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Fred's long-term agenda is to convert Abu Dhabians who have driven a lot to lead newbies for other Abu Dhabians, then PCR problem solved 😅🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Great machine, and it's the best selling mid size truck in the states. But still go test drive Tacoma, because it's using the 3.5 engine, torque comes much later than the popular 4.0 engine. You will feel like driving a turbo car, not much torque untill you kinda push the rpm higher. I wouldn't like it in sand. But fuel economy is better than 4.0 On the other hand it's sibling 4 runner is more popular here, it's equipped with the 4.0 engine that's has wider torque band, and it's basically a LWB FJC made in US, with Atrac rear locker crawl control Tundra is a different story, tundra is indeed bigger wider more comfortable and has more powerful v8 engines, but lacks of offroad gears, it has only ABS simulated LSD or eLSD, and on Tacoma 4runner you can find rear locker Atrac crawl control stuffs that are more professional for offroading I personally would choose a 4runner if ever one day I'm giving up on the Pathfinder. BTW, Both cars I believe are compatible with the Prado and FJC offroad mods here.

Just like the 4Runner, these are US market vehicles and can only get here in UAE if you decide to import them. They are indeed very capable offroaders. The 4Runner is basically the US version of the Fortuner. I would not compare it with the Tundra, as they are smaller and lighter than the Tundra (which is a good thing in the dunes in my opinion). Going for Import brings some extra work and costs but it can be done. But be aware you will only get 3rd party insurance if the car is a US import (at least that's what i've heard).

Welcome back. 👋

yes, that would be a good plan 👌

Hi Gaurav, Eager to join in on my 1st drive...! no prior offroad experience driving myself.. have been on AN Carnity drive with a friend... Vehicle Details - 2014 xTerra OR... Clearance is there and standard recovery points front and back.. Excited for the weekend!

or are you changing to another off road car and sell the Y62 as a lady driven well maintained stock car 🤣

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 strictly follow these guidelines. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions Mandatory Safety Requirements Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above When: 16 Jan 2022, Sunday Meeting time: 01:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/d1upaXAL6yRLCyee6 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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 05:00 PM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A POINT WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Friday - 9 AM. 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. Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list. 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

@Ale Vallecchi Pls confirm my spot. Thank you. to clarify I mean I would like to join so please secure this open spot for me.

Sorry to hear that @Imteeaz. I hope all will be OK. See you next time. Dear @KAMALIO, there is an open spot in the drive. Should I add you? Thanks a lot

@Ale Vallecchi hi ale - was looking forward to my 1st drive with you. unfortunately i will need to remove myself from this drive for medical reasons. catch up with you guys soon. cheers

@Pascali will keep you in the RSVP for now, but cannot promise nor confirm that your promotion will come through this week. Every promotion is being discussed with all marshals first, and fast-tracking from Newbie to Fewbie after only one drive is very rare in the club (safety precaution). I hope you understand. If your promotion is not finalised or accepted, you will need to drop from this drive. Hi @Anoop Nair seeing this is your first drive of the weekend, i have added you to the RSVP. See you !

hi @KAMALIO, i can see you wait listed for the fewbie plus, but unfortunately you are not supposed to join the drive since you are at the Fewbie level now. Thank you😄. I am removing you from the waitlist now Hi @Mahmoud Taha, from your profile ..you need to do many more drives in newbie and fewbie levels to join a fewbie Plus drive. I am removing you from the wait list now. 🙏

Congrats @Mark Dwell done. Been a pleasure watching you handle that beast. Enjoy the new level. .

Done bhai👍

Hi @Alphin Aloorif you have a drive already for this weekend, you will move to the waitlist, and there will be an icon next to your profile that shows 1 or 2 (first or second drive). From Thursday onwards we will accept and move people from the waitlist automatically into the "going" list if there is available space. SINGLE DRIVE REQUEST To prevent all drives from getting full on Monday by multiple RSVP, we would like to request everyone to please RSVP ONE DRIVE (for the weekend: Saturday and Sunday) initially and then RSVP your second or third drive from Thursday onward, please. Mon - Wednesday - Limiting one drive per member (For the weekend drives: Saturday and Sunday). Thursday onward - RSVP on multiple drives are open. P.S. You can waitlist your name anytime for multiple drives by clicking on the new "Add Waitlist" button.

