Thread: D3 Cape York trip - Preparation advice

Originally Posted by juddo

I have a stock D3 TDV6 S with EAS. MY08.
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I do not really want a snorkel because I do not like the look of them on a D3. Is it essential??

Only if you want to keep the water and dust out.



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Snorkel
Bullbar - Protect the front end dropping into creeks, animal strikes etc..
Good tyres - I have a preference but PM me if you want to discuss
Dual Batt - Traxide
UHF + handheld

Good recovery kit
Basic Spares kit

Diagnostic system (vehicle specific) which has other benefits too.. And will save you money in stealer costs over vehicle life.

Premium NRMA coverage (with vehicle recovery) - This is not a shot, but a good idea... Its saved me thousands in recovery costs on my vehicles over the years - cars included.

Good set of tyres is an absolute MUST,also two spares if possible,or take one of the old carcases that you are running at the moment.
A/t's are the go.BFG is my preference,lots of tyre threads on here.

If you are gonna do the OTT,a snorkle would be good.
I did the first trip without one & it was risky,did the second with one.Fit a blind across the front on the deeper crossings.Idid this even with a snorkle,water was bonnet height depth.

Basic hand tools & multi meter

Pack as lightly as possible,don't take unnecessary stuff

One jerry of diesel should should be enough

As said NRMA also a must as vehicle out of warranty

Bullbar not essential,but still good to have.If you don't have one,try to limit night driving due to the likelyhood of animal strikes.

Good luck,do a search on here,there is heaps of stuff on here about the place

Originally Posted by scarry

Good set of tyres is an absolute MUST,also two spares if possible,or take one of the old carcases that you are running at the moment.
A/t's are the go.BFG is my preference,lots of tyre threads on here.

If you are gonna do the OTT,a snorkle would be good.
I did the first trip without one & it was risky,did the second with one.Fit a blind across the front on the deeper crossings.Idid this even with a snorkle,water was bonnet height depth.

Basic hand tools & multi meter

Pack as lightly as possible,don't take unnecessary stuff

One jerry of diesel should should be enough

As said NRMA also a must as vehicle out of warranty

Bullbar not essential,but still good to have.If you don't have one,try to limit night driving due to the likelyhood of animal strikes.

Good luck,do a search on here,there is heaps of stuff on here about the place

All of the above but take a few filters especially air filters,the dust before the wet is horrendous.If you are in convoy stay far enough apart to get out of it.
Most important of all I think is to have your vehicle checked by someone who knows Landrovers and have it in tip top condition.It's a long way between drinks and servicing costs are exhorbitant.I paid $20 to have one bolt put into the rear door of my D1 that had rattled out.
It's a great trip and you will enjoy it.

Thanks for the feedback guys. It has prompted another question.

My 3yr warranty will expire this month. The dealer has offered an extended warranty of 2 years done through Land Rover, backed by Allianz. It seems expensive, but does also include the LR Assist for 2 more years. Does anyone have experience with this extended warranty. Is it a good idea or a waste of money?

Thanks, Matt.

Hi Juddo,
I went to Cape York in Jul Aug this year and wrote a post about my preparation when I returned. If you do a forum search for Cape York you will find the post, hopefully you might find it useful.

Everything they said.
If your not too worried, then rear protection as well. tow bar or replacement bumper. exiting creeks, but Not essential. But gunshot creek, all crossing points, you will slide on your rear.. Maybe stevecor can confirm? I went sept/oct last year.

I would say snorkel, if not then, a dedicated car bra, i had two crossings on the verge of over the bonnet on a defender with a two inch lift and 33" tyres.

If your going by yourself then a winch, or some patients, that time of the year there will be plenty of traffic.

geck

Originally Posted by juddo

Thanks for the feedback guys. It has prompted another question.

My 3yr warranty will expire this month. The dealer has offered an extended warranty of 2 years done through Land Rover, backed by Allianz. It seems expensive, but does also include the LR Assist for 2 more years. Does anyone have experience with this extended warranty. Is it a good idea or a waste of money?

Thanks, Matt.

Matt, do a search for "extended warranty" in the D3 section. Here's a sample.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ranty-not.html