Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011

Trip Planning and Trip Reports

Moderator: Committee

User avatar
Mike57
Financial Member
Posts: 800
Joined: Thu 09 Feb, 2012 4:57 pm
Location: Doncaster East

Re: Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011

Post by Mike57 »

This is something that I am interested in but I would need to decide closer to the time depending upon work committments. Next year is the earliest for me. I will need time (and money) to get a small fuel trailer built for the purpose. Would be interested in having a chat about the logistics at one of the future meetings. Got up to Mt Dare and Dalhousie last year but that was as far as I could go alone.
2009 Manual Jimny
User avatar
christover1
Financial Member
Posts: 3061
Joined: Thu 09 Aug, 2007 5:18 pm
Location: Croydon Victoria Australia
Contact:

Re: Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011

Post by christover1 »

I'm going to Robe/Beachport with AZ forum, in late September.
For a bit of sand driving practise/learning/car developement etc.
And for fun, too.

I'm curious to test speed/tyre size/power/towing and gearing differences,
to see if car and camper are set up right.

Should be fun.

Also been looking at Little Desert and Border Track as potential warm up trips, too.
ZOOKS RULE DA BUSH
User avatar
Mike57
Financial Member
Posts: 800
Joined: Thu 09 Feb, 2012 4:57 pm
Location: Doncaster East

Re: Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011

Post by Mike57 »

Chris

I am away from this weekend for 3 1/2 weeks. Back second week of October. In any case my car is in pieces and I need to find some time to get it back together. I don't think I will be ready to go anywhere until December at this rate.

Mike
2009 Manual Jimny
User avatar
christover1
Financial Member
Posts: 3061
Joined: Thu 09 Aug, 2007 5:18 pm
Location: Croydon Victoria Australia
Contact:

Re: Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011

Post by christover1 »

Mike57 wrote:Chris

I am away from this weekend for 3 1/2 weeks. Back second week of October. In any case my car is in pieces and I need to find some time to get it back together. I don't think I will be ready to go anywhere until December at this rate.

Mike
Apart from the Beachport/Robe trip, I doubt I'll be going anywhere too soon.
See ya when ya get back.
ZOOKS RULE DA BUSH
User avatar
Mike57
Financial Member
Posts: 800
Joined: Thu 09 Feb, 2012 4:57 pm
Location: Doncaster East

Re: Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011

Post by Mike57 »

Should see you at the club meeting this Wednesday. It is this week isn't it?
2009 Manual Jimny
User avatar
christover1
Financial Member
Posts: 3061
Joined: Thu 09 Aug, 2007 5:18 pm
Location: Croydon Victoria Australia
Contact:

Re: Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011

Post by christover1 »

Mike57 wrote:Should see you at the club meeting this Wednesday. It is this week isn't it?
Glad you asked, I nearly forgot, yes it is :oops:
ZOOKS RULE DA BUSH
watty
Posts: 21
Joined: Thu 23 Aug, 2007 12:35 am

Re: Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011[April-May 2013]

Post by watty »

Too all that may be interested in a Simpson Desert trip April- May next year I will be attending the next meeting [Nov.] to have bit of a chat about the pro's and con's of the trip.
I'am looking forward to attending a meeting again as it's been a while.
kerry
bender28
Posts: 1
Joined: Sun 16 Sep, 2012 10:49 pm
Location: chelsea

Re: Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011

Post by bender28 »

let me no if a trip is planned my new diff will be in by then an would love to explore some more
watty
Posts: 21
Joined: Thu 23 Aug, 2007 12:35 am

Re: Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011

Post by watty »

Hi All
I will be attending the meeting tomorrow night with maps and general info to have a chat with anyone interested in the crossing next year.
kerry
User avatar
christover1
Financial Member
Posts: 3061
Joined: Thu 09 Aug, 2007 5:18 pm
Location: Croydon Victoria Australia
Contact:

Re: Simpson Desert Crossing JUNE 2011

Post by christover1 »

New Trip Topic for 2013 in below thread

http://www.vic.suzuki4wd.com/forum/view ... =10&t=1803
ZOOKS RULE DA BUSH
Post Reply