A great video. No throwing sand and rocks everywhere and a nice steady pace. How long did it take from Jervious to Batton and then Batton to Poeppel Corner. I am taking 10 cars later this year and trying to plan things.
Hi Glenn, we travelled from Birdsville to Jervois, and may have encountered more traffic on the QAA line as we left early the morning after the Big Red Bash finished and we also had to take the 70km Eyre Ck diversion as it was still too deep to cross at the normal point. We travelled at a steady pace using high range only, with only dropping to first high a couple of times for steep rutted out dunes on the QAA line. Basically took us 3-4 days (3 overnight inc Batton Hill) to go from the Bash at Big Red to Jervois Stn. The corrugations from the Plenty Highway to Batton Hill are bone jarring for about 80kms. Just run good tyre pressures. I used 16psi front and 18psi rear and I have a fully adjustable remote res suspension, so was able to soften the corrugations, but if your vehicle is heavily loaded maybe drop to 14 and 16 respectively. With a large group like yours, it will take longer, so enjoy the experience. I have a 4.2TD 6 cyl diesel and had 147ltr long range tank on board and took an extra 20ltrs on rear bar. Only used 100 ltrs from filling up at Birdsville to Jervois Stn. Averaged 16.2 ltr/100 km. I was really happy with that as had originally thought I may use 18-22 ltrs/100 km. We also had 75ltrs of water on board as well. Enjoy the trip with your mates. Cheers Keith
Hi George, yeah the desert was spectacular after all the rain last year. If you ever get the chance, go for it. The GQ has the much sort after and reliable silvertop 4.2TD. Mine has a larger turbo and intercooler. A good old beast she is
Awesome vid mate. Is the track pretty obvious or do I really have to study it on the map first? Plus are the campsites pretty obvious as youre driving?
Hi Peter, Yeah the Hay River track is pretty well defined, but I would imagine early in the season (April) some parts on the crests of dunes may become slightly indistinct. We went in late July 2019 and it wasn't a problem. We used Hema paper map and I have a Hema HX1 for sat nav with preloaded maps inc. Simpson Desert. Great for looking in more detail as to distance and points of interest. Plenty of defined camp sites along the way, but you can pretty much pull up within 50 metres of the track and set up camp. Just take only pictures and leave only footprints. Like you, I watched lots of You Tube vids and researched as much as I could, including picking the brains of seasoned travellers in our 4WD club who had done multiple crossings. I had done an East/West to Mt Dare and back again about 4 years ago with some friends, so had some idea what to expect. But I longed to do a solo crossing. Best advice is travel as light as you can with heavy stuf down low, not too much HEAVY stuff on roof rack and try and be prepared for every eventuality. Good tyres, suspension (not factory as it cops a beating), maybe a 2 inch lift to help as well and a UHF for comms (hand held is fine), as there are call points to inform traffic coming towards you of your position. Also, compulsory to have a sand flag for cresting dunes to avoid collisions. I had a sat phone, PLB and a Noco self starting power pack (in event of flat battery) plus tools and spares and of course fuel (that's when a 147l long range fuel tank comes in handy). I used about 100l from Birdsville to Jervious Station near the end of the track. Avg 16.2 lt/100km. Not bad mileage for the soft sand. I ran tyre pressures of 16psi front and 18psi rear and had no real issues and only used 4 High. Take plenty of water and food in case you get stranded. Good thing about East/West crossings, you will always have passing traffic and most stop to assist others in need. Good Luck and enjoy the trip. I will be back at some time and probs will do the Madigan Line which is regarded as the most remote track in the Simpson. Hope this helps you. Cheers Keith
@@keithdaly4434 Mate just took a screenshot. Awesome advice. Yeah I'm looking for abit of a challenge for me and the missus. We're thinking of purchasing a cruiser or patrol. Unsure as we want both power and comfort. Our plan is to head from Qld to Cairns to Kimberley then back through the Simpson desert. I'm gonna look into the hemas and a sat phone for sure.
@@peterproum6262 you can hire sat phones from either Birdsville or Mt Dare (west side of Simpson) for a one way or return journey. Look into that rather than buy one
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Awesome love the rocky landscape gives me an insight of what I've got to look forward to on my Simpson Desert Trip next year.. thanks guys
A great video. No throwing sand and rocks everywhere and a nice steady pace. How long did it take from Jervious to Batton and then Batton to Poeppel Corner. I am taking 10 cars later this year and trying to plan things.
