Gaurav

@sophiedana @Nivi @Rasna @Xandi @Giovana @Gráinne @Emma @EVGENIYA @Juanita 

Forgot to mention, that you all can join the off-road club now (with an active subscription) to view all off-road drives and RSVP.

By clicking on the "Join Club" Tab on the top right.

@sophiedana @Nivi @Rasna @Xandi @Giovana @Gráinne @Emma @EVGENIYA @Juanita 

Thank you all for joining yesterday's Ladies Only - Absolute Newbie drive. It was great to see you all in great spirit and action with your 4x4 on your very first desert drive.

A free 1 month subscription has been activated for all of those who participated. Hope you all continue to grace the Ladies team under @Vanessa8580 (Lady Marshal) and get inspired by her adventurous spirit.

You all are most welcome to join any Newbie drive, as well, and experience the same thrill with complete safety, respect and adventure.

Thanks @Frederic for great pictures: https://carnity.com/gallery/category/1989-international-womens-day-absolute-newbie-lisaili-dubai-16-mar-2024/

Thanks @Nivi and @EVGENIYA for your motivating feedback and experience.

Hope you are all doing well and ready for tomorrow's adventure.

Please bring a camping chair if you have one, as while taking a break, we can sit down and do the skills briefing with a demo car in a beautiful landscape.

We will end the drive at a fuel station to inflate, to save time if you have an air compressor please bring it along (not mandatory).

Please find your convoy numbering, we will use Radio Channel 3 (for those who have it). For the rest, we will carry spare radios with tuned frequencies.

@sophiedana @Nivi @Rasna @Xandi @Srikumar @Giovana @Jaswanthi @Gráinne @Emma @Vanessa8580 @Iqra Raheel @Bindi @Juanita @Alina Malakaeva @Frederic

Convoy Numbering

1. Gaurav                             Silver Pajero
2. sophiedana (Amr A)         2021 Jeep Wrangler JL - 4 door - Sage Green
3. Nivi (Prakriti)                    2014, Toyota, Prado, 4 cylinder, White
4. Rasna (Ishak)                    2021 Pajero-4door-White and Black
5. Xandi                                Nissan Patrol
6. Srikumar                         Green Cherokee XJ
7. Giovana (Premindra)        Nissan x terra silver 2009
8. Gráinne                            2017 Jeep Wrangler 4 door red
9. Emma                              2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - 4 door - White
10. Vanessa8580 (Sohini)     Nissan X-terra 2008 Blue
11. EVGENIYA                      Wrangler
12. Juanita (Nicolo)               2018 jeep wrangler unlimited
13. Frederic                          2021 Nissan Patrol Safari - Silver

Congratulations @Julien Recan for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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 PLUS

Hello All, hope you are all doing well and ready for your first sand experience on 16 March, Sat.

While I'm equally thrilled to host the first Ladies-only Absolute Newbie drive and took some time to get you all personalized advice based on the vehicle you drive.

Wrangler owner: @sophiedana @Emma @Iqra Raheel @Bindi @Gráinne @Juanita @Alina Malakaeva

• Start the car, move in neutral, and hold the brake.
• Practice how to put the car in 4WD modes - Auto, Part-time and Low.
• When 4WD light blinking = engaging, solid = engaged it might take a few seconds to get engaged. If it doesn't, try 2H and back to 4H again or drive the car a couple of meters forward or backward to wake up the 4WD system.
• Press the traction switch for 5 or 7 seconds until you see ESC OFF. if you don't see ESSC OFF its fine that means your car has a single-press traction disable switch which only lights up one orange light in the dashboard.
• 

Xterra owner: @Jaswanthi and @Giovana

• Start the car, move in neutral, and hold the brake.
• Practice how to put the car in 4WD modes - 4H and 4LO.
• When 4WD light blinking = engaging, solid = engaged it might take a few seconds to get engaged. If it doesn't, try 2H and back to 4H again or drive the car a couple of meters forward or backward to wake up the 4WD system.
• Press the traction switch for 5 or 7 seconds until you see VSC OFF. if you don't see ESSC OFF its fine that means your car has a single-press traction disable switch which only lights up one orange light in the dashboard.
• 

Pajero owner: @Rasna

• Start the car, move in neutral, and hold the brake.
• Practice how to put the car in 4WD modes - 4H, 4HLC and 4LLC.
• When 4WD light blinking = engaging, solid = engaged it might take a few seconds to get engaged. If it doesn't, try 2H and back to 4H again or drive the car a couple of meters forward or backward to wake up the 4WD system.
• Press the traction switch for 5 or 7 seconds until you see Two lights. if you don't see two lights its fine that means your car has a single-press traction disable switch which only lights up one orange light on the dashboard.
• 

