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Dear Friends @Ashok chaturvedi @Waqas Parvez @Vaibhav @Ben84 @Davie Chase @topgear @Mohamad Anwer @Naveen Raj @Gregory @Tareck and @Pacific Thank you all for the RSVP hoping the climate will be at best for our long quest tomorrow ( it’s 100km + ) so please as I mentioned earlier in the drive thread come with full fueled tank please . Being blessed driving with all of you previously at least once if not more I can say we have a strong long convoy .🙏 Supporting this drive from the support team will be @Rizwanm2 , thank you buddy , at center forward . also from the senior friends will be @Pacific in the sweep as well as @Ashok chaturvedi as my second lead . please be sharp at the meeting point which is in the beginning of this drive post by 07:00 🕖 or bit earlier so we can launch sooner 🙏 we will be communicating on channel 3 ( 446056 ) for any EMERGENCY MY CELL : 0554045278 convoy order as below 👇 good luck and see you all tomorrow inshallah.

Fellow Offraoders, time to wrap up the plan for tomorrow's adventure. The final convoy list is: @Yasirimam @Jona @Gerrit Bus @Rasif ABDUL RAHIM @Azeem M @Shahzad Akbani @Desert Wrangler @Faiz Amir @Adam James @Beide Worku @Juan Carlos Prego Perez @Eli Zandro Hamoy @Emanuel @Joao in addition to my old friend @JeromeFJwho will be supporting the drive tomorrow.. thanks buddy. Pre-drive details below: 1- Please be on time and bring all your passion for off-roading and pull as much as you can of yourself out of bed.. trust me you will need all of it. 2- Be at the meeting point by 7:00am (or before) and be ready to move max by 7:20am (deflated, flag erected, 4H on, radio on and set, airbags/traction/abs all set....) 3- Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 1 (446,006) 4- Briefing will be done on on the sand or radio depending on the wind 5- We expect fast wind and unpredictable changing dunes so please be prepared for a demanding drive which you will require your undivided attention. Bringing passengers is ok provided they will not be a cause for distraction and don't have known motion sickness or fear of heights. 6- Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and no moving objects 7- Please check all oils, tow hooks, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis. 8- please ensure you come with a full tank (as much as possible) in addition to all necessary gear for this drive level specially your safety flag and radio (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE) 9- Meeting Point: https://maps.google.com?q=24.8053360,55.2655880&hl=en-AE&gl=ae&entry=gps&lucs=s2se,a1 10- Convoy order

Drive RSVP is closed now. Please find your convoy numbering below. @Sanjay Malik @Sivakumar @karim hamandi @Nasr.990 @Ammar Naji @Abdul Basit Khan @Quresh Motiwala @Joseph Raju @Yesu Yarlagadda @Ahmed Mostafa @Bhaskar @JERINE_B @Farook Veettil @Patrick van der Loo We will use radio channel 1: 446.006'25 Please bring your programmed walkie-talkie, safety flag, compressor, tire deflator and tire pressure gauge. In case of any emergency, you can reach me on 050 5258706 Gaurav 1999 Silver Pajero Sanjay Malik 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser - Blue Sivakumar 2019 Nissan Patrol - 4 door - Grey karim hamandi Xterra 2022 Nasr.990 2012 Nissan Xterra- White Ammar Naji Expedition Abdul Basit Khan Nissan X Terra - OFF ROAD 2010 Quresh Motiwala 2016, Mitsubishi, Pajero, 4door, white Joseph Raju 2006 Nissan Patrol -4 door - White Yesu Yarlagadda 2021 Nissan Patrol v8.0 Grey Ahmed Mostafa 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.8 - 4 Doors Bhaskar 2019 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Blue JERINE_B 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4 door stinggrey Farook Veettil 2014 Land cruiser V6 - White Patrick van der 2022 Toyota Prado Adventure - White

The start point was looking difficult, then we became convoy of daredevils and all went to dunes to emerge victorious. Thank you All.

Drive Report It was a drive that the weather threatened, I know driving in strong winds, but these were winds capable of blowing your car off track and I had my doubts as whether it would go ahead. I was happy to get to the meeting point and assess from there. When I arrived, although visibility was poor, it was sufficient. And so we went, I asked for clear , concise comms, in such conditions it was important the airwaves were kept clear in order for me to communicate, as I knew what lay ahead. The dunes which normally beckoned us to sidey along them, and ride atop them were fraught with dangers. Massive crevices, huge craters in the most random of places, hard wet sand that is normally covered with soft sands exposed and winds that literally blew you off track. The mighty winds were no match for the strength of this convoy! Bravo! This drive had everything, tight technical dunes, long range dunes, some steep climbs and some nice crossovers. Some areas though were just no go zone and the call for @Thomas Varghesenot to follow came across the airways as I found myself in some tricky spots. I am utterly amazed at how well our first time fewbies handled it all! I don’t have enough praise for @Joseph Raju , @Markus B and @Imran Kashif who coped so well. Sure, we had the rope out a couple of times and some self recoveries, but by goodness it was hard work out there today. @KAMALIO, @Faisal Alhashimi. @Manoj Soman , @Michel Van Woudenberg and @Muhammad Qasim all continue to develop very well and showed some good technique today. Great job guys. It was also great to see an old face in @Lucky sAm for someone who hasn’t been out for some time you had a great drive! @Chinthaka Ruwan, first time I’ve had the pleasure of your company on a drive I think, easy street for you. Many many thanks to the wonderful support I received from the other IM drivers, @Thomas Varghese who did a great job at second lead, @Looper who was constantly on hand to advise on stucks and refusals, and @Pacific who kept everyone at the back safe and helped out with refusals. I can’t thank you all enough for stepping up. Finally, thanks to this wonderful convoy for being so attentive, listening to and following instruction and driving so well! I had so much fun! Until our next adventure😎

