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Convoy Numbering 1. SK 2. ASAD. 3. Imran Kashif 4. Haitham 5. Waqas Parvez 6. Tom B 7. Rob S 8. Varun 9. Anoop Nair 10. Foxtrot Oscar 11. Sunil Mathew 12. Zed We shall be using Carnity Channel 3. See you tomorrow morning.

DRIVE RSVP IS NOW CLOSED @Yerem [email protected]@babaski@Arsalan Ehsan@Ishak@Bravoecho@Theo09@Abdelghani@Ahmad Mehwi@Frans M@Quresh.@Melenany I am happy to announce that we will be able to entertain all waitlisted members as @GauravSonihad stepped up to lead a second convoy ! @Faraz Mohammad@Sachith Jagannath@Rashid Alseeni@Juan R@Stan@Simon D@MohamedSherif@fayez@Nadeem [email protected]@Nathan@Dodi Syahdar When you arrive at the meeting point, CONVOY 1 will be on the right hand side, while CONVOY 2 will be on the left side as per below picture. Please bring your offroad gears as per your level. @Sachith Jagannath and @Sajan.S as you are joining us for the first time, please bring a pressure gauge, tyre deflator, and compressor as a minimum. If you have a flag and shovel already, together with a radio you can of course bring it along. If you do not have a radio yet we can lend you one for this drive only. Please make sure your vehicle as front and rear towpoints and let us know which 4x4 you are bringing and if you have prior experience. See you all tomorrow at 7.30AM Sharp ! (Earlier is always better)

Morning everyone. Just noticed that Google maps was acting up (again). So I have updated the meeting point mentioning the coordinates. The meeting point is next to the mosque I will be closing the RSVP by this evening and will then announce the convoy numbering. Please go through the important points once again. Most important is to keep your car as light as possible. It will help to exit the bowls on your own and will also help incase we need to pull you out. 😂 But dont compromise on your recovery gear. The last time I was there in Pajero Bowl, we needed all the ropes that we had to get the car out.

Hi folks, I have had my Wrangler for more than 3 years now, but never taken it for a desert drive with open top. Weather is fantastic, So I am thinking of posting a drive with only open Wranglers/ Broncos. I would like to take interest of other Wrangler/ Bronco members. Plan is to have a Fewbie level drive end of January if we have enough interest. I am sure main concern would be about sand and dust going inside the car. Hence if we plan this drive, we will try our best to minimize sand going inside by avoiding any self recoveries that may throw sand in, avoid dusty path etc. Prior to the drive, we could also help each other in getting the top off from the vehicle I have added a poll to gauge the interest. Cheers!

Thanks @Srikumar for the add, looking forward

Thank you @Fredericfor the update and @GauravSonifor leading the second drive and allowing us to participate.

Dear all, Please find the convoy list for tomorrow. 1. @Kailas-L 2. @Rajiv Sam-SL 3. @Glenn W 4. @Tharun Kumar V 5. @Vanessa8580-CF1 6. @Krishna R 7. @premindra rajaram 8. @Brette-CF2 9. @Bjoern 10. @Shahid Mehmood 11. @Pascal 12. @Miguel Codes 13. @Joji varghese-SW We have a long convoy very well supported by Vanessa and Brette. We will be on channel 1. See you all soon. Cheers!

NB drive???? Who said? But what about the drives, they are newbies? I say, it is modesty. Yes, it wasn’t at all NB drive, it was FB+. As i mentioned in my briefing, the drive was supposed to be FB+ in badayer. While finalizing the drives last weekend, it got changed to NB, and i thought will not change location and keep it badayer. Eventually, with the masters, it turned out as i planned, FB+ drive. Thank you very much @MohamedSherif @Rk ram @rohit kumarfor making the day. It was simply amazing and fun. All made it on time, briefing and started moving… moving … moving…no issues 🤔🤔🤔..what’s going on? All good Deepak in the back? Yes all good. OK, will start small climb's, no issues. Higher …. No issues, then that’s it. I have realized I have drivers behind me, if I don’t satisfy, they will leave me an go by themselves 😅.The result is self explanatory down. In moving time about 2 hours, we made about 54km, i gave up. I have to keep something for these guys to see in the upper levels drives, and thought all had enough and can leave 1 hours ahead of time. Thank you very much for @Pacific and @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler for joining and supporting. I know you didn’t have much to do, but still I have to be grateful. Wish you all nice weekend, and look forward to see you again.

