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Please find your connvoy number below. We will use Radio Channel 4. @Brette @Shiboo Kr @Faraz94 @DTG @Arun Menon @Benjamin @Thomas Collins Jayakumar @essam ibrahim @Benjamin williams @Theo09 @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @DP1011 Gaurav Silver Pajero Brette Black JGC Shiboo Kr Silver Wrangler Faraz94 Grey Haval H9 DTG White Pajero Arun Menon Black Xterra Benjamin Silver Wrangler Thomas Collins White FJC essam ibrahim White Land cruiser Benjamin williams Silver TJ Theo09 White Prado PETELCZYC - luke White Pajero DP1011 Black Wrangler

Hi @Gaurav it’s my pleasure to get joined in Carnity. I am a total newbie with one or two desert drives. My car is a Jeep Wrangler with all the gear for off road available.

@Nilakantan Erode just a piece of advice if you choose to go with a prado, go for the GXR as you plan to take it offroad. The vxr comes with leather seats sure but it also has those bumper spoilers that you will need to immediately get rid of as they dont have much clearance for sand driving. GXR on the other hand should be good to take offroad with out much modifications upto fewbie level. Btw if you already have a primary car and buying one to mostly go offroad, nothing more capable than a stock rubicon for any level of drive.

I'm bringing Toyota RC toy for kids to play with on breaks. Vroom Vroom. C U there!

Good evening gents! Great to see some new and old faces for tomorrow morning's drive! Strong anchor in the front with @Gaurav and @Brette leading the way! SURE that the fellow Toyota's in the convoy will tear up the track! @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke Great to see you and @DP1011 behind me to hold the back, a bit ironic that you both were infront of me last week @essam ibrahim Please let that twin turbo roar up pink rock tomorrow morning, Toyota all the way!!!

FJ coffee 🤣

Im booking my turn now to play that in dunes.

Yes it is inshallah . 4 of us as @DP1011 mentioned unless he complete the ring to make us the brave pentastar roaring tonight 😂🤪

We all have our go-to stops when it comes to grabbing that perfect cup of joe. Often, we are limited to the options we have but, perhaps you have a preferred fuel station chain that consistently delivers a satisfying brew, or maybe there's a specific location that adds that extra touch to elevate your coffee experience. Tell us what makes your favorite fuel station coffee stand out.

I only have a couple of those during the day. In the office we have a pretty good machine, while i prefer making my own at home.

Nescafe - Americano is my first choice (still old school) Second - Starbucks is closest. old habit die hard

Dear brave hearts @Beide Worku @Krishna R and @Simon D please try be bit earlier than 10 pm so we can start on time and hopefully finish on time or even earlier. We will use channel 2 for communication and will set the convoy order on site . We are short convoy tonight . Hope we enjoy as always safely . If we encounter any 🛸don’t forget to take some snaps 🤣 see you there soon inshallah Cheers

Thank you all for joining the drive. Here are the brief details for you to prepare for tomorrow morning's drive. Estimated Start Time: 5:30 am Estimated Finish Time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting Point: Lisaili Estimated End Point: Quadra Roundabout Nearest Filling Station: EPPCO 50, E66 Radio Channel: Channel 2 (446.031) Convoy Order:

Thank you @Ale Vallecchi, glad we got to drive such and awesome drive with you and well done on your achievement! Good drive @Jessica Lambert!

It is happening - 4 brave hearts ! You, @Krishna R @Simon D & Dr @M.Seidam

@M.Seidam is this drive still happening? And is it system error or it’s actually a convoy of 3?

Thanks @Gaurav. See you tomorrow morning ✌️

I usually make a coffee before leaving depending on the time. Nescafé machine with the little pods, from there I either use vanilla extract or just froth some milk, that usually leads to a pretty good cup of joe for me! 😂 however at petrol stations I can’t resist a good Karak Chai; potentially a cappuccino

@Pavel Pashkovskiy 's Home made coffee, available where no one can deliver in the middle of desert second preference goes to TIM HORTONS at fuel stations, they make strong cappuccino if needed,, which no one does.

Once you press going, you have to come @Ishak There's no going back.

Thanks Gaurav, See you all tomorrow in the sand!

