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Just a little tip before doing any of the water crossings, attach the recovery strap before you do the crossings, so basically put the strap on at the beggining of the OTT at Bramell Jct, this makes it easier and quicker to be recovered, if you do get stuck.
This is how you do water crossings
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Baz.
Or like this
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With two other vehicles i doubt you will need the winch.
I did the Tele track up and back twice in the D2,my son has done it another time in his Puma,all trips solo.No winch needed.
The most important thing is walk every crossing first.
Those vids in the previous posts,i have seen Nolans a lot deeper than that.We had to bypass it one year as it was 300mm over the bonnet of the D2.
Travel as light as possible,and fit a good set of LT's.
Two jerrys is the most you will need,even if you go to some of the out of the way places,particularly if towing.
Dunno about the D3,but i can only get around 76l usable out of the D4.
Have fun,it is a fantastic place:)
your 24...
traxide dbs
second battery
fridge
2 tarps mozzie net, sleeping bag and a pillow pegs rope
shovel
food
drinks
snatch strap and shackles
2 way
good to go.
I tend to go light on with food and beer but then I also carry a bunch of tools and drive a vehicle that tends to make people think that they can bribe me itno doing some emergancy repairs for them in exchange for a feed and a drink.
Its a good way to meet people and utterly worth it if you ever get the opportunity to drop a "Hi" into a conversation you've eves dropped on that you heard start with the phrase "we were stuck at X with a broken Y when this guy in a landy turned up out of the blue and asked if he could help"
25 In October, but yes 24 years old.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blknight.aus
I've got a cheap DBS, not a traxide, I just bought my first house for myself so luxuries like traxide gear isn't really on the cards for me right now.
Ive got a Optima D34 under the bonnet in the factory second battery location, and some elcheapo 100ah deep cycle a mate gave me in the trailer.
MT45F engle in the D3 and MT32F Engle in the Trailer.
60W sollar pannel (bit small I know but it was free from a friend)
I always have an 8x6tarp in the D3 and a 8x12 Tarp in the Trailer (both the Silver heavy duty kind)
I may need a new shovel, my current 'shifting'(concreters) type shoved is useless for digging. . .
I think I have most of the Gear sorted, its more the un-nerving of being so 'un prepared' with only 10 odd weeks notice, and my Camper trailer still sitting more or less in bits to be put together. .
As far as Tires go, this might frustrate some people but Im running Sailun Terramax AT's they are LT tires but chinese, and I have been having great success with them, wear life is brilliant and traction is better than the contis I had on the Puma before.
Unfortunatley my best mate who is a Mechanic (owner of a D2, about to get himself a D3) will not be on this trip as he has a young daughter, and he and hif wife are building a house. there is however a mechanic apprentice on thee trip. . . from a jeep dealership. . . (the one driving the crappy old hilux) im not terribly mechanical myself, but i can fix my little 60's minis no problem, but the TDV6 is a beast i cant even begin to understand.
Leroy
How many people are traveling in the vehicle with you? if only one or two then ditch the trailer and enjoy the freedom.
just me.. . But I like my comfort, my nice compfy trailer top camper, two fridges in the trailer, my solar is mounted to the trailer, I have 200ah of battery in the trailer. and going with toyotas, I'll probably have to take them in the D3 when there Prado can't make it ;)
with 2 other people going and hauling campers unless youve also got 2 kids with you nd your wife on the pasangers seat you're overprepping.
look at it this way. if all three vehicles have trailers and you lose a vehicle to break down you cant still continue the trip by cross loading the trailer and the passangers.
and nothing beats the ability of not having to mess around with the trailer in a recovery situation.
dont worry about your tyres the time of year you're looking like going, if the weather holds out Id do it in a series with HT rubber on it. Actually I'd do it in a series any time of the year.
One trip i went with one of my brothers,four weeks,the tent didn't get used.We carted it up and back for nothing.We just rolled out the camping mattresses on a tarp, under the stars.Fantastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leroy_Riding
One 29litre fridge was enough as well.
Each to their own,maybe have a think about going a bit lighter,as others have said.Without the camper trailer you will have one thing less to worry about,and save a heap of fuel as well.
I bought a D3 with a long range tank but they are very expensive. Mine is also a V8 so I need it. The problem with a LR tank is you also have to fork out for a rear wheel carrier. Very expensive. If you want to carry extra fuel look at a Boab tank that can be fitted in the floor in the rear seats footwell or a flat tank that can be placed on the floor. I agree with Blacknight, ditch the trailer and sleep on the roof or in the back. One bit of advice a mate gave me recently after returning was get a good roof rack that has a flat floor. He carried an Oz tent on two rails and it rubbed through. If the winch is too expensive to fix, get a Tirfor hand winch. Make sure you carry a Hilift. If you intend to go off the track a bit get an EPIRB. I work with helicopters. More reliable than a Sat Phone and we can always find you. They only cost about $300. If you pass through Townsville and need anything give me a yell. If you want some help in Cairns contact Jorge Martins through the Land Rover Owners Club in Cairns. Have fun.