Patrol owner: @Xandi

• Start the car, move in neutral, and hold the brake.
• Practice how to put the car in 4WD modes - Auto, Part-time and Low.
• When 4WD light blinking = engaging, solid = engaged it might take a few seconds to get engaged. If it doesn't, try 2H and back to 4H again or drive the car a couple of meters forward or backward to wake up the 4WD system.
• Press the traction switch for 5 or 7 seconds until you see VDC OFF. if you don't see VDC OFF its fine that means your car has a single-press traction disable switch which only lights up one orange light on the dashboard.
• 

Prado owner: @Nivi

• Start the car, move in neutral, and hold the brake.
• Practice how to put the car in 4WD modes - Auto, Part-time and Low.
• When 4WD light blinking = engaging, solid = engaged it might take a few seconds to get engaged. If it doesn't, try 2H and back to 4H again or drive the car a couple of meters forward or backward to wake up the 4WD system.
• Press the traction switch for 5 or 7 seconds until you see VSC OFF. if you don't see VSC OFF its fine that means your car has a single-press traction disable switch which only lights up one orange light in the dashboard.
• 

Please feel free to ask any question here, if you experience anything different or unusual with your car 4WD system and traction control disabling. These two things are a must for all off-roaders and you should know this very well.

If the above Google images don't match 100%, google your exact model year model to get familiar with, please.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Congratulations @Mark B for joining the Support Team 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.

SUPPORT TEAM

Pre-requisite

1) Minimum 10 any level "Carnity" drives are required after your Intermediate promotion to become eligible for the Support Team.

Once you decide to join Team Carnity to excel further with your off-roading, people, and commanding skills, you will be extensively trained by the whole Team Carnity from Expert - Marshal - Crew at various stages by supporting different levels drives.

Activities for Support Team Members

Support different Marshals and Crew at Newbie level drives to demonstrate:

• Your ability and willingness to support new offroaders.
• Ability to gain control of commanding situations.
• And clear communication skills to help manage the convoy.

Possible progress toward becoming an Advisor

Once you have proved to be a regular Supporting Team member and have supported different trip leads on several Newbie and Fewbie drives, we will gather your periodic feedback. Based on this feedback and reviews you might receive an invitation to become a Carnity Advisor for further advancement within our community.

You will also need to have completed a minimum of 10 Intermediate Level drives, and be a regular club member (minimum supporting 6 Newbie or Fewbie drives per quarter) to become eligible.

Being invited to an Advisor role means we put our faith in you as a passionate club member who displays maturity and passion to carry your knowledge on to new off-roaders who are still progressing through the ranks.

Congratulations @Premjit Vappala 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

For keeping your warranty, you have to get service from dealer, I'm 99% sure, but you can double check with Trading Enterprise. 

For insurance everything is scam now, usually car is insured for stock condition only, all mods aren't insured unless you add them in the modification list which will shoot up premium. Whatever you do, get the same in writing as car insurance is no longer the same in the UAE. 

Calling all Boy Squad, to inform ladies of the postponement and acknowledge, please.

@Ishak @Nicolò @Amr A @Deepak Eswar @premindra rajaram

@Nivi @sophiedana @Xandi @Emma @Bindi @Giovana @Rasna @Juanita @Gráinne

@Vanessa8580 @Frederic

Wishing you all a Happy Women's Day.

Considering the unstable weather forecast and warning for tomorrow, we will be rescheduling this "Ladies Day" drive for the next week on 16 March, Saturday - 1 PM - 5 PM.

Kindly acknowledge this message by clicking on the "Totally Agree" emoji below.

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uae-braces-for-heavy-rains-hail-this-weekend-road-closures-announced

 @sophiedana @Xandi @Emma @Bindi @Giovana @Rasna @Juanita

I would request you all to please introduce yourself along with your car and off-road experience (if any), which will help me plan the convoy list soon.

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• Confirm that you have watched this: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

@Nivi @sophiedana @Xandi @Emma @Bindi @Giovana @Rasna @Juanita

Great to see you all joining this Absolute Newbie drive for ladies to celebrate International Women's Day with Carnity.

I have trained more than 1,000 Absolute Newbies in my off-road tenure and know exactly how each of you must be feeling now or on the day of the drive. Be rest assured, you will enjoy the day out in the sand with complete safety and will return loving your car more than before. That's the usual comment I keep receiving from people, why we haven't tried this before...!

Thanks, @Vanessa8580 (Carnity Lady Marshal) for joining this drive and sharing your passion for off-roading and experience of several years to help introduce the fun and excitement of desert with newcomers.