It is also a mini re-union of my Absolute Newbie gang with @Ranjan Das @Arda Yagcioglu in the convoy. Practically only attendees from that drive, who are still driving today.

@Mohit Gurnani, @Rk ram, @Juan R, @Saverio Arena, @Deepak Eswar, @Anoop Nair, @Cristian, @Bjoern, @Arda Yagcioglu & @Ranjan Das thanks for this drive. This drive looks like a Jeepers drive with 8/11 cars being Jeep. Make sure that you are all prepared to join the drive. I will be posting the convoy order in a little while.

I wanted to go @Krishna R, yesterday the dealer told me my car is ready to pick up after service. I am in the dealer and they said it is complicated and may be ready next week 😅 Thank you, I just got this button using PC.

Hi @Jessica Lambert, I guess I am more focused on my next drive, rather than my past ones. Surely, having come so far, a special thanks is in order, to @Gaurav, @Srikumar and @Fred, for creating and maintaining an "environment" where driving so much, so often, and so passionately is possible. And thanks to all those innumerous ones who join every drive I post ( @DP1011 thanks for your message: you are one of the most loyal fellow drivers). Speaking of the "next" drive, the one we just completed was truly one I was looking forward to, not so much for the 200th drive landmark (which I had forgotten), but because of the challenge I wanted to give myself, with a long-range drive, both in length and altitude. In fact, I had attempted many other times to go from Tawi Nazwa to Bezhad Ranch (that is well past Al Madam), and always failed but once. That one time, we managed to climb 1,118 meters, covering 68 Km. This time we enjoyed a superb drive, going for 88 Km. and climbing 2,046 meters, in 3:13 hours of driving time (4:14 hours total), at 27 Km/h moving average speed (21 Km/h total). Considering that most of the stoppage time was used to change Jessica's slashed tire, we had a great, almost seamless run, through Pink Rock, Big Red, Badayer's "sunsetters" dunes, Iftar and Super Bowl, all the way to the planned exit, until the last minutes of daylight. So, thank to @Jessica Lambert and @Pieter Pot for allowing me to have so much fun, and, yes, to celebrate the 200th drive with excitement and joy. See you soon out there.

Absolutely agree, Being a proud Rubiconer for last 18 months, my take away would be : If your usage is 70:30 Offroad Vs Onroad, Rubicon deftly, and if its more than 30-40% Onroad, then Prado. Rubicon doesnt have a great sitting comfort room for rear passengers, so its more for 2 adults and 2 kids, but more than that, Prado is better.

You can't go wrong with either, Prado with little mods, and Rubicon is a perfect beast for sand offroading. Go with whichever suits your style, comfort, preference, budget, and availability. Rubicon will be a tad better in performance and Prado will be a tad better in comfort and reliability.

@Gaurav@Frederic@Looper@Hisham Masaad@Gautam Banka Thanks to you and so many others from the Carnity forum for giving your unbiased and candid views and feedback on my query to buy off road vehicle. Gained some valuable insights and knowledge. Did not anticipate this when i asked the question. Simply awesome folks... And great community! After checking a few preowned and new vehicles and frustrating some sellers and car dealer salesmen ...have decided to go for a new one ( i want to have some level of control over repairs and warranty!). The pre owned prices for FJC (new ones are not available anyway) and LC Prado are quite high...in my opinion. same for other 1-3 year pre owned vehicles. My final choices are (taking to consideration offroad capability plus maint plus resale etc.) : 2023 Prado GXR (or VXR) with a delivery of minimum 3 months (but is summer anyway) . @Gautam Banka had mentioned that some modifications may be required for intermediate and beyond approx 30K! Would be good to get some more info on stock prado and modifications required! or as @Gauravhad suggested may go for a 2023 Wrangler Rubicon (after managing to get a contact for some discounts)...and stock may be good enough. Its is also readily available. Would like to know of any limitations / caution in taking a new wrangler off road! Had fun though test driving (on-road)lots of vehicles including Bronco and nissan patrols. Cant rent a car in Dubai to take a car off road else would have liked to try that or maybe join join carnity folks for a drive or at least take some training / refreshers. But that will have to wait.

