Ultimate Simpson Desert 4wd Travel Guide - Everything you want to know PART 1

The Ultimate Simpson Desert Travel Guide: If you are new to Simpson Desert Travel or have already done a few crossings in this 2-part video series, I will try to provide the most comprehensive Simpson Desert Travel Guide available. I try to cover all topics regarding desert travel, from preparation, packing, and fuel requirements to emergencies to towing a camper trailer through the Simpson Desert and so much more.
00:00 - Intro
02:41 - Best direction to cross?
03:27 - French, Rig, WAA, Madigan or Hay River Line?
07:35 - Permits & Requirements
09:16 - Fuel Requirements
11:24 - Water Requirements
13:04 - Food requirements
15:04 - Vehicle Requirements
16:49 - Vehicle Service & Preparation
17:53 - Which Tools To Carry?
20:11 - Raised Air Intake
20:45 - Air Compressor
21:34 - Do you need Diff Locks?
22:54 - What UHF to use?
23:53 - Emergency Communication / First Aid and What to do !
28:11 - Ground Charly
28:47 - How many Spare Tyres?
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[@AlloffroadAu]

A lot of effort went in to this going trough many years of archive footage, I hope you enjoy.

[@chrisdardis4794]

Brilliant video Stefan, heaps of great info. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@JakeScaramuzzi]

Thanks Stefan, much appreciated. Excellent information

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Comprehensive. A must view for anyone looking to tackle the Simpson Desert. You can tell this guide was created from experience. Nicely done. 👍

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@boxheadmr]

Stefan, you should reach out to SA parks and see if they are interested in hosting the video. Would benifit many.

[@my4wd546]

Great video for the desert "virgins". Looking forward to Part 2. Will be out there again in July/August, can't wait :-)

[@northislandguy]

It blows me away people travel so remote without the proper gear like tyre change equipment Thanks for the video this was great information and I’ll be watching this again just as a reminder for other trips Cheers mate 🤙

[@Vinceventuring]

I always love seeing what people eat on the road. Great episode!

[@AndrewMacdonald638]

Well done!

[@simonmiles4727]

Great work Mate Look forward to part 2

[@swisscourthustle]

Very valuable and informative video Stefan! As a person interested in remote travel that’s never experienced it, I can say that this seems very daunting. But you’ve done a great job of simplifying each requirement! Seems like a very expensive ordeal!

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks mate, yes the initial set up cost a little but subsequent trips are ok then

[@NasTimeAdventures]

A great guide to the Simpson. I hope at least. Haha. I'll tell you soon. Thanks mate.

[@AlloffroadAu]

lol keep me posted how you go with it

[@johnhowell6139]

Brilliant. So much information and so clear. Thanks for the hard work.

[@AlloffroadAu]

My pleasure!

[@Scarface22753]

Appreciate the video mate! Amazing information

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tommyinoz2100]

gut gemacht! can't wait for the next one

[@AlloffroadAu]

vielen dank

[@electrasonic]

Thank you for some great advice !!

[@AlloffroadAu]

You are so welcome!

[@jaredtansley3236]

Always love your content matey.

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you very much

[@alancolley9937]

Fantastic. Very helpful thorough information. Thank you very much

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chriskaskadanis3795]

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kneedownpom397]

Excellent video and information.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stuartkcalvin]

Great piece mate, thanks.

[@AlloffroadAu]

No problem 👍

[@graemetowner7257]

hoping to do Simpson this year, great advice and info, thank you

[@AlloffroadAu]

Have fun! it's well worth it

[@bhg00]

Great video thanks

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RafikiAus]

Brilliant video - thanks for sharing

[@AlloffroadAu]

Our pleasure!

[@brentmcd12]

great video ! very interesting and informative! I have a raised air intake but I call it a snorkle ! you definitely got some incredible footage along your journey ! well done ! looks like you had a great adventurous trip!

[@AlloffroadAu]

if it's sealed I also call it a Snorkel but most installers won't seal them unless you ask so I call them in general raised air intakes

[@LuaiADV]

As comprehensive as it gets. I loved it!

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad you liked it!

