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Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for another great exploration style drive, always enjoy drives in this style! To @Aser and @Luke K P great support for the few issues along the way, and often assisted by @Glenn W @Mike M. and @Alexanderrr. To @Steffi was great to see your confidence improve through the morning on your 1st FB drive! Some great lines and an introduction to ridge riding. Well Done. To everyone on the convoy, Thanks for a great day out! Cheers Andrew

@topgear Thanks!. Tire pressure held while driving home, but went to zero overnight. Repaired in 30 minutes this morning at Tyreplus in Las al Khor Industrial Area. https://maps.app.goo.gl/qYfyj6fERU76vEs18. 150 AED normal price for remounting, cleaning, and balancing. They take some discount cards. 105 AED after discount. I was able to watch the whole process. Good amount of Abu Dhabi sand repositioned to Dubai. Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for the ride, it was great. Thanks @Aser, @Luke K P. @Mike M. for the lesson repairing a pop-out.

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for the exploration drive. Although we did not get to where we intended to go but it was still enjoyable despite the challenges. Appreciate all the assistance from the support team @Aser and @Luke K P (2 days in a row!) in keeping the convoy safe. @B.K. I hope you get your wheel sorted without too much issues. It was a good experience for the rest of us to learn or get a refresher on how to fix a pop-out. Anyhow, great driving with you in front of me. @Amr J Great to drive with you directly behind me in your very capable black Prado. Catch you next time.

@B.K. Repeat after me: “ The investment in the beadlocks is insignificant for the reassurance and safety I will get while driving in the desert. I will have the peace of mind that I will be able to drive in a more relaxed manner knowing that my tyres will not come off the wheels, regardless of how fast we are going. It’s not something I want to do but it’s an investment in my safety.” This is what you need to be telling your wife. Save it for later

Thanks Aser for the info! I'm not quite sold yet on the beadlock rings as this is our daily driver for now. You are correct, the rims are headlock capable, the black ring is just molding. I think I will wait so see how frequently this happens for me. Doing some calculations, for the list price of the Mopar rings, I can get the tire remounted 41.93 times. And that's not including shipping, customs, cost of the bolts, and maintenance.... And..., the Jeep actually belongs to my wife so I can't surprise her with too many mods too quickly...

Wow this is incredible, thank you to everyone I met during my journey who supported, taught, and executed some of the best adventures I've had. These past 3 years have been an absolute blast, and I look forward to helping others on their own paths coming in the future. I think it's important to note that there is a popular Japanese business model that we should all follow, if that's within @Carnity or any other hobbies/ work, and that is Kaizen which translates to 'Continuous improvement' don't be afraid to self-reflect and overcome. throughout my time in the club, I have had many influential faces to look up to when it came to executing a safe and enjoyable drive, while making a ton of new friends on the way. Thank you @Davie Smooth_Operator you have been a big help within my journey and even though I've only stepped out the door I plan to take this opportunity to learn and improve along the way, your help is much appreciated from me. @Gaurav Thank you for this amazing opportunity to grow and learn the ways of off-roading in a safe manner, every drive is an adventure, and knowing you believed in my ability to coordinate, lead and now plan drives independently given my age compared to our buddies here at the club is something I appreciate a lot. Much appreciated lad I'm looking forward to seeing you soon on some drives. @Looper Thanks lad, 3 years have flown by, we have been driving together for what seems longer than that, looking forward to seeing you soon @Luke K P hahahah I will do!! cheers lad

Congratulations @Benje_Junior well deserved, it has been a pleasure sharing this journey with you and watching you grow. As i found out when I first started and I am sure the other leads will tell you the same, this is the first step in long road, be patient, there is still much to learn, keep calm, every situation and problem has a solution. Let me know if you need any help, once again congrats and good luck as you embark on the new journey

For me numbers speak more than anything and here they are. It was the fastest ever both in average speed as well as moving average. We did most of what we see in the social media but did it safely. The one thing I wanted to do but did not was to climb Nagra Hill but slipped out of the climb due to poor visibility and sand in my eyes. I did not have the privilege to drive with windows up. No rush, there is always a next time. We had a couple of well-deserved breaks, and we just chatted and socialized - it was a well-paced drive. I was blessed to have an excellent convoy to be at the front. @ChrisW, @Brett Eicher, @Ishak, @Rob S, @Rajiv Sam & @Mehmet Volga thank you all for making this one a memorable one.

You are preaching to the choir partner! Thanks a million for today @Luke K P, it was above and beyond what you did and in @Ale Vallecchi’s words: Thank you for sacrificing yourself today Beyond the dune bashing, it is the camaraderie that makes all difference and today I was thankful for yours Luke!

