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@Simon D @Batuhan Kulac @Imran Asghar @Gautam Banka @Ranjan Das Here is the convoy order I am happy to see you all on this short convoy! I will be camping tonight, reaching the start point around 11.30 pm.. you guys can reach out to me on 0585827986. please ensure you have read the drive post and ready for tomorrow. (Most important is Spare Tyre) Kindly confirm. we will decide the radio during briefing.

CONVOY 1 IS NOW CLOSED @DP1011@Rafey Hashmi@Alphin Aloor@MUSTAFA hussain@Salim Akhtar@Pascal@Richard Franks@AlexM@Amr A@Senthil [email protected] We will be using Channel 2 - 446.031 Mhz. See you all tomorrow morning 8AM at the starting point! Safe travels to LIWA !

I tried so hard to catch this second dose of Liwa, but it seems I missed this one too.😭 Have fun you are all lucky guys, and click a lot of photos for us. Enjoy and be safe, rem it's Liwa and not Badayer or Sweihan. Be humble and drive safe.

Dear all, Please find the convoy list below: 1. @Kailas-L 2. @Premjit Vappala-SL 3. @Pramod B 4. @khlief 5. @Sunil Mathew- CF 6. @rroker 7. @EbrahimZAF 8. @TIMMY 9. @Deepak Eswar- CF 10. @Frederic118 11. @Abdul Hanaan 12. @Sameer D. 13. @Tatsiana Chase SWEEP We will be on channel 1 ( CH1-446006). Please set up the Radio to channel 1. See you all at 7AM tomorrow. Cheers!

@Sreenath G@Batuhan Kulac@Alphin Aloor@Pascal@Rafey Hashmi@Richard Franks@Gautam Banka@Amr A@AlexM with the fantastic support of several Carnity seniors: @DP1011@Asif Hussain@Simon [email protected]@Ranjan Das@Senthil Kumar Thank you all for signing up for another LIWA adventure ! @GauravSoni and myself are looking forward to plan an adventurous route, but there's a couple of things we want to highlight for those who have not experienced LIWA yet: 1. This is not a typical ridge-riding / dunebashing style of drive. The main reason behind this are the massive and unpredictable shape of dunes, and the remoteness from easy exit points. This means it's more of an exploration drive where we will need to navigate monster dunes, cliffs, and find our way through this challenging terrain with treacherous bowls and soft sand. 2. Your skillset will be tested on this drive, so as your patience and mental resilience. It's a long drive where we will come across plenty of challenges with re-routing, stucks, and refusals. All part of the fun of going to LIWA of course 3. You need to prepare yourselves but your vehicle as well. If it breaks down in this remote desert, it will be a massive challenge to pull it out. Hence, PLEASE check-check-doublecheck your tires, fluids, suspension, battery, and make sure the car is properly serviced and inspected. Breakdowns can always happen but prevention is the key here. 4. Make sure you carry enough snacks, water, and the necessary stuff to camp comfortably. 5. Make sure all items, and especially your jerrycan is properly strapped tight in the car. 6. Get enough rest beforehand, as tiredness can be extremely dangerous in this environment. 7. Enjoy the terrain but be humble, otherwise LIWA will make you humble. It's not the place for crazy stunts. Having said that, i have no doubt we will be having a fantastic day out, and we can all gather at the camp on Saturday evening to share our stories. Whoever has extra space for some firewood, please bring it along as we can make a bonfire to keep us warm

Please keep sharing this running commentary, so we can taste some bit of liwa.

Start the fire 🔥😜

Dear Desert Drivers, Last updates for tomorrow Meeting at 7:00 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Ggs62b9yGEzyZi26 The convoy order will be We will use Carnity Radio Channel 6. Enjoy the evening, take as much sleep as you can, and see you tomorrow morning !