Good point @Looper regarding the switch area. For wranglers JL, the sand and dust can pass through the switch gaps and can make the switches stuck. I had to change the whole panel once as the hazard lights were not going off. If not under warranty, it can cost 2K plus. So I got the below cap that can be easily put on during desert drives, and I remove once the drive is over. It gives complete protection to the switch area. Additionally when I take the hard top off, I have a sun shade protection. This can help reduce the sand coming inside.

That’s the total fuel that you have to have so inside the tank and jerrycan together 😁

Thanks @GauravSoni for this lovely morning chil! I got to kmw the sunrise is 7am these days😂! And I loved the way u planned it, start, get on a high dune , coffee and watch sunrise and then quick drive ( which lasted 3+ hours😂) @Tharun Kumar V @premindra rajaram @Pranjal Varsani1 Must say everyone drove brilliantly, No sidesloping at all, and quickly picking up on distancing and ridge riding! also admire their patience, it was anothet great learning experience, I realised later, we used 1 rope for first car, 2 ropes for second car and 3 ropes for third car😎🙌🏼! Looking forward to these , perhaps also a sunset drive next?😎 P.S : Special thanks to @Looper I ensured that I join this drive😂!

I cannot Agree more to this @Hisham Masaad! My first drive with rooftop removed, I significantly understimated the potential today and from automode moved to manual, with those sandsplashes, I was just wondering what next and when do we pull out rope or shovel - But disappointed😂😂, My first NB drive without rope or shovel being used, and neither 4low!!! kudos and congratulations to some amazing FBs in making!! @rohit kumar @Rk ram @MohamedSherif! @Pacific as always great to see u and have u as part of convoy. @Hisham Masaad : By todays benchmark, you know what a FB+ drive should be now Fantastic day! Thanks again Folks. My fav click is this and others in gallery!:) Enjoy!

Hi Frederic, sorry for the late response. I am driving ford explorer 2010 model, i do have the required gears as you mentioned. And this isnmy first drive with lead and part of convoy. Hi Frederic, Also please let me know if we have any point of contact apart from this web response, just invase if requires to get in touch with you or someone tomorrow.

Hi @Benjamin With 100-120ltr in Jerry you can offer Premium Cafu service there… 😀 will be a profitable trip for sure 😀👍

wise decision mate - you do not want to stuck in this part of the world

Sorry to miss this one, looks like a good run, please let me know if anyone has to drop out 👍

If you search pajero bowl on google map there is a picture of that car im guessing 😂😂

Not there else I would have loved to join you guys. Drove topless a couple of years ago. It was an IM drive with @Srikumar and I was in a sandstorm. Just make sure after the drive you use your compressor to dust off the dashboard, especially all the nooks and corners of the buttons. @Kailas has a cover to protect the switch board panel which is a better idea.

Good morning @Vanessa8580 I just wanted to confirm where the fuel requirement is listed; 6 cylinder cars require 100-120 liters of petrol is this total fuel? or extra fuel in jerry cans? apologies for the silly question just don't want to show up with too much or too little 😂

@Gary F I Rekon this is the best time to do a drive like this. I think it would be awesome and a great idea too. I manage to bring the desert home with me after every single drive with the roof on couldn't imagine what it would be like with it off 😂

Been considering this myself @Kailas, its a great idea, we have only taken the entire roofs of our Jeep’s once, it was fun but too warm at the time, this is an idea time of year for it. I think it would be a lot of fun but we would need to schedule a stop by the car wash with a big vacuum on the way home 😀 what do you think @Benjamin ?

