Before you head off go over all the drive member bolts, prop shaft bolts, take some circlip pliers with you and some silicon sealant. I also used a service removable Loctite on all the drive member bolts.
All of these (drive member and prop shaft bolts) on our FFR were loose.
The drive members and plastic axle covers can flick a bit of oil about, but a bit of silicone will sort them out.
I would also grab a couple of new inner tubes to take with you, as they can chafe through and by the time you pull up the tube will be a throw away job. Plus all the gear to change and mend flats. We run the recommended Army tyre pressures and find that it reduces the chance of chaffing/flats.
Fuel capacity is 60-65 litres and fuel economy varies on how high you have the wick turned up, about 24 mpg at 100-110kph and 30mpg at 80kph. Wind and terrain have an influence too. Melbourne to Darwin is a long run in a Perentie, especially in summer, not at all for the vehicle, but for the cabin crew, so you might want to plan a rest day or two.
The Perenties themselves are as close to bullet proof as you will ever get.
Good luck.
Cheers, Mick.
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