Wrangeld Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes And learn the art of offroading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure. You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to practice your off-road skills slowly but surely. Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY) Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY) What you'll learn: Introduction to off-roading. Desert driving basics and etiquette. Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices. Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures. Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice. First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Why should I join? We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques. If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control. Can my vehicle do this ? This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further. Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications. Can I bring passengers ? Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions. Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity. MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club When: 21 May 2021, Friday. Meeting time: 05:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/ts6DHLks7YaSzo8L6 GPS Coordinate: 24°49'07.9"N 55°15'19.5"E Type of Car: Any 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Tire deflator, pressure gauge and compressor, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 new members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM. 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 or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddaquat Tanvir Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Agree to the requirements, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted May 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Dear Absolute Newbies @Nishant Mulani @Saddaquat Tanvir @Aisha S @Abdelhamid Elbasossi thanks for signing up to the Absolute Newbie drive. We will publish the meeting point within a day or two. In the meantime, can you please share with us, the following. Your car. Is is modified in any way? Do you have the required clearance? If there are low hanging spoliers or air dams, there is a risk that they can be damaged so please take this into consideration. How much 4x4 experience do you have? Please share with us if you've been out in the sand before, or if you had any other off road experiences. When did you get your front and back tow hooks inspected last? You'll not be able to drive unless your tow hooks are in good condition, so it's worth getting them checked before any disappointment. Looking forward to seeing you on Friday for the drive. Please also make sure that you watch the instruction videos here in this feed and you that before arriving you understand how to disable your electronic safety devices as far as possible (ABS/EPS/Airbags) and look through the manual to get a good understanding of how your 4x4 gears work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddaquat Tanvir Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Morning, the car is a Toyota Landcruiser GXR 2019 with no modifications. I have driven once, via a lesson arranged by Toyota 2 years ago in the desert, the clearance was good underneath. The tow hooks, I presume were tested in the last service. In the last 3 years they have only been used once, and that too was in the desert. I need to purchase a Compressor, can you recommend any good trusted ones? thanks Daq 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdelhamid Elbasossi Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Hello. I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2020 stock one and the hooks has been inspected a month ago during last service I believe. It will be my first off road drive. see you all guys.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nishant Mulani Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Hello, I have a Nissan Patrol 2021 with no modifications. I do not have any experience, never driven in the desert. Its a new car so the hooks are been completely unused. Looking forward to this experience. Thank you, Nishant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Pellegrini Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 I have have a 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero 4 door no modification. Hooks have been inspected and used recently. I drove in the desert 4-5 times already in the last 4 months Looking forward, Paolo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted May 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Saddaquat Tanvir said: Morning, the car is a Toyota Landcruiser GXR 2019 with no modifications. I have driven once, via a lesson arranged by Toyota 2 years ago in the desert, the clearance was good underneath. The tow hooks, I presume were tested in the last service. In the last 3 years they have only been used once, and that too was in the desert. I need to purchase a Compressor, can you recommend any good trusted ones? thanks Daq Hi Daq, There key issued for a compressor are the speed of inflation and reliability. Look for something that is rated at around 150PSI otherwise it will take a lot of time. Many of us in the club have Chinese built 'Camel' double chamber compressors that you find in Dragon Mart. This should cost around AED 250 depending on your negotiating ability. They are great, until they are not and it's always a gamble. Single chamber compressors are less expensive, but take much longer to inflate. You can pick up a basic one for around AED 150. Don't buy the inflators advertised on Facebook as magic inflators. If it's not attached to your battery during inflation, it's not going to last inflating one tire, never mind 4. From a traditional 4x4 store you will find more expensive compressors that will in the end be more reliable. Top of the range is and ARB https://www.amazon.ae/ARB-CKMTP12-Twin-Compressor-tank/dp/B007KEVN00/ref=asc_df_B007KEVN00/?tag=googleshopp09-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=386279144787&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12177137606592306946&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1000013&hvtargid=pla-434843921239&psc=1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Ashman Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Going I agree to all. I have a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara - 2 doors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikumar Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 @Nishant Mulani @Saddaquat Tanvir @Aisha S @Abdelhamid Elbasossi@Paolo Pellegrini @Ivan Pironi @Rory Ashman The drive location has been updated. As mentioned by Richard, it's mandatory to go through the Newbie Briefing Video. Few more updates about the drive would be provided tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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