Thread: D3 4.0 Petrol - Simpson Desert crossing

Originally Posted by janousek

Early April 2019.

I assume school holidays??

I crossed during school holiday and every man and his dog did the French line, most going E to W and from what I gathered the track was pretty cut up.

We crossed via the rig road, only come across one other car on the rig rd it’s self and to on knolls track, listening to the radio I was glad we did the rig. Less soft sand = less fuel even though it was longer in distance.

3 days Birdsville to mt dare for us, I couldn’t see how or what you would spend extra time doing for that section, eithersode of the actual crossing there are plenty of options depending on time available.

Originally Posted by weeds

I assume school holidays??

I crossed during school holiday and every man and his dog did the French line, most going E to W and from what I gathered the track was pretty cut up.

We crossed via the rig road, only come across one other car on the rig rd it’s self and to on knolls track, listening to the radio I was glad we did the rig. Less soft sand = less fuel even though it was longer in distance.

3 days Birdsville to mt dare for us, I couldn’t see how or what you would spend extra time doing for that section, eithersode of the actual crossing there are plenty of options depending on time available.

I'm a photographer, and would have loved to spend more time out there.
Probably a good reason to go again!
Al

Originally Posted by Aussie Jeepster

I'm a photographer, and would have loved to spend more time out there.
Probably a good reason to go again!
Al

Yep we each do our own thing......although I did take lots of photos

Originally Posted by weeds

I assume school holidays??

I crossed during school holiday and every man and his dog did the French line, most going E to W and from what I gathered the track was pretty cut up.

We crossed via the rig road, only come across one other car on the rig rd it’s self and to on knolls track, listening to the radio I was glad we did the rig. Less soft sand = less fuel even though it was longer in distance.

3 days Birdsville to mt dare for us, I couldn’t see how or what you would spend extra time doing for that section, eithersode of the actual crossing there are plenty of options depending on time available.

We have not fully planned out the trip apart from E to W and 6 days for the crossing. I am busy digging in to all I can found in other forums. Looks like there many options!
I am noting rug red and knoll track.

Originally Posted by janousek

Thnx. this is encouraging.
Local ARB store mentioned a few options for the bladder but I wasn’t paying attention to details. Apparently they come in many shapes and sizes. This is something I will sort out later in this year once I cement my decision on d3.
My other concern with this car is the front recovery point. It being my wife’s car it does not have a bull bar.
Thnx

Recovery points are rated to GCM and are fine. No need for aftermarket.

Originally Posted by janousek

Thnx. this is encouraging.
Local ARB store mentioned a few options for the bladder but I wasn’t paying attention to details. Apparently they come in many shapes and sizes. This is something I will sort out later in this year once I cement my decision on d3.
My other concern with this car is the front recovery point. It being my wife’s car it does not have a bull bar.
Thnx

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Originally Posted by Maharba

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Point taken.

i dont know what i just watched but thats painful to watch