Vehicles
and Equpiment
VEHICLES
Wayoutback
Desert Safaris operate late model 4WD Toyota Landcruiser
and 4WD Mitsubishi Canters. All our vehicles have been modified
or Custom built to suit our harsh Central Australian outback
conditions.
We operate
six Toyota Landcruiser Troopcarriers that carry a maximum
of 9 passengers. The Troopcarriers are a tough all round
4WD, capable of tackling the roughest bush tracks Central
Australia can offer. During our tours we usually have a
full load of passengers towing a fully laden trailer which,
during our off road excursions, end up driving through heavy
sand crossing river beds or going over the top of sand dunes.
All the vehicles are Turbo charged providing greater engine
power and response during the off-road driving.
With
the rough terrain and heavy loads we carry, the first thing
we change when we purchase a new Troopcarrier is the suspension.
The rear leaf springs get replaced with Australian manufactured
steel springs that have a couple of extra springs added
to beef them up, as well replacing the shock absorbers with
a heavy duty variety. All our Landcruiser Troopcarriers
come fitted with long range fuel tanks carrying 180 litres
of diesel, front bull bars and Haymen Reece tow bars. All
windows get a light window tint which assists the hard working
air conditioner through our long hot Centralian summers.
All
our Troopies tow purpose built 4WD trailers. The same suspension
fitted to our vehicles gets fitted to our trailers so that
if we break something on one of our Safaris then we can
replace the part by removing it from the trailer and fitting
it to the vehicle. This includes Toyota hubs, bearings and
leaf springs fitted to a heavy duty axle.
Our
three 15 seat, 4 litre Intercooled Turbo Mitsubishi Canters
are purpose built with a pod that carrys 12 passengers with
the driver and 2 passengers seated in the cab. They are
fully air conditioned with reclining seats, footrests, a
luggage storage area and kitchen space complete with a 100
litre fridge. They can carry 210 litres of fuel, 120 litres
of water and come with window tinting, bull bars, spot lights
and are built for the bush!
For
small group Private Charters we utilise the Turbo Charged
Toyota Landcruiser GXL which is Toyota’s luxury 4WD. This
vehicle seats 4 adults plus our driver comfortably and can
carry a further 3 in the rear (suitable for kids). The suspension
gets the full treatment including upgraded torsion bars,
shock absorbers, coils springs and airbags. Fitted with
an extra long range fuel tank and 50 litre water tank, this
vehicle can travel 1000km before needing to be refueled.
Hella Predator driving lights are fitted to the bull bar
allowing for safe night driving if required. A roof rack
carrying the second spare tyre, tool box and recovery equipment
as well as any spare luggage has been fitted. A satellite
phone is also available.
The
trailer for the GXL is again purpose built with the outback
in mind. Riding on independent suspension this trailer can
carry up to 170 litres of water, 2 further spare tyres and
a complete range of camping equipment including swags, tent,
tarpaulins, generator (if required), chairs, table, fridge,
etc. Because of the remote locations we find this particular
vehicle visiting, an extensive range of recovery gear is
carried in the trailer. This vehicle and trailer package
is set up for a full-on expedition!
All
vehicles and trailers are highly maintained with no expense
spared. All vehicles have a minor service and inspection
every 500km with a major service and inspection every 20,000km.
All vehicles are checked over after every tour and comply
with the Northern Territory Motor Vehicle Registration rules
and specifications for TV (tourist vehicle) plated vehicles.
EQUIPMENT
All
our equipment is purchased with quality and durability in
mind. Our swags for example are fitted with Dunlop high
density foam mattresses. This mattress is the best and most
comfortable money can buy. We hire out good quality sleeping
bags rated to minus 5° for those cold desert nights; likewise,
we hire out lighter weight summer sleeping bags if required
for our balmy summer evenings.
For
Private Charters our swags are fitted with sheets, pillows
and doonas (duvets) for your added comfort. Tents, eskys
(Coolers), pots and pans, camp ovens, utensils and crockery
are all chosen for presentation and serviceability. While
we do venture into the outback, it doesn’t mean we have
to rough it!
Your
added comfort and safety adds to your overall experience
and enjoyment. From our prospective this increases the chance
of you recommending us to your friends, family and other
adventure travellers. Fortunately for us, it is word-of-mouth
that provides us with the majority of our bookings which
is a good sign.
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