Congratulations @Benje_Junior for reaching the Expert Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you grow further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. EXPERT This level will be the most essential in your off-road development as you will start leading and managing drives independently with the support of other senior advisors. And also you will help in developing new advisors to pass on the knowledge, experience, and skills for managing adventurous yet safer off-road drives. The expert level will offer you continuous improvement in your overall development by alternating between the lead and supporting the drive every week. This way, you will still learn and advance your knowledge by supporting other trip leads in different terrain to understand the complexity and challenges involved and practicing independent lead and convoy management. Carnity Benefits Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription. Join any drive in the “Manage” tab. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club only. Lead a minimum of 6 weekend drives per quarter (3 months). Forum contribution to earn Carnity points. What you'll learn Navigating with or without GPS on the fly. Trip planning, safety exits, and recce skills. Response to vehicle breakdown and accidents. Skills required A resilient, calculative, and rational thinker. Self-reliance, positive attitude, and forward-thinking. Kind, selfless, and considerate of others’ concerns. Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a low range gearing. Suitable approach and departure angle. High profile tires. Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Fewbie, Fewbie Plus, Intermediate, or Extreme drives. Inspect the vehicle for safety before the off-road drive. Support all other level drives, proactively. Drive Joining All Levels. Forum participation Active participation in the forum. Share drive experience + feedback. Share drive pictures in the gallery. Post trip report after the drive.

Many thanks to @JeromeFJ for the lovely drive. It was a joy to be second lead. I also benefitted from the clear and precise knowledge sharing and instructions from Jerome. Thanks to all the support crew - @Luke K P and @Jeandre Bezuidenhout for keeping the convoy safe. It was an enjoyable Saturday morning!

First, I want to thank the entire convoy for waiting for me. I know that even a five-minute delay can be critical when starting the drive. @Looper drive was fantastic—amazing and i was more focused on the entire journey. I've seen similar ridge crossings and rides climbing on Reels, and honestly, I didn't expect I’d be able to do it. When I saw the track, I really regretted not having my 360 camera to capture the drive. Anyway, the drive itself was incredible. complete convoy drove well. @Brett Eicher I hope your beast (car) is getting fixed and back to its prime. For the first time, I actually opened my bonnet during a break to check everything is their inside. I saw @Rob S jumping over some of the ridges, and I chose to reroute myself to avoid going too high on the ridge with the bump. But overall, it was an extraordinary and amazing drive. after long time driving with @Mehmet Volga, see you all soon.

@Mike M. 5S with me become: - Stuck - Shovel - Steer left and right - Smile - Stuck again 😅

Congrats @Benje_Juniorand well deserved ! Kaizen is definitely applicable In the off-roading domain! The 5S from Kaizen in this case would be what: Sort, Straighten, Support, Steer and Step on it ? See you soon on the sand and you will do more than great as you have all the traits of what it takes buddy!

Congratulations @Benje_Junior ! well done

@Benje_Junior congrats mate - well deserved

Very professional guidance, making everyone feel safe while still challenging the group and creating a great experience!

Hi @JeromeFJ I couldn’t upload these to the gallery (error 200 🤷‍♂️). Thanks again all, for a great morning out!

Amazing drive today @Looper - thrills and happily no spills on some great lines today in Sweihan. Thank you! A few videos off the 360… Looping off the ridge… Ridge Climbing… High Ridge Cross…

Thanks @Gaurav, Jessy enjoyed her 1st carnity drive! Pink Rock remains one of my favourite areas to drive!

So in the usual way of offroading being a cover story for acquiring shiny toys...I found enough excuses to buy the recently released ARB brushless compressor. I've been meaning for some time now to replace the wiring that runs power back to my onboard compressor at the rear of the vehicle, and decided to upgrade the compressor at the same time. Background The ARB twin compressor has been around for many years and is a well known, reliable and high performing compressor. I've had one fitted to my current and previous vehicle, and generally it works very well. I've had some sporadic issues with popping fuses, which I think could be a mixture of current in-rush and underspecified wiring. ARB's latest iteration of these compressors replaces the brushed motors with brushless motors - and promises higher compressor performance with like-for-like power consumption. The move to brushless motors also offers other benefits, like the ability for the control circuits inside the compressor to more easily throttle the compressor (to avoid excess heat or voltage drop) and stagger the start-up of the motors to mitigate current in-rush. Installation I have the compressor installed in the cargo compartment storage area (under the cargo floor lid). The first step was to replace the wiring from the battery to the rear of the car. I replaced the wiring with 4AWG (6AWG would be sufficient but this gives some room for drawing more power in the future if I want it), and ran it from the battery, down the inside-rear of the wheel arch, along the top of the frame, over the rear suspension, and then through a rubber grommet into the bottom of the cargo tray. The new unit is a similar form factor to the previous one, but it is not 100% like-for-like swap. There are changes to the mounting solution (it sits on a base plate with a quick release clamp - and the bolt pattern is different), and to the wiring/switch connections (small changes to the setup of the grounds, and the wiring loom simplifies down into two plugs only - one for each compressor pump). The width and height of the unit is I think the same, but it has slightly more depth. You will note from the wiring diagram that the fuses are now 60A per side. The compressor is specified to run at 45A per motor (90A total) steady-state, but the additional 15A being for current in-rush. I would suggest that if running a long wiring run, as I am, the wiring is sized to the 60A per side requirement. First Impressions The installation was easy - the instructions are super clear, the included wiring harness, switch etc makes it all very easy. The hardest part was the cable routing! The unit is designed to use car chassis grounds, so you only need to run positive wires and then pickup on good chassis grounds local to the unit. It's loud! It's noticeably louder than the unit I replaced. You wouldn't want to sit in the car while it runs continuously. The clincher - performance! I did a back to back test of the old unit to the new. Taking my 35" KN02's from 7.5 PSI to 35PSI using a four-hose setup - ARB Twin Compressor (old): 609 seconds, ARB Brushless Twin Compressor (new): 407 seconds. This supports ARB's claim of 50% higher throughput (in volume). Conclusion Another high quality product from ARB - again a very nice design, good quality of wiring harnesses and physical installation, and top-end performance. Is it worth the higher price point however...? If you already have the regular ARB twin, then I don't think it's worth a change at the moment. If you are installing onboard air for the first time and you're looking for a premium solution - then I can recommend this. As always however...none of this is essential if you're just starting out...something cheap and effective from the usual outlets in Dubai will work just fine too!

