Simpson west to east

Moi is at this moment Les, showered and about to retire at Birdsville 'van park! Going to be a chilly 8° in the morning. Might have to see if there's a spare dog or two about? All good for departure after pies 'n coffee at the Bakery, and a vehicle check.

Dozer,

Leaving here in the morning, heading over QAA & French Line, to Dalhousie then Mt Dare. Driving white 79 series, with alloy checker plate canopy. You in the 80 series, or gone to a 200 series? Want to be at Mt Dare by Tues.

Bob Young.

Just checked your profile pic, Dozer. Should be able to pick you out from the crowd?

Bob

Ok, we are in a very dirty silver 200, will be headed For Purne bore to camp Monday, then frenchline etc, have the spare wheel trash can on 8>)

We are headed for Eringa for a camp Sunday evening, will leave some wood for you. Plan currently to buy pass at Mt Dare, can you confirm which pass I will need to do do Congee lakes and Innamincka as well?

Thanks Dozer, but you take it in with you, we aren't camping there, and no doubt have enough load on being early in our trip.
We will have some bagged kindling and hardwood for Mt Dare and Old Andado, after that there will be plenty around.

Have a good crossing, if you camp Eringa Sun night, you will likely see Bob on the tracks east of Purnie I imagine, hard to say as he hasn't said exactly where he roughly planned to camp, just ~ 4 days to Mt Dare for Tues.

Do you think I should buy some max tray or is the sand compact enough?

Airing down plus momentum should deal with the sand, but if you're solo MaxTrax could be very handy for the claypans if they're wet.

Mate your call. We never even looked like having any traction issues but every day is different out there.
I say if you dont take some you will probably need them and if you do take some you probably wont need them. Better to be over prepared for me. I dont like relying on others.