Any advice about the Birdsville track. Plan to head in a few weeks for the Big Red Bash. Will be towing a 20ft van. All advice welcome.
Mutley said
06:52 PM Jun 4, 2016
Only the usual; drop your tyre pressures & drive slower than usual. Its a VERY good long dirt Hwy.
I'd be more concerned with dust ingress into the van than anything else, but hopefully you have that covered?
There's a short stretch just north of the flushing toilet on the track (there's only 1, you won't miss it), where the gibbers are bigger than elsewhere on the track (its only 70km or so long). Just slow down & keep an eye on plumbing/wiring/Anderson plugs etc. Its no biggie if you slow down, but the rocks can wreck wiring etc if you fly through at 90kmh or so.
Enjoy! :)
Dunmowin said
09:35 PM Jun 4, 2016
Keep an eye on this site before you get too close:
Currently there are issues, but it is changing daily.
Sorry to be a kill joy (tis has also affected our next journey)
mischief said
09:04 AM Aug 18, 2016
Hi Guys,, This is a real bummer,,Have been planning trip up there for months,,then these nasty rains came along,, ( do need them ,i know) but messed up my plans.. Not given up yet, as have a week or so up sleeve...Will ring Marree b/4 i go too far north to confirm and change direction to east if needed...Pick up the track on the return if it's possible.
Dunmowin said
05:18 PM Aug 18, 2016
The Birdsville track is currently open to all vehicles with warnings. Check the site in my previous message. We have spoken only this week to people who have come across and it appears to be OK.
mischief said
08:44 PM Aug 19, 2016
Yep,, read the post, was just trying to find a party who had up to date info.. Thanks though.. Will still stick to a landline call nearer D day.
Any advice about the Birdsville track. Plan to head in a few weeks for the Big Red Bash. Will be towing a 20ft van. All advice welcome.
I'd be more concerned with dust ingress into the van than anything else, but hopefully you have that covered?
There's a short stretch just north of the flushing toilet on the track (there's only 1, you won't miss it), where the gibbers are bigger than elsewhere on the track (its only 70km or so long). Just slow down & keep an eye on plumbing/wiring/Anderson plugs etc. Its no biggie if you slow down, but the rocks can wreck wiring etc if you fly through at 90kmh or so.
Enjoy! :)
Keep an eye on this site before you get too close:
http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads/outback_road_conditions/area_4_strzelecki_and_birdsville_track
Currently there are issues, but it is changing daily.
Sorry to be a kill joy (tis has also affected our next journey)
The Birdsville track is currently open to all vehicles with warnings. Check the site in my previous message. We have spoken only this week to people who have come across and it appears to be OK.