Below are a list of vehicle modifications, safety gear and other accessories that are highly recommended in order to undertake this journey.
Vehicle Modifications & Accessories
- Frontal Protection Bar (Bullbar)
- Rated Recovery Points Front & Rear
- High Ground Clearance (2″ lift would be ideal)
- Vehicle Mounted 80 Channel UHF Radio (40 Channel also acceptable)
- 12 Volt Air Compressor
Required Vehicle Spares
- Fan Belts
- Radiator Hoses
- Air Filter
Recommended Vehicle Spares
- Fuel Filter
- Spare Front & Rear Shock Absorber
- 2nd Spare Tyre
Required Recover Gear
- Long Handled Shovel
- Rated Snatch Strap & Shackles
Recommended Recovery Gear
- Traction Boards (MaxTrax)
- Electric or Hand Winch
Required Safety Gear
- Full First Aid Kit
- Approved Sand Flag – See below for requirements
- EPIRB or Satellite Phone (1 per convoy)
Recommended Safety Gear
- Satellite Phone or HF Radio
- Backup Handheld UHF Radio
Safety flag requirement
All vehicles must be fitted with a safety flag as detailed below when travelling in the Simpson Desert Conservation Park or Simpson Desert Regional Reserve.
Flag: Minimum 300mm wide by 290mm high, made of fluorescent materials, red-orange or lime-yellow in colour
Vehicles: With front bulbar – flag pole attached to the bulbar, with top of the flag a minimum 3.5 metres from the ground
Vehicles: Without front bulbar – flag pole attached via bracket at the front of the vehicle, with top of the flag a minimum 3.5 metres from the ground; alternatively flag pole attached to the front of the roof rack, with top of the flag a minimum 2 metres from the roof of vehicle