Newbie Desert Drive - Maliha - Fossil Rock - 7 Feb 2020

[Szymon Stankiewicz]

@Gaurav Is it ok to bring someone as a passenger?

[Gaurav]

7 minutes ago, Szymon Stankiewicz said:

@Gaurav Is it ok to bring someone as a passenger?

Absolutely fine, as far as you can stay focused to learn and drive.

If you would have been absolute newbie, then it is highly recommended to drive alone for first 1-2 drives at least.

As you have driven before so you know how vehicle dynamics behave in sand and you just need to practice those skills.

[Szymon Stankiewicz]

@Gaurav Perfect! Thank you and see you tomorrow

[AbdulBasith]

Hi,

I am joining tomorrow and driving Patrol (y62). This is going to be my first offroad drive.

From requirement list, I just have recovery Kinetic rope and air compressor.  Let me know, if any thing else is mandatory for first drive.

Regards,

Syed

 

 

[Gaurav]

36 minutes ago, AbdulBasith said:

Hi,

I am joining tomorrow and driving Patrol (y62). This is going to be my first offroad drive.

From requirement list, I just have recovery Kinetic rope and air compressor.  Let me know, if any thing else is mandatory for first drive.

Welcome Syed, please RSVP the drive calendar.

And for the first newbie off-road drive you don't need anything other than your 4x4, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

[Frederic]

@Muhammed Riyaz welcome to Carnity !

Kindly provide us the following info:

* Which 4x4 are you driving ?

* Do you have any prior offroad experience ?

* Are the vehicle's towpoints in good condition ?

 

[Biju Joseph]

I will be joining tmrw. Is there anything else I have to do?

Biju Joseph

[Frederic]

4 minutes ago, Biju Joseph said:

I will be joining tmrw. Is there anything else I have to do?

Biju Joseph

Dear Biju,

Please RSVP on the calendar by clicking on "GOING" so your name will appear in the list.

[Muhammed Riyaz]

Dodge Durango Citadel 2012 V8 5.7L AWD

I have no off road experience 

I think vehicle in good condition 

 

Thank you.

[Frederic]

1 hour ago, AbdulBasith said:

Hi,

I am joining tomorrow and driving Patrol (y62). This is going to be my first offroad drive.

From requirement list, I just have recovery Kinetic rope and air compressor.  Let me know, if any thing else is mandatory for first drive.

Regards,

Syed

 

 

Dear @AbdulBasith

Welcome to Carnity ! Your compressor will come in handy to inflate after the drive. Your rope we won't be needing on your first drive. If you have a tyre deflator and pressure gauge lying around you can bring them. Once you join more often, then a flag, deflator, shovel, and two-way radio will be essential.

8 minutes ago, Muhammed Riyaz said:

Dodge Durango Citadel 2012 V8 5.7L AWD

I have no off road experience 

I think vehicle in good condition 

 

Thank you.

Dear Muhammed, No problem we are here to teach you.

Our question with regards to the towpoints is quite important, as we have seen time and time again that people enter the desert with defective, rusted, or even without proper tow points or recovery points. In that case we can't recover the vehicle safely. Please do check and verify if you have towpoints and if they are fixed properly.