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Full Day Intermediate Desert Drive - Liwa Yellow Truck - Abu Dhabi - 01 Dec 2022


JeromeFJ

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What is Yellow Truck ?

Buried deep inside the Bu Hasa Desert near Madinat Zayed City, there is an abandoned water tanker truck, which due to its remote location, has become a pilgrimage for many Offroaders all over the UAE.

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How did it get there ?

That remains part of the mystery.....

What's the location ?

You will have to join the drive to find it....

And why exactly should we go there as a club ?

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This area, together with LIWA Moreeb area, is the ultimate playground for offroading, where you will find monstrous dunes, stadium-sized bowls, and the sheer size and remoteness will make you really feel you are in a different world ! This will be an unforgettable experience and will make you become part of our yearly pilgrimage team !

 

When?? When ?? WHEN ??

We have several drives lined up during the UAE National Holiday Weekend of 2022. 

Check the drive calendar and  BOOK NOW !!

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Intermediate & Above - Drivers shall have completed min 2 IM drives in the last 2 months, with the same car.
The drive will very demanding due to the size of the dunes, the remoteness of the area, the duration of the drive. You will need to be fully sync with your car. Do not come to this drive with a new car or new set up (shocks, tyres ...).

When:  01 December, Thursday

Meeting time: 7:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/bZ77eVtDJqDhGJBm7
You can come early and camp in same starting point if you like.

Last Fuel Station: https://goo.gl/maps/D6t1rXkuecZScyPZ9

NO 100 Liters of FUEL = NO DRIVE - Carry additional jerry cans accordingly

  • SWB Cars = 2 Jerry can of extra fuel
  • LWB Cars = 1 Jerry can of extra fuel
  • 100+ liter fuel tank cars = No need for extra fuel.

Lunch Break: 1 Hour in between with couple of short breaks (if needed).

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, lunch, snacks, face mask, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 4:00 PM

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

  • This drive is limited to 10 cars only.
  • If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
  • RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy 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 ON BELOW CALENDAR

 

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Hi @JeromeFJ I would love to be in the intermediate convoy but I only have one IM drive so far with another coming up this weekend. I’d been removed from another drive before for the same reason so I booked a FB+ to be on the safe side. I’d appreciate if I could move my RSVP here or at least be on the WL. Thanks.

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Hi @Beide Worku, I will keep your RSVP for now. You have to complete 1 more IM drive during this weekend (no excuse, you have 3 on the menu !) to be accepted for this drive.

Then I recommend you to chose a level where you are comfortable. Consider that the scale of the dunes, the remoteness of the area, the duration of the drive will add to the challenge, and drives at any level will be an unforgettable experience.

 

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Thank you @JeromeFJ, excited & looking forward to it. I am planning to camp the night before the drive, Any one planning the same?

Also, I will have to carry 2 Jerry Cans as per the drive rules, any recommendations for a specific jerry can? Or those red ones sold at the gas stations would do the job

Thanks

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49 minutes ago, Haitham Khattab said:

Thank you @JeromeFJ, excited & looking forward to it. I am planning to camp the night before the drive, Any one planning the same?

Also, I will have to carry 2 Jerry Cans as per the drive rules, any recommendations for a specific jerry can? Or those red ones sold at the gas stations would do the job

Thanks

I am sure the post 2013 FJ owners dont have the relevant information for you cuz they dont need it :D

 

The gas station ones will be fine, the only issue is how to strap them properly, they are rounded with only 1 handle

You can get other types but make sure the cap properly seals the body, gasoline evaporates very quickly when its exposed in air and will take over your cabin. and make sure you have a funnel to pour it in. I will be taking 80L fuel tank + 20L Jerry since its only a full day drive

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12 hours ago, JeromeFJ said:

Hi @Beide Worku, I will keep your RSVP for now. You have to complete 1 more IM drive during this weekend (no excuse, you have 3 on the menu !) to be accepted for this drive.

