Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Qudra - Dubai - 15 Feb 2025

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Carnity off road club Newbie drive, meeting in Qudra Area, please ensure your off-road gear is as per your rank and you bring lots of enthusiasm and an abundance of willingness to learn with you.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag.
• MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

https://youtu.be/hP-2ah4Eyek

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and above

Date/Day: Saturday 15^th Feb 2025

Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/BhyPP7vKSKRR7Wsm9?g_st=iw

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, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Mandatory off-road gears: Newbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles.

Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear.

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 1 PM.
• 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 THE CALENDAR

 

 

[Paul Eldho]

@Davie Smooth_OperatorHi Davie,I am new joiner

vehicle details- Nissan Xterra ,White 2012.

No off  road experience.

Tow hooks and radio available

Thanks

 

 

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

1 hour ago, Paul eldhose said:

@Davie Smooth_OperatorHi Davie,I am new joiner

vehicle details- Nissan Xterra ,White 2012.

No off  road experience.

Tow hooks and radio available

Thanks

 

 

Welcome to Carnity @Paul eldhose, looking forward to meeting you on Saturday, I will be sending out a pre drive brief tomorrow along with convoy order and radio channel we will use for the drive, please make sure you have a look at it and watch the video, program your radio(s) etc.

Good afternoon @Zakir Mohammed and welcome to the Carnity family, as a new member to the club please introduce yourselves on the forum by replying to this post using the below bullet points:

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• Let us know if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag.
• Please also watch the MUST WATCH Newbie video briefing at the link below prior to the drive

https://youtu.be/hP-2ah4Eyek

I will send out a pre brief tomorrow along with Carnity radio programming instructions etc.

I am very much looking forward to meeting you on Saturday for a fun drive through the desert 

 

 

[Paul Eldho]

@Davie Smooth_OperatorThank you,

[Zakir Mohammed]

Hi Davie,

Thanks for the welcome and accepting you for Saturday’s trip.

My brief introduction, I am leaving in Abu Dhabi, 43 year old. I have very little experience of desert drive just a few times had opportunity to drive in the desert.

I have Nissan Petrol V6, 2024 Model. The car has a rear tow hook, and I need to check if there is any front hook. I have UHF transceiver, off-road flag, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, etc. I watched the Newbie video

Looking forward to see you.

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

Dear Desert Wanderers @Sandeep N, @Paul eldhose, @Zakir Mohammed, @Chrismayer, @Neha Jain, @B.K., @INSTINCT, @JC_E, @Joji varghese, @Mei ling, @Zsolt,  @Yury, @vinayak n, @Martin Schwaiger, and @Rajiv Sam, looking forward to seeing you all bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow morning in the beautiful Qudra Desert.

• Please read the pre-drive information below:
  • Be ready at the meeting point by 7:00am (or before) with tires deflated and flag up.
  • Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 4 (446,081).
    • Please also ensure your radio is pre-programmed to all 10 Carnity Channels in case we have to move channels at some point during the drive
    • Carnity Two-Way Radio Frequencies - Off-road - Carnity.com
  • For first timers to Carnity, please complete all of the mandatory readings and watch the video (accessed from the link below) before arriving at the meeting point for this drive (there may be questions).
    • https://youtu.be/hP-2ah4Eyek
  • A full pre drive briefing for the drivers will be conducted on the sand before we start moving your full attention will be required. 
  • Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and there are no moving objects,
    • Ensure that you are using cargo straps and not bungy type restraints to tie your gear down.
  • Please check all car fluids (Oil, Coolant, Screen wash Brake Fluid,etc),
  • Tow hooks are essential front and rear and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis.
  • Please ensure you come with a full tank of fuel (as near to full as possible).
  • Ensure you have all the necessary gear for this drive level especially your tire deflator, pressure gauge, compressor, first aid Kit, fire extinguisher, safety flag and radio. (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE)
• Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/BhyPP7vKSKRR7Wsm9?g_st=iw
• Convoy Order will be as below: 

 

 

[Chrismayer]

@Davie Smooth_Operator - wonderful that I have made the waitlist. Unfortunately, I tried to fit my flag 2 days ago but whilst doing so realized I don't have the right tools to remove my wheel lugs (secondhand car and I never checked assuming they were stock). So I can't take off the spare tire and can't fit the flag. I should have come off the waitlist but as I was number 12 I didn't think I had a chance.  

I am going to go to a tire place now to see if I can get the tire removed. But don't fancy my chances. 

If you seen an easy solution I would love to hear from you 0569917912

[Davie Smooth_Operator]

3 minutes ago, Chrismayer said:

@Davie Smooth_Operator - wonderful that I have made the waitlist. Unfortunately, I tried to fit my flag 2 days ago but whilst doing so realized I don't have the right tools to remove my wheel lugs (secondhand car and I never checked assuming they were stock). So I can't take off the spare tire and can't fit the flag. I should have come off the waitlist but as I was number 12 I didn't think I had a chance.  

I am going to go to a tire place now to see if I can get the tire removed. But don't fancy my chances. 

If you seen an easy solution I would love to hear from you 0569917912

@Chrismayer I have a suction Mount you can borrow and I have a socket set and impact gun should we need to remove the Wheel during the drive, up to you let me know in the forum please

[Chrismayer]

@Davie Smooth_Operator In that case, I will see you in the morning! Thank you ever so much and can't wait. 

[Alex M]

@Davie Smooth_Operator - thanks for including me! Wasn't expecting to hop on this drive from the wait-list, so I'd already made alternative plans tomorrow morning unfortunately... I won't be able to make it 😔 you can remove me and see you on the next one.