Thread: Essential Kit

Long range fuel tanks. Water tanks. Two spare tyres. Steel bull bar (ARB )
Spares: Radiator hoses(fit new ones and keep old ones as spare if in good condition.)
Fan belts.
Spare filters.
Spare shocks and bushes.
Snatch strap, tow rope, rated shackles.
Tarp for covering radiator grill. and lieing on.
UHF radio, Sat phone, emergency beacon.
Hat with corks(must have)
Blue Cattle dog.
Hemi Maps.
Tools.

in addition to that ^^ lot


tubes for the wheels
air compressor
chains
rope
food
puncture kit
hi lift jack
exhaust bag jack
tyrepliers
First aid kit

more water (at least 5l per person per day)

I did the simpson desert 2 years ago and had the following setup, each to there own but I think it was a good balance, I did the desert in three days and this is what I had on board leaving birdsville

- well serviced rig
- six brand new tyres on rims
- 2 tubes
- puncture repair kit
- uhf radio
- sat phone
- spare parts kits for a local repairer (clutch master kit was handy)
- engine oil and diff oil and brake fluid
- tool bag
- long rang fuel tank 120L (only used approx 80L)
- two jerries diesel
- one water jerry
- 72L water tank
- food for 12 days
- beer
- hi lift jack
- bull dar
- roof rack
- awaning off the side of the roof rack (real handy)if I had the $$$ a hanibal self supporting awaning wouild be the go... No poles or ropes
- long handled shovel
- compressor
- self recovery??? No winch or hand winch on boardN travelling by myself I probably should have had either one, I have twin diff locks not used bit would be handy on some situations

PM camellandy he brought his 110 over from the UK

Lots of Water Lots of fuel, Sat Phone, EPIRB and GPS..
We lose tourists all the time up the Northwest..even Bear Grylls (Man vs Wild) had to drink his own pizz here and that was in the wet season

beer fridge

Hi Folks, thank for your input.

My 110 is pretty well set up for Europe long trips. It is equipped with 2 spares,full underbody protection, front and rear Warn winches, larger intercooler, Engel fidge and normally carry a reasonably comprehensive spares kit. Must admit here I am a mechanical numpity BUT the 110 is well maintained and serviced by a competent 4 x 4 garage.


Anyway a few questions.

Please assume the longest trail in Aus

How much fuel to carry

How much water for 2 people

Exhaust bag jack?

What is EPRIB?

UHF Radio and sat phone. Buy or rent and if so who from? Web addresses useful

Why a tarp for covering radiator

What is the best GPS system to use?

I am sure I will have lots more questions to ask. Hope they do not appear to trival, but I believe in using other peoples experience


Regards


Leeds

It depends where you are talking about in Australia, and the suggestions above are pretty good. Major points are:-

1. Distances between towns are far greater than anywhere in Europe - range is essential, and particularly in sand the fuel consumption will be a lot higher than you expect.

2. In many places, particularly in summer your survival time without water is less than 24hours. This is not a joke! Broken down or bogged travellers have and do die. It is absolutely essential to carry plenty of water.

3. It gets a lot hotter and is more consistently hot than
anywhere in Europe. While not essential, good working airconditioning makes life more comfortable.

4. In many parts of Australia, even on the bitumen (and even IN the national capital), kangaroos are a serious hazard, and a strong bullbar is a very good idea.

5. Any mechanical problems may find you a couple of thousand kilometres from the nearest dealer, and nearly as far from anyone who is prepared to lay a spanner on a Landrover, so you need to ensure that your vehicle is in top condition, and you have the tools and parts to deal with any likely problems, as mentioned by others. Be as self sufficient as possible, any breakdown is likely to be a long way from help, and it may be a long time before anyone comes past.

6. In most of the country your mobile phone won't work. The alternatives are either a satellite phone (or HF radio), or have a detailed plan and timetable you leave with someone trustworthy to raise the alarm when you disappear - and stick to it. In either case a locator beacon is a good idea.

7. Carrying adequate water is essential. Carrying food is also a good idea, although most people these days could go a few weeks without food and be the better for it. A refrigerator is useful, but not essential, and needs a lot of extra gear to keep it going if stopping more than overnight. Particularly if you have a refrigerator, but a good idea even if you don't, is either a dual battery setup or a small portable generator for battery charging (or both).

Hope all this helps, and emphasising again the need to carry water.

John

Originally Posted by DirtyDawg

GPS..

oops had one of these as well

Originally Posted by 6.5rangie

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had two fridges with 5 x 30 packs packed