Welcome to the Off-Road Hall of Fame, a place where we celebrate the fearless, daring, and ingenious legends of the off-road world. This is the home of the trendsetters who have pushed the limits of off-road driving, supporting, and inspiring all types of adventurers. Off-road driving is not just a hobby, it's a way of life. It requires a rare combination of skill, bravery, and respect for the great outdoors. From conquering the tallest dune to racing through the sands, and wadis to traversing long distances, off-roading comes in various forms that demand unique skills, patience and above all - great teamwork. Only a few have gone above and beyond, leaving their mark on the off-road universe, and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. These heroes have not just driven off-road but have really defined the true meaning of off-road community while taking the sport to new heights. Whether you are an experienced off-roader or just starting, we invite you to join us as we explore the stories and legacies of the off-road greats who have earned their rightful place in the Off-Road Hall of Fame. This is a place where we take pride in their achievements and honor their spirit of adventure. So, fasten your seatbelts, hold tight, and let's embark on a journey of exhilaration, inspiration, and honor in the Off-Road Hall of Fame. Period: April - June 2023 Drives in the spotlight Leading and successfully executing a high-level offroad drive is always a challenge. Finding that delicate balance of pushing our best off-roaders to the limit while still keeping things safe is very difficult and mentally tiring. When @Asif Hussainposted this drive, the expectations were high, knowing that the terrain had fantastic bowls and that the thrill seekers would be present. Asif laid out a buffet of monster bowls and kept the blistering pace throughout the drive, and the feedback after the drive was uniform: "It was unforgettable"... Keep up these fantastic drives @Asif Hussain !! Member in the spotlight Most of you have driven in Abu Dhabi, and if you did, chances were extremely high to come across @Zed who is always around and carries the biggest smile and positive attitude. You'll spot him either in his fully restored black LC100 or his Grand Cherokee 5.7 roaring monster. Always ready to help out and extremely knowledgeable about offroad vehicles, coding, and food (so we've heard )... Keep infecting us with that positive attitude @Zed !! Lead Champion Big congratulations to @M.Seidam for being our lead champion this quarter with a massive 10 drives ! Your dedication shines bright and your passion for off-roading is unmatched ! Support Champions Big congratulations to @Looper and @DP1011 for being our support champions this quarter with a whopping 17 and 16 supports this quarter ! Special Mention A special mention goes out to our marshal @GauravSoni who has kickstarted our sustainability campaign by showing the right example straight away! Let's all do our part in keeping the deserts clean ! Message to all our champions: Your dedication is an admirable quality that is truly valued and appreciated. Your unwavering passion for off-roading has not gone unnoticed, and it is an inspiration to those around you today. We thank you and look forward to seeing the many great things you will achieve in the future.

