Expeditions 7: Two Years Around the World on all Seven Continents.
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Scott Brady
Founder
The Land Cruisers have just cleared customs in Brisbane and we are getting ready to head to Australia. I am really excited about this segment, especially getting into the desert. Australia is such a beautiful place and filled with friendly, helpful people. We have nearly 4,000 kms of dirt tracks planned, doing a big loop through the Tanami, Great Sandy, Gibson and Simpson Deserts.
Kurt and I will be in Brisbane all this week working on the trucks at ARB Cooper's Plains. Would love to say hello to anyone in the area, go have lunch, etc. Going to be fun to get Greg, Jeremiah, Kurt, Bruce and the rest of the team in the trucks and in the outback
We have learned a few interesting things with this leg, one of them being fuel storage. We have 180L in each truck, but will need closer to 300L each for the Canning Stock (including a fill at well 33), so we are going to use 50L drums. Greg noticed them when he was there racing the Outback Challenge a few years ago. Much cheaper than buying NATO cans and they are 50L (can be topped to nearly 60). Since we wont need so many cans for future segments, this is a quick and inexpensive way to carry a big volume of diesel (or whatever) and then leave them behind. They typically hold race fuel and are sold in all major cities in Australia. Kinda cool and could be helpful to other travelers looking at the same issue.
We contacted Mark Tierney:
Race Fuels Pty Ltd
racefuels.com.au
0419 511 517
Kurt and I will be in Brisbane all this week working on the trucks at ARB Cooper's Plains. Would love to say hello to anyone in the area, go have lunch, etc. Going to be fun to get Greg, Jeremiah, Kurt, Bruce and the rest of the team in the trucks and in the outback
We have learned a few interesting things with this leg, one of them being fuel storage. We have 180L in each truck, but will need closer to 300L each for the Canning Stock (including a fill at well 33), so we are going to use 50L drums. Greg noticed them when he was there racing the Outback Challenge a few years ago. Much cheaper than buying NATO cans and they are 50L (can be topped to nearly 60). Since we wont need so many cans for future segments, this is a quick and inexpensive way to carry a big volume of diesel (or whatever) and then leave them behind. They typically hold race fuel and are sold in all major cities in Australia. Kinda cool and could be helpful to other travelers looking at the same issue.
We contacted Mark Tierney:
Race Fuels Pty Ltd
racefuels.com.au
0419 511 517
cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
Wheels up shortly
Scott Brady
Founder
We are hoping the west stays pretty dry, at least for April
. So far, the CSR conditions are reported as pretty good, but a big dump could change all that. . . such is the nature of adventure!
Willman
Active member
We are hoping the west stays pretty dry, at least for April
Buen suerte amigos! Have a great time! Can't wait to see it in the OJ!
Tread Lightly!
Observer
Good luck out there guys. Can't wait to read all about it.
Curt
Curt
Landroverholic
Observer
Welcome back to Australia. Good luck with the prep and hope the desert is kind to you.
Regards
Callum
Regards
Callum
Scott Brady
Founder
Pierre,
It was great to see you again and spend the day in Brisbane. Thanks so much for the help and support!
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
My pleasure can't wait to hear about how you adventure unfolds...
desmocruiser
Observer
We are hoping the west stays pretty dry, at least for April
Or sometimes the adventure of nature! Best of times, travels and safety to all!