Fuel consumption for Simpson Desert trip - 230L enough for 1100km ? V6 Prado 150
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 15:11
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ABR - SIDEWINDER
I am doing some final prep work on my Prado for the trip in July but have been given some bad news by our trip leader that Eyre Creek my still be too high to cross when we get there in 3 weeks.
"If we are unable to cross which may be a reality we have to face, the only way to exit
the Desert is the same way we came in via the
Hay River."
"Kilometres is approx 1100 kms to get back to Batton Hill/Jervois Stn to refuel"
So my question to those that have done this trip in a 120 or 150 V6 Prado.
What is the average fuel consumption for this trip ?
The car has 150L and I plan to take 80L in Jerry cans, working on 5km / L (20L/100) ?
Any suggestions ?
Regards
Derek
Reply By: Member - Tony V (NSW) - Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 16:53
Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 16:53
Derek,
I had a look on Vic Widman's web site as he does
tag along tours, logic tells me that he would need to be able to give some good conservative consumption figures to those who travel with him, as he would look a little silly if his customers ran out of fuel half way across.
This is what he has on his web site.
"Fuel
You will need to carry V6 petrols = 160 litres, Straight 6 and V8 = 200 litres, Diesel = 140 litres (this includes your fuel tank)"
Vic's site
Hope that this helps.
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Follow Up By: CSeaJay - Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 17:00
Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 17:00
Vic's site does not specify the distance travelled between fuel stops. (?) so one cannot calculate the fuel usage
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Follow Up By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 17:01
Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 17:01
Thanks Tony,
They don't say how many km's for the recommended fuel.
I was looking at this page and now not sure. The Prado at the bottom of the page did
well on fuel but the others very bad. I think I need more info from Prado drivers.
EO-Trek-data
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Follow Up By: Member - Jim (Syd) - Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 17:52
Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 17:52
We are working on about 200 litres and are coming in via Mt Dare, French Line and then up to Batton
Hill and out at Jervois. Did you consider going out through Mt Dare, although by the sound of it that might not be in the direction you want to go. On my last two Simpson crossings, (French Line and then WAA line etc) I got about 17.1 Litres / 100 kms. (4.2 TD Landcruiser)
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Follow Up By: Member - Des Lexic - Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 20:32
Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 20:32
G'day Jim, We're heading up the
Hay River early August and if the
Eyre Creek crossing is still closed, Mt Dare entry may be our path to follow. Can you please advise me of the K's that you travelled and did you include the Bush Tucker tour on your trip. Thanks for your help.
Des
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Follow Up By: Member - Tony V (NSW) - Tuesday, Jun 14, 2011 at 12:08
Tuesday, Jun 14, 2011 at 12:08
Derek,
Been away sorry for the late response, you are correct that Vic does not specify fuel stops.
The standard trip on the Simpson is Mt Dare to
Birdsville and is around 520 kms using either route.
So 160 ltrs for the petrol V6 is worst case scenario for 520kms in Vic's case.
In your case that equates to 320 ltrs and the info from those who have done it will be a better source in this case.
Although if you go through Mt Dare you can fill up there..
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