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  1. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Yes, the Defender went really well... my fellow travellers were a little bit envious when it came to camp setup time... I just stopped, got out and opened the back door and I was done... It was so good after a LONG day of driving to be able to crawl in the back and go to sleep...
  2. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Would really love to get back down that way again as the last time was back in 1996 when I was a fair bit younger. If this CV19 ever settles down, then I would love to plan to see the Grampians for sure
  3. RMAC67

    Garmin Overlander

    I know down here in Australia there is a program called OZI-Explore. Quite a few guys I know run it as u can create and upload your own maps, etc but again it is not as good as Basecamp for planning as it's routing is from point to point and unlike the BC. I'm starting to use (learn) a few...
  4. RMAC67

    Garmin Overlander

    Thanks for PART.1 and PART.2 info on the Overlander... You have helped me make up my mind NOT to purchase an Overlander at this point... I know down here in Australia, HEMA had and has had all sorts of issues with running their product on the Android Tablet platform and I, at 1st didn't...
  5. RMAC67

    Garmin Overlander

    I was also told that u can install a OBII Bluetooth adaptor into the OBII port and then utilise a OBII App on the Overlander to monitor your vehicles various gauges/temps, etc. I personally haven't done this though...
  6. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Day.28 Distance: 1221kms (Driving Time:14h44m) With me getting a little bit homesick and missing my family but also wanting to see some things on the way home I decided I would again head north to Adavale and then head into and check out Hell Hole Gorge NP. Reached the Park just after 9am and...
  7. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Day.26 Distance: 472kms (Driving Time: 6h29m) Woke and packed up and headed out to Birdsville only to be greeted by a constant stream of Vehicles and Vans heading out to the Big Red Bash music concert. It was a sight to see but the dust was something we could have done without. Rolled into...
  8. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Day.25 Distance: 201kms (Driving Time: 5h18m) Slept in for the 1st time and left our camp later than I would have liked. The track conditions had greatly improved with a smooth run down the Madigan with speeds of 30kph being reached. You could start to see some of the approaches to the dunes...
  9. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Day.23 Distance: 51kms (Driving Time: 5h31m) With Beachcomber being some 52kms to the east we got going early and slowly slogged our way eastwards. We continued over sandhill after sandhill navigated around and over all the Spinifex mounds and moguls to be surprised with a beautiful valley of...
  10. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Day.20 Distance: 53kms (Driving Time:4h59m) Another cold morning as we all slowly rose and packed up. The shotline that we were following quite often would just disappear and then reappear over the next few sandunes. All vehicles continued slowly and with all vehicle tyres deflated down into the...
  11. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Day.17 Distance: 327kms (Driving Time:4h55m) With the group of 5 cars camping together for the 1st time, pack up took a little longer, but it wasn’t too long and we were back on the road, reaching Finke around midday. We refuelled for the last time and bought some veges before heading off again...
  12. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Day.14 Distance: 242kms (Driving Time:6h59m) Woke again to a rainy morning where we quickly packed up and headed north towards Mt Finke. Reached Mt Finke to find it hidden by clouds. Wasn’t much point in climbing it so we had lunch and pushed onwards, bouncing our way along Googs Track. Finally...
  13. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Day.11 Distance: 117kms (Driving Time:3h48m) Headed off for our 1st remote part of the Trip – Googs Track and the lesser known/visited places of Jellabinna & Yellabinna Rocks. Entered through the gates into the Park and got our 1st taste of the Googs Track. It was badly chopped up with severe...
  14. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Day.8 Distance: 169kms (Driving Time:3h11m) Left a bit later than normal as we needed to book online our following nights camp in the Gawler Ranges. Once packed up we headed north to Lake Gardiner, then backtracked a bit and made our way into the Gawler Rges NP where we camped for the night at...
  15. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Day.4 Distance: 257kms (Driving Time:4h54m) Today was a leisurely drive down along the Darling River into Menindee Lakes to check out the Lakes as this area was bone dry upon my last visit. To my joy the lake system was full of water and birdlife. I made an easy day of it and just drove around...
  16. RMAC67

    2021 Googs Track and "Off-Track" Simpson Desert Trip - AUSTRALIA

    Total Trip Distance: 8489kms Time Frame: 29days Total Fuel Used: 1067ltrs Economy for Trip: 12.6ltrs/100kms Vehicle: 2010 LR Defender 110 Wgn Other Vehicles: (105’s Cruiser Wgn; 100’s Cruiser Wgn; 79’s Cruiser Ute; Landrover 110 County Wgn) Map of Trip: The Trip can be split into 2 Parts - 1st...
  17. RMAC67

    Garmin Overlander

    Garmin sent me these 3 links to help regarding working with Basecamp & the Overlander: Creating Detailed Routes for Overlander on BaseCamp Exporting User Data from BaseCamp Importing and Exporting GPX Files on the Overlander
  18. RMAC67

    Garmin Overlander

    Cheers for that.... I've since been told by Garmin that when using the Overlander with Basecamp, u need to copy the files to the mSD card and from there using the Overlander Explore within the unit to import the file into the Overlander for viewing... My main concern was not being able to...
  19. RMAC67

    Garmin Overlander

    Guys... I haven't "yet" read through this whole post but I've been using Basecamp for years for trip planning and as my Library for storing all my past Trips and hopefully future trips. I've got over 14,000 waypoints and 4500 tracklogs covering all of Australia. I'd like to keep BC going purely...
  20. RMAC67

    Defender 110 - Sleeping arrangements

    This is what I've done to the rear of my 110 Defender: Defender110 Wgn Rear Sleeping Arrangement The rear seats simply fold down and the platform sits above. If I need the rear seat, then I simply slide the platform back towards the rear and fold the rear seats back up.... works a treat. I...
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