Thread: New Defender

Sorry stopped watching when he broke the rear window and wondered how it happened.

That's about as a far as I got too, I hate these try hard youtube channels, all that is missing is the Yank accent.

theres really nothing to prep for , the crossing is a doddle , just get in your all singing all dancing defender with enough food and water for 3-4 days depending on how fast you go.

most people do it fast. , just lower the tyre pressures more than you think you should and it's a breeze.

I've been in and out of the Simpson/Birdsville/Big Red a number of times , I wouldn't bother again.....unless I was going with a group that hadn't done it...

I might enjoy doing one with an empty trailer and filling it with the rubbish that the lifted and locked brigade believe they have hidden and left behind.

I don't know really how good the deefer's traction control and driving aids are , maybe you dont even need to air down. Someone try it.

Originally Posted by mowog

Sorry stopped watching when he broke the rear window and wondered how it happened.

Cannot agree more. Cashed up bogan in a Deefer.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

theres really nothing to prep for , the crossing is a doddle , just get in your all singing all dancing defender with enough food and water for 3-4 days depending on how fast you go.

most people do it fast. , just lower the tyre pressures more than you think you should and it's a breeze.

I've been in and out of the Simpson/Birdsville/Big Red a number of times , I wouldn't bother again.....unless I was going with a group that hadn't done it...

I might enjoy doing one with an empty trailer and filling it with the rubbish that the lifted and locked brigade believe they have hidden and left behind.

I don't know really how good the deefer's traction control and driving aids are , maybe you dont even need to air down. Someone try it.

Too easy!

Sydney to Oodnadatta mostly on tar....2250km.

Oodnadatta to Birdsville from Dalhousie springs...a doddle driven correctly in the right conditions!

So the problem with the "new" Defender is?

quote...So the problem with the "new" Defender is?

I didn't call out a problem , quite the opposite.

I suggested the 663 to do it with any special preparation , and suggested maybe not even a need to air down.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

quote...So the problem with the "new" Defender is?

I didn't call out a problem , quite the opposite.

I suggested the 663 to do it with any special preparation , and suggested maybe not even a need to air down.

Airing down is always a good option!!

Originally Posted by one_iota

Airing down is always a good option!!

Exactly even if it’s to protect the tracks.

I didn’t watch the full vid,a few minutes were enough for me.

Tyres could be the only issue,depending what they are on that particular vehicle,or any vehicle doing that sort of trip.