Everything you need to know about Off-roading in UAE from Desert, Mountain, Wadi and Camping As simple literal meaning off-roading means any terrain off the road, but it gets way too confusing as per so many people different understanding with not enough clarity. After spending 12 years in UAE off-road scene, I feel this write up will help many offroaders clear their doubts and explain a lot of intrigue details to other aspiring offroaders. Off roading is a way of life For a vast majority of UAE population venturing offroad over the weekend is a way of life, that you sneak away from your busy lifestyle and enjoy the adrenaline rush to forget all your worries and recharge yourself. Why and how do you forget your worries? While off road driving your brain has to process hundreds of instructions per seconds that you will eventually forget all you were thinking in the first 5 minutes. And this process continues for the whole offroad drives and keeping you super alert at all times to have the best experience every time. Offroading is an act of driving a standard, stock or modified vehicle on any surface other than the tarmac road. It can be on loose gravel track, beach sand, desert, dunes, mountains or in wadi's (riverbeds). There are several different ways of off-roading in UAE based on your adventure appetite from leisure drives with stock (unmodified) vehicles to slightly modified vehicles to competition level with highly modified vehicles. Off road drive Sand Driving This is the most basic and first step towards an offroading. This requires your standard road 4x4 vehicle with proper 4x4 and LO gearing or even AWD vehicle is acceptable to a certain extent, but not an SUV. All you need to do is deflate your tires to 14-15 PSI to gain more traction and increase the footprint of your tire to spread the vehicle pressure on a greater surface area. At first, learn some basics of offroading in the sand in UAE. Plan your entry and exit points carefully either by following offroad books available in UAE or by existing trails from wikiloc. This level of a drive can be done on the beach, desert or any place close to the habitat territories. In the desert, it's usually restricted to either flat tracks (sabka's) or easily passable tracks on the broad dunes. Dune Bashing This is the most common level of offroading in the UAE, where the group of offroaders get together and venture in desert dunes and explore the uncharted and uninhabited territories. This requires a proper 4x4 with minimum 8-10 inches of ground clearance and deflation of 10-15 PSI depending on the tire and vehicle load. This level of drive organizes in the desert having plenty of dunes to make your own path on virgin sand dunes. This challenge requires special skills of reading the sand and riding the 4x4 with precise control to continue moving without getting stuck. Self-recovery in the sand is the most important skill that every offroader should learn after the first few drives. If you are stuck in the sand, then listen to the instructions very carefully without getting panic. Get out of the car to analyze the situation and also to help the person who is helping you either by shoveling or by fixing the tow rope to your car in the proper recovery point (tow hook). Once you are out of the stuck, do remember to get out of the car for removing the rope and thanking the person. In dune bashing chances of getting stuck are very high and that's why most of the offroaders venture in groups to help each other with proper offroad recovery gears. You can join the like-minded offroad club freely available over Websites, Facebook, Meetups and Whatsapp groups. All you need to do is join a couple of few to find where do you fit the best, as every offroad club and groups are different and unique in their own ways. Some people do prefer private drives over the club and vice versa, check out the reasons here. Mountain Driving This is the second most common level of offroading in the UAE, where offroaders get together to explore beautiful mountains, wadis, and gorgeous camping spots. This requires a proper 4x4 with minimum 8-10 inches of ground clearance and deflation of 22-25 PSI depending on the tire and vehicle load. This level of drive organizes in scenic mountains either accessible by gravel track or by tarmac road to a partial extent. Traversing through rocky mountains or riverbed, do require a special skill that is easier to learn with capable offroaders. Similar to dune bashing, you can join any offroad club for quickly gaining the right experience with safety. These are the Top 3 off-road mistakes in Desert & Mountain that you can learn and avoid. Off road cars Depending on the level of off-road adventure you seek, you need a capable off road vehicle to make you a good offroader. Not all 4x4 and SUV are made equally capable and some are better, stronger and more reliable than others. To begin your offroading journey you can take your regular road vehicle if it's equipped with 4x4 gearing and LO gear option and also have 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Once you get a hang of this new offroading hobby it's always better to invest on a separate dedicated offroad vehicle because of several reasons: You can enjoy the best of both worlds: a comfortable vehicle for road and stronger vehicle for regular off road use An offroad vehicle will be limited to weekend bashing to prolong it's offroad usable life, as every offroad car require more frequent maintenance than the road car. If your offroad vehicle is under repair, you can still safely use your road car for daily commute. You can freely modify your offroad car by trimming bumpers, lifting the suspension, additional lights etc. You will be more comfortable in pushing the rev limiter in 20-40K dhs offroad vehicle than in 200K road car. Here is the list of best offroad 4x4 cars under 10K and 20K dhs in UAE, if you really get serious for offroading. After every offroad drive, you need to check your vehicle before hitting the road again with these post offroad drive car care checklist to make sure if your vehicle is safe for the road again or not. For more serious and regular dune basher, you should learn from other offroaders mistake to know what went wrong just before the accident. These discussions and feedback from seasoned offroaders will help you avoid the disaster and save your life and vehicle. Last but not least wherever you venture, please do not throw your trash or anything as it's a house of beautiful wildlife who get killed by eating plastic, tins, glasses and even metal threw as garbage. If you spot anyone doing it, please explain this to them as many people think that desert is an abandoned area and they can throw anything there. Due to this inconsiderate approach authorities are fencing lot of conservation area and also issuing hefty fines for offroaders littering in the desert or mountains. Feel free to ask me any question for more details or suggest me to add more valuable points for offroading in the UAE.

@Looper I will have to pull out tomorrow, see you soon

Sorry, no chance at all this week.