Simpson desert. - Sprinter-Forum

Eric Experience · 05-23-2019, 12:12 PM

About 2 years ago I proposed a gathering of 4x4 sprinters at the sculpture park on the oodnadatta track, then after the burning man show on July 4th we could drive across the simpson desert. There was some interest but not enough starters. Perhaps we have more starters now so could try again in 2020. For practical reasons we would have to limit entries to vehicles below or at gvm as getting bogged in the sand is more likely with an overweight van. Eric.

Perce · 05-23-2019, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Experience

About 2 years ago I proposed a gathering of 4x4 sprinters at the sculpture park on the oodnadatta track, then after the burning man show on July 4th we could drive across the simpson desert. There was some interest but not enough starters. Perhaps we have more starters now so could try again in 2020. For practical reasons we would have to limit entries to vehicles below or at gvm as getting bogged in the sand is more likely with an overweight van. Eric.

We would be interested Eric.
Regards Perce

mcguyver · 05-23-2019, 11:46 PM

I could be interested ion this. Would depend on timing.

BritzSprinter · 05-24-2019, 12:34 AM

That would be an epic trip!
I'm only 2WD, counts me out.

chris02 · 05-24-2019, 07:05 AM

Eric, sounds interesting and if timing was right I'm interested. Try out the sister ambo to yours. Chris

downunder · 05-24-2019, 07:42 AM

Thanks Eric,
I'd be remotely interested, also in even doing part of the trip whether it be to Birdsville or Mt. Dare.
Everyone I know that has done the Simpson says it is fantastic.
My last weigh was 3400kg so you'd may as well say almost full GVM.
Am I right in thinking that 235/85/16's would be ideal, upspec it from the original roadies on the van now? Most likely BFG AT KO2's.

wayne poulsen · 05-24-2019, 11:48 PM

We would be up for that.
Love to join the convoy.
July is looking good from here.
Wayne&Annabel
Fremantle

Dakkush · 06-02-2019, 01:09 PM

Hi Eric
We would be more than happy to attend!!!
Count us in
Deniz

Eric Experience · 06-06-2019, 12:39 PM

Good,4or5 vehicles, should be good,
The owner of the sculpture park is having a bit of trouble with insurance, So we can not expect to see a burn out as he calls it. That means it is up to us to organise some thing ourselves. Could be just a large campfire, it does get cold at night out there. Any suggestions of alternative form of a focus point or bonding event would be welcome. That also frees up the date to meet there. Please let us have your ideas. Eric.

Eric Experience · 10-30-2019, 11:59 AM

This post has had no input for 4 months. I am wondering if it is still a good idea. Would someone else like to propose an alternative, perhaps less challenging for those that are a bit unsure? There is a new road just opened called the Balgo tourist road, starts north of Alice, it has sand but not steep dunes, may be better for those a little over weight. Eric.

05-23-2019, 12:12 PM	#1
Eric Experience Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 2,961 Thanks: 113 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,076 Posts	Simpson desert. About 2 years ago I proposed a gathering of 4x4 sprinters at the sculpture park on the oodnadatta track, then after the burning man show on July 4th we could drive across the simpson desert. There was some interest but not enough starters. Perhaps we have more starters now so could try again in 2020. For practical reasons we would have to limit entries to vehicles below or at gvm as getting bogged in the sand is more likely with an overweight van. Eric.

05-23-2019, 11:46 PM	#3
mcguyver Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 229 Thanks: 271 Thanked 50 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Simpson desert. I could be interested ion this. Would depend on timing. __________________ 2012 316 MWB 4WD

05-24-2019, 12:34 AM	#4
BritzSprinter Ex Britz 313CDI Motorhome Join Date: May 2019 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 57 Thanks: 28 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Simpson desert. That would be an epic trip! I'm only 2WD, counts me out.

05-24-2019, 07:05 AM	#5
chris02 Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 12 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Simpson desert. Eric, sounds interesting and if timing was right I'm interested. Try out the sister ambo to yours. Chris

05-24-2019, 07:42 AM	#6
downunder Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 193 Thanks: 299 Thanked 77 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Simpson desert. Thanks Eric, I'd be remotely interested, also in even doing part of the trip whether it be to Birdsville or Mt. Dare. Everyone I know that has done the Simpson says it is fantastic. My last weigh was 3400kg so you'd may as well say almost full GVM. Am I right in thinking that 235/85/16's would be ideal, upspec it from the original roadies on the van now? Most likely BFG AT KO2's.

05-24-2019, 11:48 PM	#7
wayne poulsen Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: fremantle western australia Posts: 93 Thanks: 63 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Simpson desert. We would be up for that. Love to join the convoy. July is looking good from here. Wayne&Annabel Fremantle

06-02-2019, 01:09 PM	#8
Dakkush Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sydney Posts: 25 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Simpson desert. Hi Eric We would be more than happy to attend!!! Count us in Deniz

06-06-2019, 12:39 PM	#9
Eric Experience Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 2,961 Thanks: 113 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,076 Posts	Re: Simpson desert. Good,4or5 vehicles, should be good, The owner of the sculpture park is having a bit of trouble with insurance, So we can not expect to see a burn out as he calls it. That means it is up to us to organise some thing ourselves. Could be just a large campfire, it does get cold at night out there. Any suggestions of alternative form of a focus point or bonding event would be welcome. That also frees up the date to meet there. Please let us have your ideas. Eric.

10-30-2019, 11:59 AM	#10
Eric Experience Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 2,961 Thanks: 113 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,076 Posts	Re: Simpson desert. This post has had no input for 4 months. I am wondering if it is still a good idea. Would someone else like to propose an alternative, perhaps less challenging for those that are a bit unsure? There is a new road just opened called the Balgo tourist road, starts north of Alice, it has sand but not steep dunes, may be better for those a little over weight. Eric.

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