The Mini Fat Lap.. April to June 2016

[Dan5]

Lakeside caravan park at Kunna's is a great set up close to everything and on Lake Kunna's I spent a week over new years there and it's a top spot with powered sites right through to very well equipped cabins at a good price....we did the dam to dam run which is a must and easy access to the upper Ord from there certainly dial that area in for atleast a week mate you will love it

[Lucky_Phill]

Update.

I have my dates and full route.

Depart 23rd April.... return home 18th June.

I also have a full itinerary with distances, time, facilities and costs.

Honeymoon Bay stay is 3 days

Cape Leveque about the same

We don't get into Birdsville.

The route below shows the day by day schedule


cheers LP

[jclay1773]

That is a seriously big trip in that timeframe but good on you. Will be awesome. We leave in June and return jan 2017. 4 months in wa is our focus. Keep us updated.

[Lucky_Phill]

I've been doing more things to the Collie.

Photos tell the story, but:-

DC / DC Charger. House solar panel. 2 x Gel Batteries. Invertor. Compressor. etc etc.....














cheers LP

[JulianDeMarchi]

Well done Phil! When I'm your age I hope to do such a trip.

[Lucky_Phill]

Well done Phil! When I'm your age I hope to do such a trip.

shit Julian, I am only 3 years older than you

[Tangles]

so where does the important stuff like the Alveys go, then i will be impressed young fella

[Lucky_Phill]

so where does the important stuff like the Alveys go, then i will be impressed young fella

Sorry Mike, The trusted Alveys have not been invited on this trip. FYI.. The Sedona 1000f , BTR 4500 and the 850SSV LL will be making their presence felt though

I have completed the tackle kit... well almost.... just need to sort some SP's, and you know I am afraid of the dark side, but I am told they work well.

Crab pots, Red Claw traps etc all sorted, as is the cooker

Cheers LP

[dazyz1]

I've been doing more things to the Collie.

Photos tell the story, but:-

DC / DC Charger. House solar panel. 2 x Gel Batteries. Invertor. Compressor. etc etc.....














cheers LP

How much clearance have you got between the back of the solar panel and roof basket on the canopy?

What size batteries are you running in the back and what size fridge? I've got a 60l and 40l Engel in the back of my canopy with a 100ah and a 90ah powering them, the lights and the water pump on the water tank. I've got a 120watt solar panel to charge both batteries and I'm curious to see how much power you draw and how much the panel puts back in for you?

[Lucky_Phill]

Thought I would let ya'll know what I have done to the Collie.

2013 Colorado Space Cab. 2.8ltr. Manual. Diesel. LT Cab Chassis

Extras added.

Windows tinted to max legal.
Windscreen strip in tint
Sheepskin seat covers to front.
Polaris Head Unit including reversing camera and DVD player.
Uniden UHF radio with remote controls on mike.
Hema HN7 navigation unit.
Internal switches for reversing flood LED lights, work lights and hazard lights
LED red floor lights
Dash Mat
HD Dash Cam

Diesel Watch fuel filter system
LED light bar 10,000 lumens IP68
ARB steel Bullbar
Hayman Reece 3.5ton towbar kit.
EFS front springs and shocks
EFS HOL-17 rear leaf springs and EFS shocks
Underbody fuel filter protection plate
Safari Snorkel
Chassis internals coated with Tectyl506
Alloy tray and custom made canopy with 250kg spec ladder racks, locking doors ( keyed alike )
Under tray tool boxes both sides ( keyed alike )
Rhino roof rack ( custom mount to ladder racks )
Foxwing 2.5mtr awning
Rhino shovel holders w/ long handle shovel
RedArc DC/ DC charging system for 250Watt roof mounted Solar Panel
Solar panel mounted on Rhino Aerobars
Sinewave invertor
Electrics monitoring system including circuit breakers and Solar regulator
2 x Gel house batteries
Switches for side LED Flood lights to both sides of vehicle
Left and right hand side 12v outlets
Double piston compressor connected via Anderson Plug
60ltr Waeco Fridge on Waeco slide connected via Anderson Plug
LED strip lighting to all internal of canopy
Custom made shelving that houses Primus gas stove ( in slide out draw 800mm ) and gas bottles
Kitted out galley. ( slide out draw 800mm )
12V shower and shower screen
Rear mounted trestle plank. ( roof access equipment )
Fully functional service kit.
Extensive tool kit and recovery kit.
3 x 3mtr Marquee
Stretcher tent
Jerry cans, water containers, plastic folding table, ground sheets
Large kit of ropes, tie downs and ratchet straps
Maxxis AT 980 tyres. 245 x 75 x 16. 10 ply, including spare
Genuine Holden alloy wheels from LTZ
Free wheeling hubs to front
Various pieces of camping equipment, safety equipment and First Aid

[Lucky_Phill]

Couple more pics.

The Foxwing opened up and the Stretcher tent assembled.

[Lucky_Phill]

You will kick yourself if you don't go to Kalumburu. Slight detour of 270km to town and further 25km to Honeymoon bay from the Gibb river road.

Seems we are definitely heading there and staying at Honeymoon Bay for a few days..

cheers

[Lucky_Phill]

Quote.........How much clearance have you got between the back of the solar panel and roof basket on the canopy? About 50 mm

What size batteries are you running in the back and what size fridge? I've got a 60l and 40l Engel in the back of my canopy with a 100ah and a 90ah powering them, the lights and the water pump on the water tank. I've got a 120watt solar panel to charge both batteries and I'm curious to see how much power you draw and how much the panel puts back in for you? Quote.........

I have dual 120ah batteries. The solar panel is 250Watt. The panel puts in shitloads and I draw bugger all... sorry, that's the best I can do. I am not a leckie The gauges do tell me

The panel will even trickle in power under the fluro lights in the garage...... OH I have a 60l Weaco


cheers LP

[Lucky_Phill]

With about 11 days until I hit the bitumen I am getting a tad excited.

The mods to the vehicle have been done and most bits and pieces sorted. Last thing I did was cut and store a piece of Shade Cloth for those grassed up road areas.

I will also carry a big ass box on the roof rack for timber. Seems we are not allowed to cut wood inside the National Parks so the chainsaw will get a workout, prior to entering these parts.

Thanks all who sent my info on various places.

I will be using my Facebook page to keep my friends in the loop and hopefully, if I have enough service, I can log into AF as well .


cheers LP

[tropicrows]

Good luck phill. Enjoy and keep us posted.