Good evening all, Here's the convoy list for tomorrow. 1. Kailas-L 2. @Joji varghese-SL 3. @ASAD. 4. @Morshedi 5. @Osama M 6. @eldose baby 7. @Waqar Sarwar 8. @marks- CF/ Partial Lead 9. @BHANU PRAKASH VISHWANATH 10. @Trekado 11. @Imteeaz 12. @Ahmad Shaker 12. @Rsjiv Samuel- SW Please let me know if there is change in anyone's plan as we have WL. We will be on channel 2. See you all tomorrow morning.

I advise everyoneto check the gallery as @Thomas Varghese and @Joseph Rajuu posted some great pics. Thanks for that!

Dear off-roaders @KAMALIO @Jose Thomas @Mark D @Omar ElGamal @Faisal Alhashimi @Ashy @Karthik Raptor @Sudhanva Sonawane @Rob S @Richard Franks @Paul Zeitoun Being 1st drive @Jose Thomas @Faisal Alhashimi @Ashy you have been added to the drive. Below convoy list order. We will be using channel 1. For any emergency you can reach me on 0506318834. Look forward to see you tomorrow morning.

It's a fantastic choice @sertac and I totally agree with everything you said above on Merc quality build, reliability, and a good balance of performance with luxury. I had a brief experience of using the 2007 E350 of a friend when he was traveling as I was about to buy his car, but he changed his mind after coming back from vacation. Strong advice, stay away from car dealers and even private dealers and look for private seller who has their name on the registration card. As I tried for over a month to find a clean one but ended up with all private dealer's cars and then I changed my mind.

Everybody fears a roll-over. Some members here have experienced one, and seen one too. But they are not as common as you are led to believe. In my 36 off-road drives with Carnity so far, I haven't seen one or even been exposed to a situation which may have potentially become one. I've felt challenged but I've never felt afraid. This is not to say, that it can't happen. The marshals and the center-forwards (depending on where you are in the convoy), will always take the most reasonable line. You are also permitted to not attempt anything that you're not comfortable with. We don't shame anyone around here - because this isn't a race and we're not staging the next production of Mad Max Secondly, in most cases, a roll-over or any slope-side accident is caused when drivers continue to fight against the most powerful of natural forces - gravity. If you learn to read how your car behaves, its weight, its dynamics, how much or how little throttle you need, what the sand is telling you, and ultimately how all of it combined is reacting to the gravitational force, you will master the art of driving your car at the limit - but safely. I regularly drive on track at the Autodrome in addition to the off-road drives. And I have insurance covers to protect me and my passengers first. The vehicle is secondary. As expensive as it may be, it's replaceable. But if a comprehensive cover gives you the peace of mind, do go for it. But think of it just as the name suggests - "cover". Don't let the fear of a roll-over prevent you from taking calculated challenges to push how much better you can be. And don't let the learning of all those drives send your confidence into overdrive that you fight gravity, and risk it all. See you on the sands soon

well firstly thinking you will roll over is a bad start before you even start 😉. As long as you dont do something crazy, take care of yourself and your car during the drive you should be fine. You have to of-course factor in the risk when you pay the extra premium for your insurance. What is the probability of you having a total loss in the first place? is it really such a common thing? you will probably end up paying the extra premium but never need it. But it depends on person to person, I know some people who have always had only 3rd party insurance, others would like to have full insurance even for an old car. So i guess if you are that sort of person who wants to have all his risks covered then go for it.

Thank you @Foxtrot Oscar for the Amazing drive. What a Climate!! As predicted the weather was Windy and dusty but still we had a good moments in Desert. First I thought drive will not happen but the Courage and Skill of Marshal made it possible Thank you @Looper, @Thomas Vargheseand @Pacific for your guidances and support in refusals and stuck. Thank you all participants for the amazing and wonderful drive

Hi @Gaurav, You guys are very quick! Yes, just accepted the morning drive and was about to remove myself from this waitlist. We'll see you on another drive. Have fun, Emanuel

Thank so very much Dr..

No change and hoping to join this drive.

