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Campsite Day 1…
We’ll do our best not to leave a parts car out there for you…
Very late in the season for a Simpson crossing, it will be hot, and the traffic will be almost non existent this time of year, but the best vehicle in the world to do it in.
Thanks @Steve.B
I wondered who that was in my backyard
I really want exactly this!
Don’t be shy, we would’ve flung you a beer.
I would if only I had won this lottery!
That great photo begs a lot of questions!! It's the uncomplicated and 'simple' organised functionality which is immediately obvious and shouts long experience ! (I wish!!!)
That great photo begs a lot of questions!! It's the uncomplicated and 'simple' organised functionality which is immediately obvious and shouts long experience ! (I wish!!!)
I was wondering if you get time are you able to share how you have "packed" for the Simpson trip?
There appears to be no roof rack or roof bar in sight nor any hint of the now "ubiquitous"awning...
From what I can make out the rear seats are still in place so stuff is packed around what's already there... I realise this is in the context of a shake-down run in preparation for your bigger aspirations next year... nevertheless it damned impressive for this relative septuagenarian neophyte
e.g how much additional fuel are you carrying (presumably diesel);
How have you planned for water storage?
I really like the 'safari' look of your canvas and wood chairs and table (...are they Melvill and Moon?)
Is that the Hilleberg tent you referred to elsewhere? ('top drawer' as they say and fit for purpose!)
I've been contemplating the StarLink setup and thinking that given its increasing reliability, then using "Voice over IP" with a smart phone, it will ultimately become a " tech disrupter" for Sat phones (maybe that's happening already)
Hope you have a wonderful trip and that the "G" lives up to our collective expectations
Looking forward to more despatches from the Red Centre and beyond...
ENJOY!!
Americas?? Well then, we'll have to host you in the Lake Tahoe area of California if you're coming through these parts. Looking forward to following your journey!
I think I can just make out 5 20L cans of fuel??
Awesome, we love Tahoe - we were just talking about it this morning. Beautiful part of the world!
The mild nighttime temps (~20C) do simplify things somewhat.
As you’ll see it’s a bit of a mess, and less evolved than other outback travellers I’m sure.
Yes, we’re holding out for a Rhino 6FT rack.
Yes, precisely - objective here is to try out bits of kit before committing to mods.From what I can make out the rear seats are still in place so stuff is packed around what's already there... I realise this is in the context of a shake-down run in preparation for your bigger aspirations next year... nevertheless it damned impressive for this relative septuagenarian neophyte
80L in 4 x jerries in racks that are attached, along with the fridge, to a temporary false floor.
40L in a Pak Offroad footwell tank (see Show us your mods thread) along with a 12L bladder and Katadyne pump filter.
They are Fenby chairs from Homecamp (brace yourself) and a (much more reasonably priced) Zempire Kitpac table.
Yes, that’s the interior tent from our Hilleberg… which turns out is excellent for these warm nights out back.
Yes, I think that horse has bolted. Alongside StarLink (perhaps discussed elsewhere) we have a satellite communicator and PLB… and I see my iPhone can also now call the cavalry.
Thank you @DenisM! It’s nice to travel vicariously with this new community building around the Gren.Hope you have a wonderful trip and that the "G" lives up to our collective expectations
Looking forward to more despatches from the Red Centre and beyond...
ENJOY!!
Keep us posted! Remote dispersed camping awaits!