Then I recommend you to chose a level where you are comfortable. Consider that the scale of the dunes, the remoteness of the area, the duration of the drive will add to the challenge, and drives at any level will be an unforgettable experience.

 

Thanks Jerome! Of course one more to go, I might even throw in another just for good measure :) I'd been to LIWA before on a two day excursion so comfortable to hang with this crew. Still may Lady Luck keep us company. 

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@Rob S @Anoop Nair @Beide Worku, as you have seen in the drive post, and discussed above, We have set a criteria of having completed min 2 IM drives in the last 2 months to attend the drive. This is to ensure that everyone is comfortable and can fully enjoy the day.

Please make sure you complete 1 more IM drive during this coming weekend. Alternatively, you can sign-in for a FB+ Liwa YT drive. I'm sure they will be as exciting as the IM drive.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Dear Desert Drivers, 

@Haitham Khattab @Sunil Mathew @Rob S @Tom B @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler @Gok Krish @Beide Worku @Chris Wing @Mario Cornejo

Thank you for signing up for the full day Yellow Truck drive.

 

A few but very important pointers below. Please read them carefully. 

1. Please ensure that you are there at the meeting point on 7:30 AM SHARP. As there is a long distance to drive if you leave in the morning, make sure to leave ahead of time and keep at least 30mins spare time for refueling or a tea break.

2. Get lots and lots of rest the previous day. The more the better as this terrain will not only challenge your vehicle but your mind as well. We would need your complete focus, and fatigue due to less rest is the last thing that is needed on such a terrain. For those who prefer camping the previous night, you can do so at the starting point as its a nice spaced out area. Bring some firewood incase if you wish to have a bonfire to keep you warm. Cleaning up after the bonfire is mandatory.

3. Ensure that your 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up. A vehicle breakdown in this terrain will result in not reaching our beloved Yellow Truck so please do the needful to get your 4x4 in the best possible condition.

4. You will be needing 100 litre total fuel amount before starting the drive. For example, if your existing fuel tank is 80L, then you need to bring a 20l jerrycan with you, safely strapped inside the vehicle (or outside if you have a suitable bracket or holder). Make sure your main tank is full. There is an ADNOC 15mins away on the way to the meeting point.

Location of last Fuel Station:

https://goo.gl/maps/Ug1sGJE1PP6eJBJNA

5. Spare tyre should be in good working condition. If not been used recently, ensure that you take it out and check the condition properly. Also ensure that you have the wrench that can be used to remove your tyre (if needed). In the past we have seen that people upgrade their tyres but still keep the the original wrench which is of no use to remove the upgraded tyre. So please ensure that your car has the right tool to remove the tyres (if needed).

6. Air compressor, proper shovel, flag, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, radio. Recovery gears as soft shackles, D shackles, Tug/kinetic ropes, straps, jack if you have etc...

7. Fully charged radio (tuned to all Carnity Frequencies) with spare battery / radio. If you have a car charger for your radio, please bring it along.

8. Car charger / battery pack for your mobile.

9. Plenty of water, approx 5 litre per person.

10. Bring along your breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc in easy to eat packing. We shall be having breaks in between the drive.

11. Dry food, energy bar, cookies, nuts, crisp to munch while driving

12. Bring garbage bags along to carry your trash. Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited.

Please make sure all the off-road gears, jerrycan, and any other item in the car is strapped properly.

Please take this event seriously and understand that this terrain, due to its remoteness and size of the dunes will challenge everyone on this drive. If you decide to bring passengers, please make sure they have spent a full day already in a vehicle in the desert and are used to it. There are hardly any nearby exit tracks and rerouting might take hours, so once we are in this terrain the aim is to complete the entire drive and visit the Yellow Truck.

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Dear @JeromeFJ - Apologies, My co passenger wanted to join the yellow truck drive, and unfortunately she has some commitment hence I will miss this, and do next day YT drivez, will miss the driving with this fantastic convoy though...

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