Dear @Yasirimam @Jona @Gerrit Bus @Rasif ABDUL RAHIM @Azeem M @Shahzad Akbani @Desert Wrangler @Faiz Amir @Adam James @Beide Worku @Juan Carlos Prego Perez @Eli Zandro Hamoy Thanks a lot for RSVPing to this drive. I am about to finalize the convoy final structure and trying my best to accommodate as much as possible from the very long waitlist we have and give everyone a fair chance while also ensuring a smooth, safe, and enjoyable drive to everyone joining. Hence it's very important to ensure that you all make advise asap if there is any change in your plans for tomorrow morning so I can allow our friends on WL1 then WL2 into the drive. WL1: as you have no other drives for this weekend, you have the highest priority to jump to any open seat or if we decided to stretch the convoy with 1 or 2 more. So please let me know if these is any change in your plan. 1.@Emanuel 2. @Joao 3. @Sharat Nambiar 4.@Farook Veettil 5. @Dr Tanveer Ahmed 6. @Alex Hollands WL2: You already have a 1st drive for the weekend so unfortunately priority is given to WL1. Thanks for your interest in driving with me and I can't wait to have the opportunity to drive with you soon. 7.@Quresh Motiwala 8. @Mo. 9.@Tareq Al Turq 10.@Salvador Perez 11.@Sreenath Giridharan

@Asad, @Rob S, and @munkybizness have explained and covered a lot above better than I can explain in words. Well done in expressing and explaining the real concern so well. Well done guys. I can only advise that car insurance companies here are a little flexible OR ignorant of market value. What I mean to say is that basic Range Rover starts from 300k and fully loaded can hike to 750k so insurance companies software auto-data (I think) doesn't list or display 20 trims and specs with their book value and only shows key 4-5 trims. I faced this problem when getting insurance for my Range rover which was Vogue (not regular HSE) and also Supercharged and the insurance company kept sending me the quote for either RR Vogue or RR HSE supercharged and both trim had a much lower value than my car value. When I explained this point to them, they have done some manual adjustments and gave me the insured value that I was looking for. Bottom line, when you buy the car, try to maximize the value of cover with a single insurance company that can work out cheaper, easier and single point to contact in case of any future claim. And make sure that the insurance company does give proper off-road cover and not 20 meters or 50 meters off the tarmac cover (fake off-road cover).

Hi.. Just fixed the issue.. Can you plz check and revert

Yes the weather may prove challenging . We will have to assess it once we are out there . At best it may curtail some activities (ridges may be difficult to see depending on the wind) , at worst (if sandstorm ) we may have to stop but rest assured I have experience of this and we will, as always, drive in a safe manner whilst having the most fun we can have .

I've bought all-sorts of different levels of insurance in the past. this sounds similar to "GAP" insurance they sell in UK. It really depends on your financial situation, but my best advise is buy what you feel comfortable with. as example: If you will drive the car the same way whether you have the higher insurance or not, then it really comes down to more financial cost / risk analysis only. If you believe that you will n be extra hesitant due to not purchasing the extra insurance, and driving around with worry, then for me its worth paying for to give you the freedom to enjoy your time in the vehicle! you don't want to spend 150k Dirham on a car and never properly enjoy it! Its just as much psychological and it is facts and figures! Hope this helps!

Hi @Srikumar, I've been added to the Al Qudra drive so I just now removed myself from this drives waitlist for someone else to take my waitlist spot. Have a fun and safe drive, Emanuel

Hi @Islam Soliman in Sha Allah will join.

Most welcome Ashok bhai @Ashok chaturvedi

@Emanuel I have removed you from the convoy list as I noted that @Islam Soliman has already added you in his Qudra South drive at the same time. @Dr Tanveer Ahmed your WL2 request accidentally jumped to the RSVP list, so please ignore the email that you must have received that you are going for this drive. It was my mistake and I have removed you from the RSVP list.

Hi @Islam Soliman I am good to go 👍🏻

Hi @Islam Soliman No change in plans, looking forward to this drive, thanks for organizing.

Will join inshaAllah

Hi @Islam Soliman I had opted out of the other drive as I wish to be in this drive tomorrow. Can you let me know the chances for tomorrow? Thanks.

Stop for prayer please except my apologies for 5 to 10 mins late

Thanks @Gaurav This helps a lot.

Hi @Islam Soliman No change in plan. Hoping to join the drive thks / Sharat

Congratulations @Joseph Raju

hi @Shaaz Sha, there is something wrong with the starting point pin. Its not showing the accurate location.

@Hisham Masaadi will be attending this drive

Thank you @Reggie Landicho for confirming, hope will meet other time. @Paul Zeitoun system added you to the drive.

Roof LED bar is ain’t for regular highway drivers unless you go really slow which also not safe on highway ( low speed ) . This is the main reason why i preferred a front bumper installed one as well as a side shooters which I am happy so far even if I am the first car 😅

I need to drop out @Hisham Masaad. enjoy guys

Looks like an accurate prediction, it has been indeed quite windy this morning.

Dear @Islam Soliman as you can see and as expected I got my promotion to Fewbie Plus. Can you let me know if I can join this ride; if yes so I can pull out from the waitlist on some other rides I waitlisted on. Thanks a lot.