New also to the whole 4x4 and desert riding - this seems to be a great place to find info on UAE specific stuff! I have a background of motorcycle adventure riding and camping in Europe and looking forward to see what UAE and Oman has to offer. Looking into getting my first offroad capable car that should also double as a daily driver(no long distance mileage commute), i'm mainly looking at an older Pajero LWB 3.8 or a Nissan XTerra right now - for the offroad part i'm more inclined in exploring mountain roads and wadis but i never tasted the desert driving (except for some crazy dune riding with a tour company few years ago) so i would like to have that option available. My main focus is on enjoying quiet places and taking photos, i will add some from my camping trips back home. One question i have is posting into the Advice forum seems to be unavailable, is that restricted for new members? Some camping trip photos from back home:

Those who are arriving tonight to camp (including me), maybe we choose one of the options Fred mentioned and camp together? 😎 @Frederic

Good morning! I have been travelling so the update is slightly delayed. Our meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LpFJcZhidSszCeun7 We will be meeting at the opposite side of 2nd Dec cafe - so you have to go down the road and then take a U Turn and back. This area has a steep and very technical terrain at the start but becomes easier as we go, we will tackle it on our way back. We will reach a Jungle, half way point where we can take a break. After we reach the far end where we will find ourselves on top of a very tall dunes we will drive back to where we started. We will be coasting on channel 2. I will update the convoy order later.

Enjoy the adventure ! Waiting for amazing pics and good stories 😀

Dear Buddies, I have managed to get 4 rooms from my customer ( ADNOC ) as we are in the Energy ( Oil & Gas ) business and they have COMPANY GUEST CAMP deluxe rooms with dinner arranged. Cost would be AED 235 per person. This location is 1 hr 10 mins ( on E65 AHAB ) If anyone needs it for tomorrow night please reach out to me on WA / Call - 052-8417000. I have availability for 3 rooms after keeping 1 for me. Payment by Cash directly to Camp Manager.

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 (all levels) Meeting time: 8:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WKuQJoi61bdYVKfL7 Action Plan: Now that Solar Park has almost reached its completion, and that its "sun" (AKA the Solar Tower AKA the Eye of Sauron) shines its bright light to the furthest reaches of the Emirate, we'll dust off an old Long-Range Drive of mine, that will take us in a complete circular revolution around Solar Park, from Qudra/Lisaili's side, through "the Chimney" route, to Murqaab side, down to Faqa, across Little Sweihan, and back up to Solar Park's Innovation Center. Approximately 100 Km of varied terrains, to be completed with the favor of driving across the dune's hard faces (except perhaps the last stretch). 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 12:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. 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 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 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 - 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

Starting now! I went to the pin and drove up on the dunes lovely spot c u soon

Sorry about that Nathan. I hope its not too bad and he/she can get well soon. See you next time

I will be camping at spot 2 I think I'll reach there by 10:30 11:00 see you there guys ..

Congratulations @Bravoecho for reaching the Intermediate 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. INTERMEDIATE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. What you'll learn Basic GPS and navigational skills Basic tow rope and winch recoveries Extreme side sloping and long hill climb Tall dunes ridge riding and criss crossing Precise control over technical dunes Fast pace desert driving Clear radio communication skills Advance recovery skills Self recover from dune crest Soft sand recovery Pop-out fixing Skills required Adventurous and thrill seeker but in a safe manner Level headed under stressful situations Responsible, dependable and accountable Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with 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. Drive teamwork Manage center forward position with Trip Lead’s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Lead’s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision Drive Joining Join Newbie, Fewbie, Intermediate and Exploration drives only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Thank you @Gaurav Thanks @Davie Chase Cheers @Frederic Thanks @JeromeFJ Thanks Luke Cheers @Gertjan Appreciate it @Looper @Stumpy cheers mate

We will be driving from AD directly tomorrow, see you all at 8am! A gentle nudge to @Frederic for my 7em sticker, if you don't mind)

Sounds like option 2 it is! @GauravSoni confirmed

Good idea. I will be taking option 2 and camp nearby the starting point. Should be arriving there around 9-10PM ish...

Hello @Sunil Mathew, thanks for sharing the link & the video. Yes, I have a radio (2 way), an Offroad flag, and an air compressor. Also, please let me know the reporting time, is it 6 am or 7 am?

Hi there Which camping spot will you goto I will arrive to the spot at 8pm

Congratulations @Bravoecho well done mate,

Congratulations @Bravoecho! Well done.

Congratulations! @Bravoecho Enjoy! Charliedelta!

Hello @Kailas, thanks for letting me in, yes, this is my first drive and I’m looking forward to this event 😊

nice one mate!

Congratulations Brett @Bravoecho !

Congrats Brette !!

Thanks everyone 😇 see you soon ✌️✌️

Congratulations @Bravoecho on reaching the new heights of Intermediate, enjoy the new level

Thanks @Gautam Banka would appreciate it ! It will balance out better Thank you so much Ranjan. I will shift you to Gauravsoni his convoy as we are trying to balance out both convoys.

Hi @Frederic sorry been busy at work. Would you like me to move to Gauravs convoy for a better spread? @Frederic I just removed myself from your drive and added myself to Gauravs 👍🏼

Dear Desert Drivers, We have been a bit frustrated last week with the heavy fog and the late start of the drive. Hopefully we can start earlier this Saturday, and benefit from the full time frame. If conditions are there, the plan is to start with the high dunes near the starting point, move in the direction of Old Lady Dune, cross to Al Ain Airport area, and exit close to Al Ain. I will update tomorrow, and indicate the convoy order by the end of the afternoon.

@Alphin Aloor @Pascal@Rafey Hashmi@Richard Franks@Gautam Banka@Amr A@AlexM@Asif Hussain@Senthil Kumar@Ranjan Das@[email protected] Waitlisted: @Imran Asghar@Salim Akhtar As we have now 13 cars, and two waitlisted members, this will definitely be a challenge to make it across and execute the planned route. If anyone is willing and free to shift to the second convoy led by @GauravSoni (which has only 2 cars for now), please do let us know and you are free to shift to that convoy so ideally, we can balance out the total RSVP which will be more fun and will allow for a more fluid experience. In any case, as mentioned before, both convoys will be doing very similar routes, and will meetup the same evening at the camp site.

@Frederic, unfortunately, Iit seems I couldn't make it. Due to personal reasons. Apologies! 😔😔

Great job @Faraz94 well deserved mate! Hope to see you out in the sand soon

Here is the easiest, fastest and safest way to fix a tyre pop out in less than 5 minutes: Tools required: Wooden plank/Jack board/plate Hydraulic Scissors Jack Air Compressor Shovel Water Steps involved: Move the vehicle "VERY SLOWLY" to flat ground. If you do it fast, then the inner (behind the tire) seam will also come out and make the pop out repair more difficult and sometimes impossible. Find a good jacking point and place a big wooden plank just under it - on perfectly flat ground. You can move the board a few times to flatten the sand so that jack sits on the flat ground. Place the jack on the board safely and lift the jack, just enough to regain the tire shape and then dig little under the tire. If you lift too much, then chances of tipping the jack are higher. Clean the open seam properly with water, run the fingers inside to make sure no sand is sticking inside the tire as that will leak the air while inflating. Inflate the tire with the air compressor and hold the open seam outward with little strength. Don't shake or use too much strength as jack might tip. When seam starts sitting in place, you will hear a loud/soft pop that means tire seam has been properly seated in its place and you can drive back normal. SAFETY WARNINGS: If you have a jack stand, use it under the axle. If you have a spare jack use it under the axle for safety. While the vehicle is lifted with jack, avoid any jittery move like slamming the door, closing the hood, getting in or out the car, this might cause jack to tip and cause serious injuries. While the vehicle is lifted with jack, NEVER EVER put your head, hand, legs or any body part under the car or under the tire. You can fix the tire from the side as shown in the picture above.

Oooops i will be driving straight from the office to AD tonight. Stickers are at my home 😪