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DRIVE RSVP IS NOW CLOSED @Andrew John Melvill@Alex M@Raghav1996@nickJp@Emanuel@Amr J@saumik1989@Osamamasfary@Mehmet Volga@Jose Luis Campos@Andreas Riis@Hetal@Vijaya Kumar Doppa@Amal Sunil@rroker@Mike M.@Sviatoslav@Ishraque@khlief@Zubail@Ben Lee@Zubair@Haneef Thayyil@Ahmed Wagdy@Brett Eicher@Anoop Nair@Vanessa8580 Thank you all for signing up ! As mentioned on the drive post, this will be a scenic leisure drive, which combines some farm tracks with dunes, and sabkha crossings. The aim is to just enjoy the beautiful Marmoom conservation area and spot some gazelles, oryx, or camels (or whatever else we can find). As the convoy is rather large, please be careful at the entry point where you cross the bicycle track. Please park on the sandy patch and not on the bicycle track itself. Beware of the cyclists passing by. Upon arrival you can deflate to 14-15psi. Please approach any of us or the support members in list above to help you out with deflating if this is new for you. We will use the radio channel 4: 446.081Mhz as our comms channel once we are driving. Please program your radio beforehand or you can just enter the frequency on your radio. In doubt we can help you out. If you are new to deflating, please make sure to arrive at least 15mins (6.45AM) prior to the meeting time. This will allow us to help you out without losing too much time. See you all tomorrow morning fresh and sharp

Got it sorted for compressor, walkie, and flag

Dear desert Wanderers @Glenn W, @Talal H, @Benjamin, @Giacomo, @Jeevan Koshy and @Hani crest king the convoy order will be as below and we will be using Channel 4 446.081 looking forward to seeing you all bright and early and ready to go at 07:00 tomorrow morning.

We are like Yours and Vanessa's kids 😃 in between ☺️

Just make sure you get used to the notion of securing and strapping any loose items in your vehicle. The drive on Saturday is smooth but in general you want to get into the habit of not having any loose items in your vehicle. Don’t worry about it for Saturday but it’s the habit and reflex of securing any moving object when you drive anywhere outside the tarmac. Well done and congrats on getting your gear !

Meeting point updated Thank you for the preparation work on the way points and routing !

Try clay bar. If that does not work - windshield polish. I got some reservations regarding it, worrying that it might create a lens effect if the guys who are working on it have no experience working with glass (anybody can polish, but not a lot of folks here know how to do it right and we all have seen results on our roads). Next time we meet I'll show you where (I don't want to get banned here for advertising ) My problem was that the car spent 3 winters in Europe with stones and salt corroding windshield and I did not want to risk replacing it (especially that they can break stuff when doing so). The result was phenomenal tbh...

DRIVE DESCRIPTION This is a DCT Practice Drive, open to Team Dune Navigators only. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 2 November 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 6:45 AM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yPtc6efTcsLJLhYX7 Approximate finish time: 11:00 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. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to Team Dune Navigators only. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

No worries. For your first drive we can make an exception.

@Frederic is the offroad flag critical for this trip? It looks like the suction cup I bought for the flag at dragon mart is busted after 1 use ... or if anyone's got a spare suction cup in the group, it would be much appreciated 😅 I'll still bring a flag.

@Frederic i will drive different car tomorrow but already drove it before with carnity ( black grand cherokee overland 2020 )

Dear friends I hope you are excited and ready for tomorrow's drive. @Gurcharan Mehta, @Sandeep Nayar, @nithish468, @Deepak Eswar, @Tareq Al Turq, @Mahesh_, @Beide Worku As always emphasized and required that everyone make sure that their car is in a perfect shape and have all the gears as per their rank. Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/ZPJvvCKqYmfuxvqN9 Meeting time is 7:00 AM Sharp We will use Carnity Radio Channel 3. The convoy order will be as the following:

Sorry to hear that @Hetal No worries we will definitely do more of those coming winter

no worries you are in

Now I’m thinking of getting one too!

the camel is faster than the dobinsons but far less reliable. Keep your Dobinsons. I have one too and very happy with it.

All credits to @Frederic I just pointed out the article😉

Funny thing is that the Camel double piston is as fast or perhaps even slightly faster than the ARB twin compressor 😜

Looks like another famous large scenic convoy is developing!

I’m so sorry and really disappointed to cancel my drive tomorrow I need to be onsite for a project in Abu Dhabi I tried till the last minute, I know it’s going to be another great drive as I always try to join any scenic drive with you @Frederic. Will join next time hope we will have another drive soon. Wish all newbies a fantastic start that you will never forget in your life as my first drive was a scenic drive with @Frederic I never forget it.

Davie, sorry i need to withdraw my clutch has died

@Frederic, i am starting to think it is jinxed, for the second time i cannot do it last minute due to health issues. Sorry for dropping out late but it is kind of sudden. I love those scenic drives, i hope to manage to join anothe one.

@Frederic I also have to remove myself from the list, apologies for last minute withdrawal

@Frederic - super annoyed I've had to remove myself from the drive tomorrow - i loved your last leisure drive. something came up and i cant get out of it, I'll definitely be there for the next one Enjoy the views tomorrow, everyone! Have a great weekend.