Lets see how much room I have you never know there might be limited numbers of b & e rolls.

[talk2tiny Moderated member Find all posts View Profile Close talk2tiny]

Hi Everyone,

Could all those who are attending this trip, please PM or email me ASAP!!

I have the Sat. Phone Number which I would like to issue for Emergency Purposes.

As this phone Belongs to the Jackaroo 4WD Club of Victoria, to which I am a Member, I don't want to disclose it on a Public Forum.


FYI, The Sat. Phone will be turn on Each Night from approx 4pm until 8pm, when we are out of Mobile phone Range.

Calls made to the Sat. Phone are the Senders Responsibility.

Calls Made From the Sat. Phone will be Charged at $3.00/min.

Stuart

Sorry Stuart, I've already left and I can't figure out how to PM from tapatalk. I'll grab it off you when we see you and text it back home then. Thanks for organising a phone too. I don't intend to use it but its comforting to know its there in an emergency.


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[talk2tiny Moderated member Find all posts View Profile Close talk2tiny]

Hey Anders, we're at the big 4 in Hay. No sign of your dad but we came in after dark. I'll have a wander around in the morning and see if I can see him. Is he towing a trailer?

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Nearly ready