Strzelecki Track

I'm sure you will come across quite a few.
baz

Why not go the 'old' Strzelecki Track ??

Not sure what you think a road train may look like but you have a higher chance of triples and they move day and night. There are regular weekly services to and from Moomba but also as there is a significant amount of drilling going on across the Cooper Basin heavy vehicle activity occurs past Innamincka to Cordillo Downs so you can expect traffic all the way through and normally travelling very slowly given their size and over dimensional shape

A regularly graded highway? I think not. The track is always variable, prone to very large bull dust pot holes amongst other challenges. The track to Cameron Corner is a well graded dirt road and the Strez is not close. The Della Highway section out of Innamincka is normally pretty good though. So do not become overconfident it will be an 80 kph cruise because it won't. Weather adds all the extra challenges you will need. You need to monitor the outback roads report for a week prior to travel so you know its actually open

Rob

Have been up and down the Strzelecki Track twice and never encountered on yet.

If you see one approaching you, simply pull over and stop if necessary and allow the road train to pass you by, then there is no issue at all. No need to get stressed out when one is on a holiday trip.

I don't want to alarm or excite you in any way, but you would be more likely to have a vehicle towing a camper or van, zooming up behind you and passing at some ridiculous speed.

Although not all traveller's follow the courtesy rule, the correct thing to do when passing a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction on a dirt or gravel road, is to both take the foot off the go pedal and pass each other at a reduced speed. This limits the chance of a stone being flung up into the approaching vehicle's windscreen.

Also, if you are towing anything, ensure you have rear window protection.
The Birdsville Track "bit me on the bum" once when a stone smaller than a pea, bounced off the trailer's stone guard and shattered the rear window glass in the Jack I used to drive. The stone was still imbedded in the glass.
Protection can be anything from an opened out beer carton, duct taped to the outside of the window, to more sophisticated solutions such as a set of Rock Tamers, or my personal favourite, a Stone Stomper.

If you are not towing, all is good. Just lower the tyre pressures a little (even if towing) and enjoy the trip.

Video clip.
South of Moomba.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome.