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Wow! Thats a great line of fewbies. Good luck to all the drivers! Miss this drive. Have fun guys!

Thanks @GauravSoni I got my baby back full fixed and desert tested, at least that's what I am told by my garage so definitely ready and hungry for tomorrow. See you there fellas!

Dune surfers! @Glenn W @Beide Worku @Alexanderrr @Zulfikhar Naiyar @ChrisW @nithish468 @Bjoern @Sam Selim the RSVP is now CLOSED. we have few last minute signups and withdrawals.. welcome all! we will meet at 6.45 am with wheels rolling at 7 am! meeting location : https://maps.app.goo.gl/nTdzDEZWcGyYY7Wf6?g_st=ic the plan is to cover 150+ km in 4 hours of driving. we plan to exit around 11 am however I am keeping a buffer of 30 minutes. This is going to be mentally and physically tough for both man and machine! Rest well! And see you all in sand.

Please find the convoy numbering below. We will use Radio Channel 8: 446.181'25 @Sameer D. @Chema @Raj K @Natalia Guerrero @Gab @Yanis BOUGHEZALA @Frans M @Simon Thomas @Jinu Varghese @Jabir @DG707 @Jerzi @Mostafa Elbadawi @Taka @Ana @Fabien Monleau Gaurav Silver Pajero Sameer D. 2017 Jeep Wrangler 2 door black Chema BAW 212 T01 2025 white Raj K 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.8 LWB - 5 door - White Natalia Guerrero 2023 Suzuki Jimny - 2 door - grey Gab 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero - Metallic Grey Yanis 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.5L V6 - 5 doors - brown Frans M 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser LC71 Manual - 2 door - Silver Simon Thomas Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2025 Jinu Varghese 2021 LC200 5 Door white Jabir 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - 2 Door - Silver DG707 2024 Wrangler 392 Jerzi 2019, Toyota, FJ Cruiser, gray Taka Pajero 2017 Gray Fabien Monleau Toyota Land Cruiser 76 series

Dear desert explorers, @Suneedh Wrangler @Menon Arun @Aringga @Riyad @Eddie-Dune-Glider @Guido Ferriani @Matt - monkeywrench @Sviatoslav @Noufal @khurramm @Mei Ling This is the convoy order for tomorrow. We will use radio channel 4: 446.081

Hi @Noufal, Since you’re the only one on the waitlist… congratulations, you’ve been promoted! 😅 I don’t have support for tomorrow’s drive, so please be extra nice during the drive. 🤣 Just kidding!

Dune surfers! @Glenn W @Anoop Nair @Beide Worku @Alexanderrr @Zulfikhar Naiyar @ChrisW @Sam Selim Before the engines fire up this Saturday, there’s a quiet tension in the air — this drive will be about speed. About pushing hard when the terrain allows and holding the line when it gets rough, and knowing that endurance only matters if you have the nerve to chase the horizon. Long stretches, fast sections, technical testing ground, and that relentless push forward — every km we drive, where control, concentration , courage and pace come together. Please ensure your car is in good mechanical condition. @Beide Worku hope the issues with the beast is sorted and ready to go! I will post the meeting point soon..

Drive plan: This Drive is crafted for 7 Intermediate drivers who are ready to step up the game where enthusiasm meets endurance and every Kilometer driven demands focus and attention. Do not expect high dunes and endless side slopes. We drive to navigate the desert with an aim to cover as much dunes within 240 minutes (4 hours) with minimal Radio chatter. Do not expect frequent bio break stops, or rest breaks. A single rest break for 5 minutes during this 4 hour is planned. Our Final pit stop will be in AUH as close to Al Saad. 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 When: Saturday 31 Jan 2025 Meeting time: 6:45 AM Meeting Point: Somewhere in Al Qudra DXB 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 lunch, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. 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. 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

I will be the support if you need me.

Hi @Chema these off-road drives are for members who already know the basics of driving their 4x4 safely in the desert. These drives are not training sessions, but are designed to enjoy the desert experience. It is highly recommended to take the Masterclass first, so you can enjoy the drives without risking your vehicle’s safety. If you still wish to join, please ensure your 4x4 has both front and rear tow hooks installed, as they are mandatory for all participants.

Hi there, thanks for the insights. I had to look again for crossbars - seems not many out there fit the width of the raised roof rails on the Patrol (~125cm). Found a set in Musaffah though! Cheers, Mark.

hi @Ishaki dont k now how i missed this. i would like to join this drive if you would accept my request.

Great night drive, thanks @Luke K P for the organization and group lead. Looking forward to more night drives after you get back from your bangkok escapade Great first 2L from the crest king himself @Hani crest king who does not crest anymore, crest killer? Great seeing everyone and props to a great group that kept things flowing smoothly @ChrisW @Sam Selim @Infaz @Eddie-Dune-Glider @Noufal @Suneedh Wrangler @Ash S. .

First Thank you @Luke K Pfor an amazing trail. It was my first drive with you but had fun for the most part. thank you @Hani crest king @ChrisW @Sam Selim for the support. The group lived to its name for being friendly & supportive. I would personally thank each & everyone with gratitude & a warm thanks for all who helped me to inflate & get on the road. Was a long day & little rest which lead to this. But thank you for being kind & supportive. Sorry Guys to cut short the drive i was soooo looking forward for that coffee & tea break.

Hi guys! 👋 Huge thanks to everyone for jumping in and helping with the tyre situation. Finding out the spare was also a bust was… let’s say humbling 😅 — but you legends still went the extra mile, changed it again, and somehow made it work just enough to get me home. It took about 2.5 hours to crawl back, with air refills every 10 minutes, but mission accomplished: home safe and sound 💪 Honestly, the way everyone came together really shows the kind of stand-up crew we have at Carnity. Hands down, the best off-roading group in the UAE. @Luke K P — those lines were 🔥 man! Riding those ridges was pure fun. @ChrisW @Sam Selim @Hani crest king — massive thanks for the support. The calm, composed way you guys handle stressful situations is something to admire (and learn from!). Looking forward to many more drives soon… once everything is properly fixed 😄🚙

Thank you all for a great drive yesterday, @Luke K P especially thanks growing our confidence in the ridging lines you took and was a pleasure being in second lead ( truck gang is growing strong) and lets keep the coffee club break going. @ChrisW @Sam Selim thank you for the support managing the convoy perfectly and safely.

Done @Mei Ling

Totally agree

Due to the overwhelming response of this drive, @Ishak has decided to support with another drive at Fewbie level. Thanks Ishak for adding another drive to accommodate more members. @Eddie-Dune-Glider @Sameer D. @Guido Ferriani @JC_E @Sviatoslav @Matt - monkeywrench @Ana @Mei Ling Please advise if its fine with you to move your RSVP to Ishak's FB level drive on same date, time and location. Once you all confirm, we will move you to Ishak's FB drive to make space for waitlist Newbies. Kindly confirm by replying or clicking on "Totally Agree" emoji to this post.

Another one for the books! Considering that LIWA is a yearly pilgrimage for many of us, i'd been going through my plans and routes for the last couple of weeks. Fortunately, for everyone who signed up, and amongst a few of you who have joined me over the last couple of years on this trip, knew what to expect, and i think the entire convoy delivered If camaraderie, laughs, stucks, and an evening around the bonfire was your thing, you were blessed these past two days. We started around 8AM at the Khanoor starting point, which immediately throws some challenges as the first couple of dunes are technical, and perhaps even a bit intimidating if you are venturing in LIWA for the first time. But with some shoveling we were quickly over the first dune range and onto the sabkha, where @Beide Worku started to notice that the 4WD was not fully engaging. Even after trying a few different methods, the Ford just did not feel like it today. An absolute bummer, but so glad you joined us for the camping in the evening. I hope it's an easy fix. Around that same time @DP1011 decided to take some refuge into a bushy pocket and lost his license plate in there somewhere. Several people searched but nobody found it, until Asif bhai watched the sky, listened to the wind, and struck once with his shovel into the sand and struck gold! (well, the license plate 😅). The comic tone was set immediately, and we had a good laugh, but the time kept ticking and we were more than 1 hour into the drive and hardly crossed 1 dune range 🤣 We all got back into our cars and found a really good rhythm for the next few hours, with minimal stucks or refusals. We found a good spot to have lunch and enjoyed the marvelous weather: Of course, as was expected, some areas were treacherous and technical, and even though i usually keep a very close watch on my GPS, this time i was 100% reassured that i had an extremely capable convoy behind me, so i could let my hair down a bit (figure of speech) and just zip through some of the most beautiful spotless dunes i've ever seen. We reached the camp site around 5:30pm after about 8hrs of off-roading. @Beide Worku was taking a beauty sleep, and our friends @Sam Selim@Looper@GauravSoni joined us for a nice evening around the fire. The next morning, we packed up and went to stretch our legs a bit at Moreeb. This part is a symbolical and meaningful end to a wonderful weekend, where friendship bonds are formed, and likeminded souls can enjoy each other's company. A very respectable 90kms covered in 8,5hours. Wikiloc | Trails of the World A heartfelt THANK YOU for everyone who joined. I am looking for many more adventures in LIWA ! Check out the drive gallery for some photos and looking forward to see more!

@GauravSoni I have to pull out as something has come up for tomorrow morning. See you on the next one