Originally Posted by
Mutley
Hi All,
Well I've made the decision to take the D1 across the paddock at Xmas time. Planning to leave here 19/12 and get there around 24/12.. maybe earlier depending on how well I sleep etc.
A mate of mine who is an Oversize Pilot has suggested I can do it in 3 days - Mel to Ceduna in 1 day (with a 1-2hr sleep stop along the way), Ceduna to Norsemann the 2nd day (only drive during day, never go across the plains at night) and then the remaining 746kms to Joondalup on the 3rd day. I guess that will depend on how hot it is when I go over there - hence I've given myself a couple of days buffer.
I've had the low water sensor all fitted up, got two spare tyres, UHF & VHF trunk radio all in, spare set of hoses in the back plus will have all the usuals, lots of water, 20L spare of diesel etc etc).
Can anyone suggest anything I should not leave home without or have some suggestions for the trip?
Cheers,
-adam.
If your plan is to do it in 3 days and you have a couple of days buffer, why rush and spoil the journey, it's doable comfortabley in 5 days.
Just a thought.
Baz.
Cheers Baz.
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