@Kailasyou mean complete roof or just the roof panel on the front. Only jeep drive sounds good to me.

Dear Desertnauts let's prepare for Saturday's orbit in our Solar Park "system" of dunes, sabkhas and mixed terrain. We will leave from the outskirts of Solar Park's Innovation Center (the iconic glass spire visible from a most parts of Qudra and Lisaili), launching the convoy in a southern direction, across the so-called "Middle Earth", spinning off at Little Sweihan, slinging eastward toward Lisaili. Once there, upon reaching the furthest point from the "sun", we'll revert our course, heading first north to the boundary between Murqab and Lisaili, and finally, racing through Lisaili itself, we'll travel southward, all the way back to the Solar Park tarmac road. The drive will maintain a relatively fast pace, all things considered, but since the goal is to complete the relatively long counter revolution, and not to beat any speed record, we may reduce the speed, to insure a safer and smoother progress along our orbit. The convoy has been built keeping in mind the power of each driver's car, together with their current rank and previous experience, and will line up as follows: @Chris Wing in Second Lead @Paolo Pellegrini at #3 @Mike M. at #4 @Jaro Tuzinsky will be #5 @Jona #6 @Mehmet Volga will Center the convoy @Daniel Rodas at #8 @Gerrit Bus #9 @Ashutosh Garg will take #10 @Charbel #11, and @Mohamad Anwer will Sweep the convoy. The radio channel has not yet been decided and will be confirmed upon reaching the meeting point. Come ready for a lengthy drive, bringing along your love for the desert. See you all on Saturday morning.

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 Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 14 January 2023, Saturday Meeting time: 7:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Dropped pin https://maps.app.goo.gl/NLCdQFT3mfmmC21HA Action Plan: Orbiting Solar Park returns on our drives' menu, bringing with it two new factors: it will be the first attempt at this route with a Fewbie Plus convoy, and will proceed in a counterclockwise direction, compared to previous 2 editions (both Intermediate and clockwise drives). We'll start at the "perihelion", or the closest point to our "sun" (which is Solar Park's Innovation Center), and we'll reach our "aphelion", or furthest point to the "sun" at the entry to Faqa's Plateau, close to E44, on AD's border. This means that we'll cross all areas within the Dubai emirate's desert, including Little Sweihan, Faqa, Murqab and Lisaili, crossing the dunes' slip-faces on our way back to SP. Luckily, we are not expecting the day to become too hot, as we progress closer and closer to our planned exit, at the Three Trees area. Regardless of the challenges we'll face, we are planning a smooth, rhythmic drive, with a meditative feel to what will be my first drive of 2023. Approximate finish time: 11:30 AM 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 willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 12 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

Thank you!!

That cover looks pretty good, cling film would also work as a temp measure, good to use a clean paint brush too, to get all the grit out.

600km off-road ? Fuel requirement is mentioned here: Fuel requirement: 6 Cyl cars = 100 Liter (Minimum) - 120 Liter (for more fuel-guzzling cars) 8 Cyl cars = 120 Liter (Minimum) - 140 Liter (for more fuel-guzzling cars) Carry an additional required number of jerry cans based on your car fuel tank capacity. As you have a V8 you will need to have a minimum of 120l of petrol (combination of gas tank + jerry cans). This is mandatory without exceptions. Of course if your main tank is already 120 liters then you are good.

@Harshal and @Benjamin kindly confirm if you are coming to drive tomorrow please

You could use either the ADNOC Wagan or ADNOC Al Qua. Both are open 24 hours. ADNOC Qua is a bit closer to the meeting point but you need to cross the meeting point and then return. Please ensure that your filled to the absolute brim. There is no CAFU service inside the Pajero Bowl