[@OverlandUnknown]

Excellent and comprehensive video mate, thank you for the info. Cheers, Grant

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jayshields9919]

Very informative. I like the thin stubby cooler idea.👍Cheers.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad you liked it!

[@scumpert]

Thank you..

[@benkincade5254]

Good summary Stefan. Some good tips there.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johndobbyns8651]

Great video Stefan

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you

[@schlumberger112]

Thank you for sharing this. Greetings from Dubai

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks for visiting

[@unproadventures4142]

Thanks for all the info Stefan Doing a first crossing next year Cheers again 👍

[@AlloffroadAu]

nice, I’m sure you will enjoy

[@dougneville9097]

G'day mate very informative vid and intertaining,a lot of people don't realize what is evolved in desert travel.So that should help.Thanks😎

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KookaburraMick]

Thank you for this great video, very good and professional information! Greetings Michael

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@viffer781]

I am heading out for my first crossing in July. Your video is brilliant....thank you so much.

[@AlloffroadAu]

You’re welcome 😊

[@michaelnugara1]

Wow Stefan. Thanks a million as I also will be doing the Simpson desert in June, but unlike you it's it first time. West to East. Excellent info and I hope we bump into each other. 👍

[@AlloffroadAu]

that would be great mate

[@jackfromthe60s]

Excellent info.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@placesweexplore]

Sehr informativ. Nach unserem crossing 2018 werden wir dieses Jahr noch die Madigan line machen.

[@defendermodsandtravels]

Extremely professional and comprehensive. At the same level as Tom Shepard's bible on overland expeditions. I don't know the Simpson desert so can't make any meaningful comment but most other expeditions wouldn't require this level of preparation. One small suggestion - I have resisted locking diffs (apart from the central locker which is OE) because of the complexity. I find that limited slip diffs give a very useful improvement in traction although they don't work unless the wheels are touching the ground of course. They are "fit and forget". This video will be invaluable to anyone who is planning this trip. Well done.

[@AlloffroadAu]

I would agree a good ATB is also a good option and i used to have one in the front of my Discovery 2 (eventually changed to for a locker though as it gave me more control for rock climbing and was not reactive) never used one in Sand though wonder if it can make things harder as it still reactive.

[@terrywarner8657]

I agree that the company provided hard cases for tool sets should be replaced with a soft case. Although the contents of plastic cases are immediately verifiable, the cases deteriorate. Soft cases fit into available vehicle storage spaces more easily.

[@AlloffroadAu]

yep would be great to offer a Hardshell option and a roll option ideally with a pocket for each part so you can still keep an easy overview

[@sharongreaves759]

Great viewing Stefan, we are planning our trip to the Canning in July and are hoping to get to the Queen Desert Baths, it looks great.

[@AlloffroadAu]

one of my all-time favourite spots

[@big.red.76]

Your experience shows in this brilliant, informative video mate. Planning our first run in ‘24 and this here is perfect advice Stefan👌👌

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WildTouring]

Appreciate the effort you put into this, heaps of priceless information here. Only one small criticism - you didn't tell us how much beer to take on a crossing haha!

[@AlloffroadAu]

lol sorry I get away with a 6 pack on a 3 week trip so my advice would not be helpful for most

[@defendermodsandtravels]

15l/100 km is my rule of thumb :-)

[@paulharrison8114]

Many thanks for this excellent informative video. Awaiting part 2 with eager anticipation. Do you have any comment on Boab 55l diesel fuel tank mounted on the roof rack?

[@AlloffroadAu]

second Part will go in to roof racks in detail

[@HammerRocks]

Informative and a great summary 👍 I too do not carry a high lift jack. I've never had the need to use one (touch wood it stays that way). It's just an extra unnecessary weight to carry. As I have a FJZ80 (ie. petrol), fuel is my biggest concern for a Simpson Desert crossing. I've been told, to double the average on-road fuel consumption of your 4WD, to get an average Simpson Desert fuel consumption. For me that means to double my average on-road fuel consumption of 18L/100km (36L/100kms!). Base on this, to do the crossing between Mt Dare to Birdsville via the French Line, I'll need an additional 60L on top of the 145L on-board tanks. Yikes! Though when driving on Stockton Beach, I usually get an average of around 25-26L/100km. I'll need to look into this more.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Stockton fuel figures should be quite accurate mate

[@fatmanoverlanding]

You should be right. I know two people who have crossed the Simpson on an FJ Cruiser and a petrol Pajero, carrying only 2 spare jerry cans of fuel each (40L extra). The FJ Cruiser, only needing to use one for the trip.

