darvidanoar
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 07-2013
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
TOTAL POSTS: 66
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Re:
How was the run from Birdsville to Big Red?
I'm heading out to Birdsville next month and I'd like to take a run out there and have a look at the edge of the desert.
--- David
Member No: X-3186
2012 Nissan X-Trail ST-L
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16/Sep/2013, 5:30 pm
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Toddyh03
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 08-2011
Location: Lalor Park, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 1663
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Re: Sydney to Central Australia and back
Nah Kev, it's all pretty flat out there. The 4wding we do in the Blue Mountains, Watagans etc is way more difficult than anything out there (in the dry anyway). There really isn't much in the way of steep climbs that would push a petrol too hard. Big Red would definitely be possible just maybe not the hardest line. Lack of wheel travel and the hole there will stop you before torque becomes an issue.
The road out to Big Red is corrugated and rough but take your time and you will be fine. As for Big Red itself I ran the tyres at 12psi and that seemed about right. You could probably start a little higher than that but I only wanted to deflate tyres once.
--- Toddyh X-2048 (c)
New: Challenger
Old: 2010 T31 Diesel modified
My XTrail
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16/Sep/2013, 5:42 pm
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Toddyh03
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 08-2011
Location: Lalor Park, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 1663
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Re: Sydney to Central Australia and back
Dogs loved it Pete. So many new and interesting smells plus the wide open spaces to run around.
--- Toddyh X-2048 (c)
New: Challenger
Old: 2010 T31 Diesel modified
My XTrail
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17/Sep/2013, 11:03 am
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whip62
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 10-2010
Location: Bathurst, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 147
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Re: Sydney to Central Australia and back
Brings back some great memories.
Pity you didn't get to do the loop through the East McDonnell's via Arltunga. I'm sure you would have really enjoyed it - maybe next time eh!
That climb up Kings Canyon is well worth the effort. How long did the walk take you?
Your report makes we want to head back out there tomorrow. Guess I'll have to settle for Nepal this year - heading off next week, but unfortunately won't be taking the Exy!
Allan
--- Whip
X-1712
2010 T31 Series III Manual TL Diesel Flint: Bash plates,Strut Bar,bonnet struts,Nudge Bar & lights,Bonnet & H'Light protectors,Side Steps,Roof Spoiler,Towbar,Kick plates, Pedders lift, dual battery, etc..
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17/Sep/2013, 11:17 am
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Toddyh03
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 08-2011
Location: Lalor Park, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 1663
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Re: Sydney to Central Australia and back
Kings Canyon walk took me 3 hours to cover the 6km. They say it should take around 4.5 hours but that would be a pretty slow pace. Other than the first km or so where it's a steep climb the rest is a pretty easy standard. I was by myself so only stopped when I wanted to which also helps I guess. I did the walk in my best hiking boots (thongs).
--- Toddyh X-2048 (c)
New: Challenger
Old: 2010 T31 Diesel modified
My XTrail
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17/Sep/2013, 11:42 am
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