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I didn't come close to getting stuck on the Simpson......I had a winch on board, doubt I would be digging a spare in. On the French line you wouldn't have to wait long before some come along
If its Ben wet than you only have to worry about the lakes/salt pans
I spent today with the boys from MAXTRAX doing some track work for the Dirty Weekends South East QLD book. It was wet slippery red mud. I pair would be fine for sand work......we needed two sets in the mud today.
I think someone needs to buy a bigger shovel. :o :wasntme:Quote:
Originally Posted by Judo
take about 30 seconds to 1/2 fill a sand bag,Quote:
Originally Posted by Judo
6 x 1/2 full sandbags = 2x sets maxtraxx , meybe 5 mins prep work
I'll keep the $500 + for something I'm going to use more than a decoration on a roof rack.
My roof rack does look pretty with bright coloured sand ladders strapped on. :p
We certainly tend to carry a lot of 'essential' equipment that all adds weight but is seldon if ever needed. This is the reason I like equipment that has multiple uses.
For instance, the lids on my storage boxes/drawers are hinged at the cente and simply sit on top of the boxes. Lids for 99% of the time, but if you need a wind shield around your stove, fold the lid at 90 deg and stand on edge beside stove.
Likewise my fire grate consists of a 450mm x 900mm piece of 50 x 75mm mesh, reinforced around the edges with a piece of 10mm rod and nuts welded in the corners into which bolts are screwed for legs - 99.9% of time it's a fire grate but if bogged in sand or mud, position it under the wheel without traction and bingo, you've got a sand ladder.
Now the next step, which I've been thinking about for some time but haven't got around to doing yet is to make a roof rack, the deck of which would consist of three or preferably four alloy or plastic 'egg crate' sections running the length of the rack. Once again 99.9% of the time it would be a roof rack but partly dismantled and you have two long sand ladders or bridging sections to smooth out that ditch, rocky section, fallen tree, washed out river bank etc etc.
Just a few thoughts that might spark a few ideas.
Hahahaha
Friend purchased a D2 V8 brand new in 2000.
Drove it across the Simpson with his 2 kids a week later..
Dead stock...
People worry too much!
All you need is a swag, fridge, and a radio :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie
Some tunes help too :p
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I spent today with the boys from MAXTRAX doing some track work for the Dirty Weekends South East QLD book. It was wet slippery red mud. I pair would be fine for sand work......we needed two sets in the mud today.[/QUOTE]
So, there is an update coming, do you know when it will be out? The only criticism I have with my old book is without a GPS, I have to rely on speedo resets, & kms counted. Obviously, in places like the Glasshouse Mts. Old tracks have changed, & new ones emerged. Have to say, it does make it interesting. Bob
French line is a great track did this many times as a kid (no winches) with my dad and 5 other 4bs great experience as a kid
Hmm now feeling old that was 15 yrs ago and in a GQ
As said above many times, Winch not req, KEEP THE WEIGHT down, a serious look at what you are carrying is far more important.
A suzuki Sierra (with adequate fuel and water) will make it across without issue if driven sensibly and by that I mean tyre pressures and no thrashing - find another way around- I can not believe the 'stuff' people take.
I have an aquaintance with a LC200V8 diesel about to tackle this trip.
He has added a LRA longrange tank, ARB steel dual spare carrier/ Bumper, ARB steel bar and winch, 3 batteries, water tank etc etc and I mentioned to him his vehicle should visit Jenny Craig before attempting to take on soft sand dunes etc and he looked at me blankly....:(
JC