Simpson Desert - August

**Psimpson7** · 15th May 2009, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by inside

Want to see me take my FL2 across The Simpson? I did plan on doing it next year but if you want to hear me on the phone to LR explaining why I need to be recovered from The Simpson I can get things happening now. I've done all my measurements/weights, worked out fuel/water storage 2 spares etc. Land Rover Australia took one across last year unladen although I have my payload down to 400kg.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/15470/la...impson-desert/

I am up for it if you are! Meet you at Mt Dare.

Are you serious? Reckon the FL2 would be fine!

**dullbird** · 15th May 2009, 06:34 PM

Do it in Sept then we can meet you there also

Hang on sand defender sand defender sand defender.........

vacuum pump sand convoy arrrrggggghhhhhh!!!!!!

**Psimpson7** · 15th May 2009, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by dullbird

Do it in Sept then we can meet you there also

Hang on sand defender sand defender sand defender.........

vacuum pump sand convoy arrrrggggghhhhhh!!!!!!

No way I am risking it with one of those new fangled Puma's

**dullbird** · 15th May 2009, 07:11 PM

I'll guess we will just have to cross it on our own and wave at the FL2 on the way past

McDisco · 15th May 2009, 07:17 PM

I did Mt Dare to Birdsville on one tank. Drove around Birdsville for a couple of days too...not that there is plenty to go around town though. Drove to the bakery a few times for brekky though! They have HUGE brekkies!! yum

I found running in low range and staying the highest possible gear, without stressing the box (I have a manual), gave really good consumption. Just used the torque to plod along. Shifted to high for the salt pans and fast dirt sections.

Angus

**weeds** · 15th May 2009, 08:57 PM

high range second gear worked for me

2stroke · 16th May 2009, 07:18 AM

I'll be there in late Sept in this 130 dual cab with a 130 single cab and a 120 tray, hope to see you Dullbird, nice to see more Landies than Nissans or Toyotas (even if it is unrealistic).

**inside** · 16th May 2009, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

I am up for it if you are! Meet you at Mt Dare.

Are you serious? Reckon the FL2 would be fine!

Sure am! I've got a few things to buy like better air compressor, 6th tyre etc but that's what tax cheques are for. I've got the holidays up and the only way I can truly get away from work is make sure I'm outside of mobile contact. August would be ideal for me but I'll be keeping a close eye on conditions throughout the dry. I'm thinking week to get to Mt Dare, week across The Simpson and then a week to get back to Brisbane.

Originally Posted by dullbird

I'll guess we will just have to cross it on our own and wave at the FL2 on the way past

I'll be the guy with the shovel and unimpressed wife. I should have very strong forearms by then!

**Psimpson7** · 16th May 2009, 03:42 PM

Cool.

I think we are going to leave the coast on the afternoon of the 14th now (was going to be the 7th but slight issue with that weekend)

Returning on the 29th-30th I think.

**Bytemrk** · 16th May 2009, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by 2stroke

I'll be there in late Sept in this 130 dual cab with a 130 single cab and a 120 tray, hope to see you Dullbird, nice to see more Landies than Nissans or Toyotas (even if it is unrealistic).

I'll be in Birdsville mid September... around 14th /15th and Mt Dare - Dalhousie around 28th.

I'll keep my eye open .. would be good to see a few of you out there...

Mark

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