solo NT trip

[EVLSTX]

I have been wanting to do this for a while, now that I have my D40 modified, I'm slowly making plans (travel routes, rest stops etc)
I was just wondering, has anyone ever taken a D40 on such a long distance, by long distance I mean driving from Melbourne, Alice Springs, Red centre, Darwin and the major national parks nearby. What type of spares did you bring along?

 

[nao]

i have done melb to darwin..via flinders ranges and oodnadatta track.. don't need a lot other than common sense, car is good for the trip, good tyres, some comms though I always take tool kit, oils, coolant, compressor, water and some essentials to last me if i get stuck somewhere

 

[Darwinite]

I live in Darwin and have travelled these parts a few times. A second spare tyre is a must, reliable newish battery or better still a second battery, and extra care with outback fuel

 

[siringo]

Yep, all the above and add time. If something is 100 k's away, don't think you can get there in an hour, make it an hour and a half. If you have 500 k's to do, give yourself 7 - 7.5 hrs to get there, not 5. Having to race the clock is one of the biggest causes of accidents and mechanical failures I know of.

Other than that, good quality tyres, 2 spares, good quality UHF antenna, lots of water and fuel.

 

[EVLSTX]

I live in Darwin and have travelled these parts a few times. A second spare tyre is a must, reliable newish battery or better still a second battery, and extra care with outback fuel

How would I know which fuel to stay away from?

 

[EVLSTX]

Cheer's for the tips guys. Keep them coming

 

[04HUG]

How would I know which fuel to stay away from?

G'day.

If it looks like they have a high turnover (cater to trucks) it is a good sign.
If the servo has a "clean" appearance it is indicative of general quality.

 

[EVLSTX]

G'day.

If it looks like they have a high turnover (cater to trucks) it is a good sign.
If the servo has a "clean" appearance it is indicative of general quality.

Cheers