We request every member who 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 Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Drive Details Level: Fewbie Plus and above (all levels) Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SY1r4bVarrDwa1ro8 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. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 9AM. 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 below calendar

DRIVE PLAN In May 2023 I joined a drive by @Asif Hussain. It was a next level drive, one that I keep reminiscing about every time thoughts of an adrenaline rush filled drive comes to mind. I might not make full justice the way Asif Bhai did to the track but will attempt to match the fun quotient as much as possible. Request all members who will participate to install Garmin Tread app on your phone and set up with your credentials. I will share a group drive code at the start of the drive and will request all participants to join the group drive. This will help us to track all members in the convoy should there be any break in the convoy. Please ensure that you exit the group drive after you have finished the drive. 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: Intermediate and above When: 29 Mar 2025, Saturday Meeting time: 6:45 AM (we will leave at 7:00 am) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/q7F7boRYZthgm3Yf6 Approximate finish time: 9:30AM 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 GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor Walkie-talkie radio Off-road flag Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday 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 - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 BELOW CALENDAR

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 and above (all levels) Meeting time: 21:00 Meeting Point:https://maps.app.goo.gl/mZiEZaFTEn9LSjeW8 What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 23:59 P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. RECOMMENDED 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 10 cars only. RSVP will close on tuesday - 2 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 - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

Congratulations @vinayak n for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. FEWBIE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Basic side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie and Fewbie drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Massive congratulations to @Benje_Junior, you are an inspiration to many already and will be to many more as you continue on your journey! All the best and see you on the sand soon.

Bloody brilliant news and thoroughly deserved I always feel a lot better with you on the drives mate see you soon and again WELL DONE!

Well done Ben! Well deserved and look forward to supporting you soon 😃😃

Congrats @Aggy22!

Congratulations @Aggy22 🎉

Congratulations @vinayak n 🎉

Aha 😃 .. congratulations @Benje_Junior … looking forward to drive with you.

congratulations @Aggy22

congratulations @vinayak n

Wow! Great news! Well deserved @Benje_Junior, hope to see you soon.

Congratulations @Benje_Junior waiting for your drive announcement

Well done @Benje_Junior !

Congrats!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Well done @Benje_Junior, well deserved. Looking forward to be part of the convoy you lead😃

Congrats buddy. Take us for a drive! 😁

Congrats @Aggy22 a new challenge awaits enjoy the new learnings

@Davie Smooth_Operatorthank you so much!!

Congratulations @vinayak n enjoy the new level and Learnings that come with it

@B.K. I'm not 100% sure but your rims my be beadlock capable, where you just need to buy the ring, if you want to explore that option in the future... 😉 https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/p5160154.html

Thank you Gaurav for the amazing drive! As discussed, I just wanted to share a quick summary of my off-roading experience as part of my request to be considered for a level upgrade. So far, I’ve done 7 off-road drives in total: 4 drives with another off-roading club here in the UAE, where I got familiar with convoy rules, dune driving, and basic recovery techniques. Plus 3 drives with my partner, who's an experienced off-roader, and helped me practice more advanced stuff in a one-on-one setting. During those personal trips, I had the chance to work on: Different self-recovery techniques, including recovery from the bottom of a bowl (where I got happily stuck) and using a rope The importance of never fighting gravity How to properly apply the right amount of acceleration Applying the right steering input to stay smooth and in control Driving at a faster pace A bit of technical dunes driving for better control How to safely do parallel crest crossings Climbing up the Iftar bowl and the surrounding dunes How to fix a pop-up Thank you again and I'm looking forward to the next drives with Carnity

@B.K. make sure you bring that sand back on your next drive in Abu Dhabi! 😅

Some pics from todays Pink Rock adventure

@Theo09 @Aggy22 @Humi @juoffroad @Simon Hope @Aser @vinayak n @Jason M @Zsolt @Vijaya Kumar Doppa @Faraz94 @frederik.eistrup Thank you all for joining today's amazing clean-track Pink Rock drive. Everyone did superbly, especially the newbies. Please share your pics here: https://carnity.com/gallery/category/2258-newbie-pink-rock-sharjah-22-march-2025/ Thank you Jessy for this special recognition, with the best certification I have ever got.

Wow, this drive filled up in less than. 30 seconds!