Hey I’d like to join this drive but the attendees are capped at 5? I guess that’s an error right?

Thanks for nice night drive was my first time experience to drive with convoy i really love it thank you Chaitanya D for the trip and thank for everyone and support team nice to see you there M.Seidam

Dear Chaitanya @Chaitanya D It has been for a while since we drove together. What a lovely cool desert night trip. Your style is unique as always smooth and relaxing for any given drive level. Thanks my Friend I and Abdallah enjoyed it 🙏 thanks @Rsjiv Samuel as a second lead and @Alex Raptor for watching us at the rear , pleasure meeting you after quite a while . Thanks to all the participants today new and old faces for sharing this lovely night drive . it seems that the ground was solid enough especially at the ridges that seldom was any slip . but also this doesn’t mean that you have done wonderful today. wish everyone a good time cheers

Offroad Flag Guidelines - Discussions - Carnity.com @Mark Dolman You may find the info in this thread

For safer off-roading, we request every off-roader to follow these mandatory safety requirements. Failing to abide by these mandatory safety requirements = NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE. Your safety is our top priority but ultimately it is YOUR responsibility. Seat Belt: is the most important safety feature in every car. It is illegal not to wear and is of paramount importance when off-roading. Seat belts constantly protect you from bumps and jumps during the drive. Everyone in your car should be wearing a seat belt at all times - without any exception, excuse or reasoning. Driver, passengers, guests, family, friends, kids everyone should wear a seat belt at all times. It's the driver's ultimate responsibility to make sure everyone is wearing a seat belt at all times. Failing to abide - even once - you will be banned forever from Carnity off-road club. All children should be sitting on age-specific child/kids/booster seats with the seat belt fastened. Nobody should lean outside the windows or sunroof from a moving vehicle for any reason. You can only accommodate maximum passengers, as much as the seat belts available in your vehicle. If you walk across to help to recover a car and then jump in another offroader car for reaching back to your car, please wear a seat belt even if your car is one dune away. If your car breaks down or is stuck and you join another offroader car, please wear a seatbelt at all times. Secure loose objects: Everything should be strapped and secured in your vehicle before you start the off-road drive. All off-road gear- Shovel, Jack, Board, Compressor, Fire extinguishers etc. should be either fully strapped with strong tie-down ratchet (no bungee cords and no spider net) or a boot partition should be installed with molle panels, dog guard, boot divider mesh or flexible straps. This is to prevent any off-road gear from freely moving in the cabin space and potentially causing a fatal injury during off-road bumps or any unforeseen accident. No camping gear, chairs, boxes or wood should be kept loose in your car boot. Clear Visibility and Focus: While off-roading, driver should have clear visibility and focus. Anything that blocks the clear visibility should be removed immediately from your car e.g. excessive front wind-shield tinting, loose sun-visor, etc. You should immediately stop driving off-road during sandstorms, foggy conditions, or any other natural conditions that hamper visibility to continue. Check and/or replace your wiper blades every month, as rubber degrades with time and if your wiper is not cleaning the windshield properly it may block your visibility. All distractions from passengers, music, phone calls, etc. should be avoided while off-roading.

A safety flag is one of the most important safety items during desert driving. It improves your visibility to other vehicles, allowing convoy members and approaching vehicles to spot you well before reaching the top of a dune. Every off-roader is required to carry and use a proper safety flag on every drive. Flag Requirements Your safety flag must meet the following requirements: * Height: The flag should extend 2–3 metres (7–10 ft) above the roof of your vehicle. * Mounting: Install the flag vertically using a sturdy pole, preferably mounted to the roof or side window. * Visibility: The flag must remain upright and clearly visible throughout the entire drive. Approved Flag Types The following flag types are welcome: Solid colour flags National flags Sports team flags Charity or social cause flags Custom personal designs Not Permitted The following are not permitted: Towels, rags, torn cloth, safety vests or plastic bags used as flags Political or religious flags Flags representing other off-road clubs Commercial advertising or brand promotion flags Flags containing offensive language, symbols or images Respect the Club Your safety flag represents both you and the Carnity Offroad Club. Please choose a design that is respectful and appropriate for a family-friendly environment.

Suction cup is good enough for light weight flag pole. If you are using heavy pole the one which is available in ACE hardware requires a proper fabricated bracket bolted to your vehicle.