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Just an update I am coming with my wife and 6 years old son, hope they enjoy meteor shower too.

Thanks for confirming @Ramandbx, I have added you to the drive calendar.

Here is the convoy numbering for the SECOND Convoy. We will use Radio Channel 2 In case of any emergency you can reach me at 050 5258706 @kiranshinde, @Joji varghese @Savio Fernandes @Adam James @Damien Ranjit @Gilbert Khalil @Naim Aoun @munkybizness @Hilal Sharafudeen @Richard Franks @topgear @varunmehndiratta Gaurav Silver Pajero munkybizness White Y61 Patrol Joji varghese Black Fortuner 2.7 kiranshinde White Y62 Patrol Savio Fernandes Grey Y62 Patrol Hilal Sharafudeen Silver Y62 Patrol varunmehndiratta Grey Wrangler LWB Damien Ranjit Silver Pathfinder R51 Adam James FJ Cruiser Gilbert Khalil Black FJ Cruiser Naim Aoun Grey Wrangler LWB Richard Franks Red Wrangler LWB topgear White FJ

Congratulations @Nafiz 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

Congratulations @S Jacob 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

Congratulations @munkybizness 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

Thanks for all the assurance with backed up data and research. BUT with ongoing cloud cover I couldn't see a single star right now in Dubai. @samamara hows the cloud situation in RAK at your side?

11 night in US means 12 daytime here. Hope I'm reading it correctly. Waiting for all Einstein's, Pundit's and Guru's to verify please - @Mikhail Lukichev, @Frederic, @Niki, @samamara

I used both G012 (6 years) and G015 (9 months) and didn't felt any difference tbh. For the record I think (not 100% sure) G012 was made in japan and G015 is made in thailand.

Please share your source for 11th night.

Step 1: Read the drive topic above Step 2: Click on RSVP on calendar link Step 3: Click the Going Tab on calendar

@Tbone have spotted this during the drive but we decided to inform him after to not to cause panic.

@samamara on a very serious note, why don't you literally write down first your full requirements and then put a percentage wise need of those requirements. What I mean to say that initially you needed a powerful 4x4 that can go further than your 3.5 Jero, then you added 4 passengers, then they become 4 photographer who would need window access, and now camping. So now you also need to factor ton of camping and advance photographer gear space in the boot and I'm seeing if this is your ultimate requirement then you would need LWB Patrol or Land Cruiser (I think). No Xterra, JL, Pajero boot can through with all camping and photographer gears. I know I may sound fussy here, but every little detail in you car shopping requirement keep changing the final outcome and you might make a wrong purchase eventually. And what I mean with percentage wise if you use 70% on-road, 25% off-road and 5% with 4 photographers then ask your yourself if its worth sacrificing power weight, nimble 4x4 that can take you lot higher than ULTRA-LWB people carrier. If its other way around go with your choice. Why I'm mentioning this, because many people came here before to buy overlander for once in a lifetime trip they want to plan and end up buying xterra and then rubicon. Fast forward if people can foresee things ahead of time, they can make a better decision and be more happy with the final outcome - "much sooner". Similarly many of my friends made a mistake of buying LWB 4x4 as they are expecting their parents in town and want to take them off-road. After a month, they have gone and he is still stuck with LWB that is def not a climber. He could have simply rented a LWB for a month or a week when wish to take them off-road. So you need to list all your requirement first and then put an honest percentage to really make a logical decision than any brand affinity of people saying "my car" is the best. Think it hard, think it through for at least 5-10 years of possible and probable requirements first, then add the percentage.

We should add a betting feature on such thread, once car buyer is fully aware after receiving all experts and owner advises, then we can place our bets on which car he/she will go for, but privately, that will be only revelead once buyer reveals the purchase.

Yes its Thursday, but as part of long weekend drives due to public holiday on Thursday. So single drive restriction still implies till Wed - 12:00 AM

Yes its Thursday, but as part of long weekend drives due to public holiday on Thursday. So single drive restriction still implies till Wed - 12:00 AM

Ultimate choice is yours, but if I'm in a similar situation, I will live with a squeak. Btw, squeak can be handled to certain extent by regular steam washing @M.Seidam, adding rubber @Foxtrot Oscar, or spacer etc.

So if FJ is out. Let's kick more cars out to make your choice easy: Pajero - you already have one. Xterra - squeaking. Wrangler - expensive and some models aren't reliable (Keeping my Jeep friends happy by adding "some").

Pop out has mostly everything to do with drive style first. Second HT vs AT tires Third over deflation or leaking valve. Never heard that upgrade size from 30 -33 can prevent pop-out

How about Xterra? (non-pajero, non-wrangler, and non-FJC). It has plenty of power for your needs, plus 4 doors with good seating except the squeaking leaf spring suspension (that you will get used to in no time).

Updated convoy list Gaurav Silver Pajero Charbel Silver Xterra Brian Dev Gray Grand Vitara Enrico Biscaro Silver Pajero Tbone Green Xterra munkybizness White Patrol GauravSoni Gray Pajero Janarthan Silver Xterra

Please find your convoy numbering for tomo night drive. We will use Radio Channel: 1 In case of emergency, you can reach me at 050 5258706. @Charbel @Brian Dev @Enrico Biscaro @Mohammed Azar @Tbone @munkybizness @GauravSoni @Janarthan Gaurav Silver Pajero Charbel Silver Xterra Brian Dev Gray Grand Vitara Enrico Biscaro Silver Pajero Mohammed Azar Gray Pajero Tbone Green Xterra munkybizness White Patrol GauravSoni Gray Pajero Janarthan Silver Xterra

@GauravSoni and @munkybizness you both have been added to this night drive. Please confirm.

Hi Ferl, scroll up on the first post above, meeting point is shared under drive details.