COVID 19 Compliant - Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Qudra South - Dubai - 13 Nov 2020

[Srikumar]

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

 

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
• We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. 
• Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
• Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
• No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When: 13 Nov 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Qudra South Entrance https://goo.gl/maps/fvvEikozLi5ee3ht8

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM

End Point: Qudra Parking - Last Exit ADNOC

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 15 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • 1 Lead Marshal + 1-2 Senior Members + 12 Members.
  • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list. 
• Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.

PLEASE RSVP THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT 

 

[Srikumar]

@Nitin Mohan @Vinojps @Arshad Roojee @Shyam Karat @Nathan Evans @Luca Bregni @Vijaysekhar @Prabuddha Madusanka @bassel el rafei @Atif @belal hadi

As we are less than 24 hours from the start of the drive, here is a brief of what we plan to do tomorrow:

PREPARATION FOR THE DRIVE AND WHAT TO EXPECT

1) Please ensure that you reach the meeting point on time, i.e., 6:00 AM sharp. A little early would be better. If you are late, you would be left behind.

2) The senior members on the drive are me and @Vanessa8580

3) We will be using Carnity Channel 4 tomorrow. (446.08125 Mhz). The instructions to program the radio are provided in the below post. Please ensure that you have a fully charged and programmed radio before the drive. We are not carrying spare radios for this drive. 

4) All traction controls, ABS and Air bags need to be switched off. If it requires pulling the fuse, please do the needful. Incase of any queries you can always ask the senior members before the drive or better still, post your queries on this drive post and we would assist. 

5) Please ensure you have a flag, pressure gauge, deflator and a radio as a minimum. If you have a compressor, it would be excellent as currently the air compressor at the last Exit (ADNOC) is not functioning. You would then have to borrow a compressor from someone or alternatively drive down to ENOC gas station which is about 15 kms away on deflated tyres.

6) For highway tyres you can deflate to 15 psi. Those who have AT tyres, you can deflate to 13 psi. 

7) Feel free to ask questions at any time. 

😎 Convoy Numbering will be posted after 7 pm today evening. 

We shall be starting the drive from the South Qudra side from where we would be entering the long range dunes. We will be driving for about 3.5 hours practicing driving in sand, proper steering control, crossing some dunes, and getting you and your vehicle more familiarized with the desert.

By 10:00 am we will be heading out towards the Qudra parking.

 

[paolo dassi]

Hi @Srikumar I RSVP this drive after 9 am today, can I still join? Please let me know, if not possible I will join a drive next week, no problems!

[Srikumar]

3 minutes ago, paolo dassi said:

Hi @Srikumar I RSVP this drive after 9 am today, can I still join? Please let me know, if not possible I will join a drive next week, no problems!

Hi Paolo, I shall add your name while making the convoy list. See you tomorrow morning.

[Luca Bregni]

Hi  @Srikumar , I am about to buy a compressor and I would like to ask for  your advice. Do you think that the one in the attached photos is enough powerful? I have a jeep wrangler JK. 

[Frederic]

4 minutes ago, Luca Bregni said:

Hi  @Srikumar , I am about to buy a compressor and I would like to ask for  your advice. Do you think that the one in the attached photos is enough powerful? I have a jeep wrangler JK. 

These compressors are a bit weak for weekly use. Give it enough time to rest so it will not overheat.

[Srikumar]

26 minutes ago, Frederic said:

These compressors are a bit weak for weekly use. Give it enough time to rest so it will not overheat.

Agree. Give it a break of 5 mins after doing two tyres. The life of a compressor depends on how long you run it hot.

[Atif]

55 minutes ago, Luca Bregni said:

Hi  @Srikumar , I am about to buy a compressor and I would like to ask for  your advice. Do you think that the one in the attached photos is enough powerful? I have a jeep wrangler JK. 

I suggest if you can buy the camel brand double compressor that is around 300-350 Aed it is better. It should be available in Dragon Mall. Smaller compressors take much longer to inflate and will heat up quicker. 

[Luca Bregni]

Alright , got it. I think I'll go for a more powerful one. I'll check in dragon mart. Thank you @Srikumar @Frederic @Atif

see you tomorrow 

[Srikumar]

Convoy Numbering

1. Srikumar - XJ
2. Shyam Karat - Wrangler
3. Nathan Evans - Jimny
4. belal hadi - Pajero 2009
5. Basset el rafei - LC
6. Nitin Mohan - Prado
7. Atif - Prado
8. Arshad Roojee - Wrangler
9. Vinoj - Wrangler
10. Prabuddha Madusanka - Xterra
11. Luca Bregni - Wrangler
12. Paolo Dassi - Pajero SWB
13. Bony raphi - Wrangler
14. Vanessa - Pajero

See you tomorrow on or before 6:00 AM.