jason200

Sorry i can't make this one guys. Look forward to seeing the video.

Jason

Count me in !

I have my alarm clock set for am not pm already !

Jason

@Barry

thanks for the advice

I have read that there is an additional power supply for the airbags. Do I need to let this discharge before we take the fuse out ? 

Jason

1 hour ago, Rahimdad said:

Good to have you back @jason200. Your name has been added to the main list. Just remind us before the drive, it is a fuse for ABS and SRS Airbag which @Barry had recommended to remove before the drive. Just know where all your fuses are located as finding your battery was a challenge. Right under the front passenger seat.

I don't think it will be as easy as just a fuse knowing Jeep and all the electronics in the Grand Cherokee ! If I take the fuse out maybe they will go off when I put it back in or the air bag light might stay on to show I have been tampering... 

Does anyone know a Mechanic in the Jeep garage who would know this ? 

If not I will leave them on and just take it at newbie level. Looks like a need another desert only vehicle !! 

Count me in !!

Does anyone know how i can disengage the airbag system / Seat belt pre-tensioners ?? 

Don't want another explosion in the car !!

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Count me in.

What time would would I be back in Dubai as i have babysitting duties !

Jason

2 hours ago, Barry said:

 

@jason200 and anyone else who is having problems with seatbelt tensioners firing on rough terrain, you can remove the SRS fuse before going off road which will disable the system. Although be aware, you will have no airbags if anything happens which may or may not be a good thing but it will save you from having to replace a lot of things if you have a little bump. Sadly, the belt tensioners are a single use only thing that cannot be repaired, once they have fired, they need replaced.

@Barrythanks for the advice. I took the car to the dealer today and they said they will replace under warranty once they check the vehicle computer. I can confirm they do 'fire' as there was a very loud bang ! Both tensioners fired in the front seats but none of the back seats. Are there tensioners on the rear seat belts also and are these a standard safety mechanism on all cars ? Why did only mine fire ? 

I am in too, looking forward to it !

Jason Shilliday 0505547290

@Gaurav brilliant video ! Clearly shows how good the drive was and how well organised. Looking forward to the next @Carnity adventure. 

We need the secret recipe for @Rahimdad  chicken ! 

Wonderfull report @Rahimdad and wonderful photos @Gaurav. 

It was truly an Ultimate family adventre ! I was a little bit nervous at first due to the family in the back but with the expert guidance of @Rahimdad and @Gaurav my confidence grew and we completed the trip with ease and enjoyed some refreshments at the Quadra lakes. 

Thanks to the @Carnity team again and I hope there will be another trip soon ! 

My wife will post some more photos. 

@Rahimdad Sounds great !!

@skumar83 From our trip on the 27th Jan, if i am correct you are near the springs ? If you want i can bring you and you can stay in my vehicle or I'm sure there will be space in other vehicles too ! I live near the springs.

@Rahimdad  Are you going to give us some clues to which area we are going to ??

Hi Guys ! Please put us down for the trip. Wife and daughter are also coming.

Jason - 0505547290

I will bring a disposable BBQ, some chicken, meat and salad.

Sounded more like the weather at home in Ireland rather than the UAE !!

I have asked my wife so just waiting for her approval !  I hope we can all make it.

Hi Guys ! I've been reading up on the last trip. It sounded eventful ! 

Would this trip be suitable for my wife and daughter to come as passengers ? My daughter is only 1 year old and the journey might be too rough in the dunes to bring her.

I'm sorry I can't come to this drive but I will be on the next one !! Enjoy everyone, it's a factastic opportunity to learn from the experts how to prepare and drive your 4x4 in the desert. 

Jason

1 hour ago, Gaurav said:

I'm using MotionX-GPS app on iPhone and I'm totally impressed with its track recording, saving and sharing capabilities.

Below is the yesterday track, started from Mahafiz mosque (left) - Fossil Rock (Right top) - Faya (center down) - Mahafiz.

Hi Guarav, 

can you share this track with us ? 

22 minutes ago, evoboy2016 said:

Ah, thankfully, I had taken a screenshot halfway, when we stopped by for breakfast.

Thanks !!

Rahimdad, can you tell me the name of the tracking app again please ? 

Did anyone record the route ?

Thanks

Jason 

Many thanks to Rahimdad and Gaurav for organising the trip and sharing their expert knowledge and experience of desert driving. I'm looking forward to the next trip.

Thanks again, 

Jason

3 minutes ago, Rahimdad said:

@jason200 I am adding your name in the main list, the first post of this thread, kindly advise you full name and mobile number so that we can communicate if needed.

Jason Shilliday - 0505547290

1 minute ago, Rahimdad said:

You are most welcome to join @jason200

A Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the most capable off-roaders as the Jeep DNA runs deep into off-roading.

However if you have the newer Jeep Grand Cherokee I would recommend you remove the lower lip of the front bumper as that is a bit low and can be displaced by the sand. There are just about 4 clips which you need to remove, you can reattach it later.

Hope this is a GCC spec and has the tow hooks in case there is a stuck so that we are able to pull you out, normally American specs do not have the recovery points and make recovery difficult.

Thanks Rahimdad. Yes its GCC Spec 2015 model. I will have a closer look at the lower lip of the front bumper tonight and remove it. See you all on Friday. My number is 0505547290

Dear Rahimdad,

Can i also join this trip as I am very keen to do some off-roading and learn. Very kind of you to organize this.

I have a Grand Jeep Cherokee, is it suitable ?

Many thanks

Jason