Hi Glenn, we travelled from Birdsville to Jervois, and may have encountered more traffic on the QAA line as we left early the morning after the Big Red Bash finished and we also had to take the 70km Eyre Ck diversion as it was still too deep to cross at the normal point. We travelled at a steady pace using high range only, with only dropping to first high a couple of times for steep rutted out dunes on the QAA line. Basically took us 3-4 days (3 overnight inc Batton Hill) to go from the Bash at Big Red to Jervois Stn. The corrugations from the Plenty Highway to Batton Hill are bone jarring for about 80kms. Just run good tyre pressures. I used 16psi front and 18psi rear and I have a fully adjustable remote res suspension, so was able to soften the corrugations, but if your vehicle is heavily loaded maybe drop to 14 and 16 respectively. With a large group like yours, it will take longer, so enjoy the experience. I have a 4.2TD 6 cyl diesel and had 147ltr long range tank on board and took an extra 20ltrs on rear bar. Only used 100 ltrs from filling up at Birdsville to Jervois Stn. Averaged 16.2 ltr/100 km. I was really happy with that as had originally thought I may use 18-22 ltrs/100 km. We also had 75ltrs of water on board as well. Enjoy the trip with your mates. Cheers Keith
Great truck, beautiful scenery and wonderful music. What engine does your patrol have?
Hi George, yeah the desert was spectacular after all the rain last year. If you ever get the chance, go for it. The GQ has the much sort after and reliable silvertop 4.2TD. Mine has a larger turbo and intercooler. A good old beast she is
Awesome vid mate. Is the track pretty obvious or do I really have to study it on the map first?
Plus are the campsites pretty obvious as youre driving?
Hi Peter, Yeah the Hay River track is pretty well defined, but I would imagine early in the season (April) some parts on the crests of dunes may become slightly indistinct. We went in late July 2019 and it wasn't a problem. We used Hema paper map and I have a Hema HX1 for sat nav with preloaded maps inc. Simpson Desert. Great for looking in more detail as to distance and points of interest. Plenty of defined camp sites along the way, but you can pretty much pull up within 50 metres of the track and set up camp. Just take only pictures and leave only footprints. Like you, I watched lots of You Tube vids and researched as much as I could, including picking the brains of seasoned travellers in our 4WD club who had done multiple crossings. I had done an East/West to Mt Dare and back again about 4 years ago with some friends, so had some idea what to expect. But I longed to do a solo crossing. Best advice is travel as light as you can with heavy stuf down low, not too much HEAVY stuff on roof rack and try and be prepared for every eventuality. Good tyres, suspension (not factory as it cops a beating), maybe a 2 inch lift to help as well and a UHF for comms (hand held is fine), as there are call points to inform traffic coming towards you of your position. Also, compulsory to have a sand flag for cresting dunes to avoid collisions. I had a sat phone, PLB and a Noco self starting power pack (in event of flat battery) plus tools and spares and of course fuel (that's when a 147l long range fuel tank comes in handy). I used about 100l from Birdsville to Jervious Station near the end of the track. Avg 16.2 lt/100km. Not bad mileage for the soft sand. I ran tyre pressures of 16psi front and 18psi rear and had no real issues and only used 4 High. Take plenty of water and food in case you get stranded. Good thing about East/West crossings, you will always have passing traffic and most stop to assist others in need. Good Luck and enjoy the trip. I will be back at some time and probs will do the Madigan Line which is regarded as the most remote track in the Simpson. Hope this helps you. Cheers Keith
@@keithdaly4434 Mate just took a screenshot. Awesome advice.
Yeah I'm looking for abit of a challenge for me and the missus. We're thinking of purchasing a cruiser or patrol. Unsure as we want both power and comfort. Our plan is to head from Qld to Cairns to Kimberley then back through the Simpson desert. I'm gonna look into the hemas and a sat phone for sure.
@@peterproum6262 you can hire sat phones from either Birdsville or Mt Dare (west side of Simpson) for a one way or return journey. Look into that rather than buy one