[@TechnikMeister2]

Its not a challenge anymore and its become a highway with traffic problems. Motorcyclists are crossing it in two days unassisted. Now if you want a challenge there is still the Canning. Thats an achievement.

[@AlloffroadAu]

yea easier in regards to Dunes but more remote, and the corrugation is bad. kzbin.info/aero/PLA2XSq4ONOVI72TUv_aTOyozhNHpiMOBJ

[@mark2073]

Comment no. 1!!!

[@FrancoMartinese]

Absolutely fantastic videos I’ve only just discovered them and about to do Simpson desert trip. I must admit not having used many GPS applications in the past (apart from Mud Maps 3) I am not sure whether to just convert to Memory Maps after your reviews, or if I should use Explore Oz? Or perhaps should I be using both? Any thoughts you have would be appreciated

[@AlloffroadAu]

the new Memory Maps for all should be out any day now so I wait for that, for the Desert MM is better than ExplorOz however if you can afforded having both is a good option

[@davidtorrance1345]

Question on trailer Excellent video as the outback loop coming and home vie the Simpson desert back to Brisbane is planed this winter However I was going to take my patriot camper for the loop and French line home Should I consider an alternative crossing or just swag it Thanks heaps again Looking forward to part 2

[@AlloffroadAu]

trailers are covered in next part

[@davidtorrance1345]

Excellent thanks. Great channel btw

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you

[@joshnewbon6873]

Great video! Do you think a secondary fuel filter is required?

[@AlloffroadAu]

I don't think so, just make sure you don't get the last drop out of the tanks, most outback fuel stations would not be in business if they sold contaminated fuel.

[@joshnewbon6873]

Yeah fair point, thanks again!

[@stevesmith3556]

I see you use a Coleman white fuel stove. I find they are way more efficient than propane for the weight and burn hotter. I also live at high altitude, so propane doesn't always work under low pressure. Had mine 20 yrs and never an issue🤠

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes I love the stove my one is now 9 years old and I only once changed the seals

[@mikaugo]

Diesel $2.71 at Birdsville at the moment

[@LuaiADV]

I saw different stoves in this video. Can you share with us what stoves they are and what has been your favorite to use?

[@AlloffroadAu]

I use a Coleman 533 Dual Fuel Stove and a JetBoil for water boiling

[@rp4b449]

I like your compact Buffalo ultimate tyre repair kit but cant find it. Where are they sold?, ty in advance.

[@AlloffroadAu]

to be honest it was in one of my cars I unfortunately have also never seen it in a store

[@jonyjonsy]

RIP Liz 2:25

[@djhigh392]

Do you use Fyrlyt lights? I thought I saw them on your car. Cheers

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes had the Nemesis on the Defender a few years ago.

[@zayghamnawaz9617]

Do you offer any training for the people who want to learn proper off roading.

[@AlloffroadAu]

I do individual training occasionally if I have time

[@Surfjanus]

Hello. Can i ask what a upgrade for all that you jave done with yhe car cost. And where all tje parts is to be bought shipped to Norway

[@AlloffroadAu]

check out the build video do a search for 105 on my channel

[@allanpower8041]

How much per month was your satellite phone charge and which provider did you use?

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thuraya and $15 per month

[@allanpower8041]

@@AlloffroadAu Thanks Stephan. Really enjoyed the video too.

[@TheKodiak72]

Much rather a HF radio then sat phone.

[@AlloffroadAu]

all have Pros and Cons but unless you are already a radio nut a Sat phone is a way easier option to HF.

[@MrJohnnybe123]

All the equipment, expensive …

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes good stuff cost, 4 wd is no cheap hobby alone because of fuel and maintenance cost

[@overlandme]

You efforts creating this video are really appreciated...almost covered every aspects with decent B-role running in the background...not many of such good videos are found these days.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks a ton