Good question @BenT @Attica04 .
In SA:
Coober Pedy 3 phase is installed according to the electrician. Just neeed property manager confirmation, then on Plugsshare.
There is a temporary 3 phase site at Marla (construction contractor) but we have given a 3 phase outlet to the roadhouse who are going to install after peak season, so this will be the one to go on Plugshare.
Similarly we have given a 3 phase outlet to the Glendambo Hotel Motel (needs mgt approval to install) and there is temp 3 phase site at a mine. There is an alternative roadhouse if the Hotel Motel fails to approve.
In practice, gaps mean that Marla and Glendambo can be both be done at 15A overnight (for a 90 anyway) which is what David did on the return trip (did not use Octopus or those two temporary sites).
In NT:
Erldunda and 3ways were listed 3 phase prematurely (not by me) so it looks like nothing has happened on Plugshare when we have actually got the 3 phase outlets in (Tennant Creek instead of 3ways).
Dunmarra, Devils Marbles and Mataranka all have 3 phase outlets now and will install (DM with own outlet)
A couple more 3 phase sites under discussion to get the max remaining gap from 350 to under 300.
Also to the west, Kings Canyon is positive for 3 phase and Yulara (Uluru) is assessing, but if you spend 2 nights at Uluru (which you will) then 15A is available and fine.
Overall there is enough 3 phase around right now to make a great trip bridged by a few 15A overnight top ups.
It would be REALLY good if someone is keen to drive to Darwin soon ! That will provide a nudge along for those 3 phase sites that still need to install ! As mentioned, the trip is "surprisingly easy" to quote David.
In SA:
Coober Pedy 3 phase is installed according to the electrician. Just neeed property manager confirmation, then on Plugsshare.
There is a temporary 3 phase site at Marla (construction contractor) but we have given a 3 phase outlet to the roadhouse who are going to install after peak season, so this will be the one to go on Plugshare.
Similarly we have given a 3 phase outlet to the Glendambo Hotel Motel (needs mgt approval to install) and there is temp 3 phase site at a mine. There is an alternative roadhouse if the Hotel Motel fails to approve.
In practice, gaps mean that Marla and Glendambo can be both be done at 15A overnight (for a 90 anyway) which is what David did on the return trip (did not use Octopus or those two temporary sites).
In NT:
Erldunda and 3ways were listed 3 phase prematurely (not by me) so it looks like nothing has happened on Plugshare when we have actually got the 3 phase outlets in (Tennant Creek instead of 3ways).
Dunmarra, Devils Marbles and Mataranka all have 3 phase outlets now and will install (DM with own outlet)
A couple more 3 phase sites under discussion to get the max remaining gap from 350 to under 300.
Also to the west, Kings Canyon is positive for 3 phase and Yulara (Uluru) is assessing, but if you spend 2 nights at Uluru (which you will) then 15A is available and fine.
Overall there is enough 3 phase around right now to make a great trip bridged by a few 15A overnight top ups.
It would be REALLY good if someone is keen to drive to Darwin soon ! That will provide a nudge along for those 3 phase sites that still need to install ! As mentioned, the trip is "surprisingly easy" to quote David.
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