June to July 2011 Expedition Summary
Interesting Data
Started at Laverton W.A. – 20th June at 10:10 am
Finished at Tjukayirla Roadhouse W.A. – 17th July at 3.16 pm
One day off – Laverton part way through the trip
GPS Odometer = 1346.9 kms
Average morning start time = 9:05 am
Average afternoon stop time = 3:17 pm
Average daily travel = 49.9 kms
Engine hours for entire trip = 84 hours & 43 minutes
Most distance travelled in one day = 262.2 kms by GPS
Least distance travelled in one day = 8.5 kms by GPS
Longest daily engine hours of trip = 6 hours & 44 minutes
Shortest daily engine hours of trip = 1 hour & 31 minutes
Camps - Laverton x 2 & Tjukayirla Roadhouse - all other camps were in the bush
Vehicle Trouble
Battery failing & flat – changed batteries around
Rear Shocker Absorber bolt lost – replaced with spare, no damage done
Compressor failed – couldn’t do much about that
Wildlife
Camels – 7 approx
Fox - 1
Echidna - 1
Goanna, Wallaroos, Thorny Devil
Water
Rockholes, gnammas & waterholes had mostly very high to overflowing levels of water, very few were dry apart from the smallest gnammas.
This was the most saved water we have seen in the desert on any trip we have ever done.It may be worth mentioning that Tjukayirla Roadhouse measured something like 18” of rainfall in the February/March period. No wonder the ground was a bit softer than usual.
Tyre Trouble
Every Vehicle was fitted with MRF All Steel Radials on split rims
| NO. | DATE | POSITION | PROBLEM | REPAIR/COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22/6 | Right front | Slow leak, sidewall stake - tiny | UP6 & No.3 patches |
| 2 | 22/6 | - | Shoulder stake - tiny | UP6 & No.3 patches |
| 3 | 23/6 | Right rear | Sidewall stake - medium | 122TL & No.4 patches |
| 4 | 23/6 | - | Sidewall stake - small | 120TL & tube patch |
| 5 | 24/6 | - | Sidewall stake - 50mm | 122TL & No.7B patches |
| 6 | 24/6 | Left rear | Sidewall stake - large | 140TL & No.5 patches |
| 7 | 26/6 | Left rear | Slow leak, sidewall stake - medium | 140TL & tube patch |
| 8 | 28/6 | Right rear | Slow leak | Tube problem, patched |
| 9 | 2/7 | Right rear | Sidewall stake - small | 120TL & tube patch |
| 10 | 3/7 | Rear | Slow leak | Tube problem, patched |
| 11 | 15/7 | Left front | Sidewall stake - small | UP6 & tube patches |
| 12 | 16/7 | - | Sidewall stake - small | Didn't see patches |
| 13 | 17/7 | Left rear | Slow leak, sidewall stake - tiny | UP6 & No.5 patches |
Fuel Figures for Land Rover Defender TD5, 130 Dual Cab (All Steel Radial 7.50R16)
Fuel used = 316.2 Lts
Average consumption = 23.48 Lts/100kms
Hourly average = 3.73 Lts per hour
Average fuel used per day = 11.7 Lts
Best fuel figure = 10.34 Lts/100kms
Worst fuel figure = 53.26 Lts/100kms
Mick Hutton & Connie Sue Beadell
Beadell Tours, November 2011
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