I would request you all to please introduce yourself along with your car and off-road experience (if any), which will help me plan the convoy list soon.

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• Confirm that you have watched this: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

2 hours ago, Nicolò said:

- Does she need to register on Carnity for this drive?

Yes please, and with that free ID she has to RSVP for this event.

2 hours ago, Nicolò said:

- She would be using my Jeep, you already have all the details about the car on my profile.

She still needs to fill in the details for your Jeep, as it will tie that info to her profile.

2 hours ago, Nicolò said:

What other info would be needed on your side?

Just regular profile info fields, those are mandatory with an asterisk, including Emergency contact info.

2 hours ago, Nicolò said:

- I'd like to join her on this day, would it be possible for me to passively be there?

Most welcome, but rem you said it "PASSIVELY" here, so you don't distract her and be a good boy, lol.

Yes it is, will send the notification shortly.

On 3/3/2024 at 7:05 PM, SamyB said:

@Frederic How to join a newbie drive?

https://carnity.com/enthusiast/

Congratulations @Tatsiana Chase 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

Congratulations @Haneef Thayyil for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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 PLUS

Congratulations @frederic demolder for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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 PLUS

In honor of International Women's Day, Carnity would love to commemorate the strength and spirit of women by extending a heartfelt invitation to women of all ages for an exclusive Absolute Newbie beginner-level desert drive experience.

Drawing from our extensive experience in empowering newcomers, we understand the importance of providing a supportive environment where safety measures and driving techniques are explained with care and precision.

This Absolute Newbie drive has been tailored with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. It's our way of thanking all the women in our lives for their unwavering support in helping us achieve our dreams and goals. From being daughters to mothers, sisters, life partners, and friends, women play multiple roles in a lifetime, and this event is our opportunity to celebrate each one of you.

Join us as we introduce you to the exhilarating world of desert driving without any pressure of fast-paced or advanced maneuvers. Leave your worries and stress at home and immerse yourself in a day filled with adventure and joy with us.

Join the Carnity Family as we honor your resilience and embrace the thrill of adventure amidst the tranquil beauty of the desert. This event serves as a special tribute to all the incredible women who inspire us on this momentous occasion of International Women's Day.

Action Plan

• Learn to deflate - 30 min 
• Safety briefing - 30 min
• Introduction to sand driving - 1 hour 
• Relaxing break in the beautiful landscape - 30 min 
• Sand reading, dune crossing maneuvers and self-recovery briefing - 30 min
• Experience the best of desert driving experience - 1 hour

All What do you need for the drive:

• Any proper 4x4 or AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.
• Camping chair, cap, sunglasses, snacks and drinks for yourself.
• Highly recommend driving alone without distraction, but up to 1 passenger is allowed.
• No paid subscription required - Join as a free member and RSVP the event.
• No modification needed - well service 4x4 in good condition is needed.
• No experience needed - we will teach you the basics of sand driving.
• No deflator or pressure gauge is needed - we will provide that.
• No Radio needed - we will provide that.
• No compressor needed - we will end the drive at the fuel station.

Bonus

• All joiners will get a 1-month free subscription to Carnity Off-road Club.

Drive Details

Level:  Absolute Newbie (Ladies only)

When:  16 March 2024, Saturday

Meeting time: 1:00 PM  (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4SHjXMF9BYnykHp48

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 or AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), chair, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 1 PM.
  • If the RSVP is full add yourself to the waitlist.
• 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.

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING 
  
   

HOW TO JOIN:

• Register for Carnity Free Membership: https://carnity.com/register
• Then RSVP on the below calendar event.
• If the drive is full, add yourself to the waitlist, please.

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

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

Yes for sure bad angle due to lift is the number one reason for driveshaft failure or fatigue.

Drive shaft failure was a known issue in the Jeep Wrangler JK models (not so much on JL) and those owners upgraded to heavy-duty aftermarket shafts. Terraflex, Rough Country, Hurricane and Revolution are some brands u can search on the same line if you need to spend 6k. They might cost u less.

Welcome Ben,

Less used/abused Xterra would be better in the long run.

If you can't find a clean one, then Pajero 3.8 would do good with a little extra love and care. Rem to exclude 2009 - 2012 models Pajero that have gear upshifting (known issue). @Frederic correct the year range, if I am wrong, please.

Start with your AC condenser cleaning, if its choked or never cleaned with pressure air or water, it will behave the same.

If that is clean, the next bet would be the compressor switch failing to turn on/off the compressor at the right temperature.

Has anyone worked recently on a car or AC component, that might help to backtrack the issue more efficiently?