Frederic

What is Yellow Truck ? Buried deep inside the Bu Hasa Desert near Madinat Zayed City, there is an abandoned water tanker truck, which due to its remote location, has become a pilgrimage for many Offroaders all over the UAE. How did it get there ? That remains part of the mystery..... What's the location ? You will have to join the drive to find it.... And why exactly should we go there as a club ? This area, together with LIWA Moreeb area, is the ultimate playground for offroading, where you will find monstrous dunes, stadium-sized bowls, and the sheer size and remoteness will make you really feel you are in a different world ! This will be an unforgettable experience and will make you become part of our yearly pilgrimage team ! When?? When ?? WHEN ?? We have several drives lined up during the UAE National Holiday Weekend of 2022. Check the drive calendar and BOOK NOW !! We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Newbie & Above When: 2nd December, Friday Meeting time: 7:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/bZ77eVtDJqDhGJBm7 You can come early and camp in same starting point if you like. Last Fuel Station: https://goo.gl/maps/D6t1rXkuecZScyPZ9 NO 100 Liters of FUEL = NO DRIVE - Carry additional jerry cans accordingly SWB Cars = 2 Jerry can of extra fuel LWB Cars = 1 Jerry can of extra fuel 100+ liter fuel tank cars = No need for extra fuel. Lunch Break: 1 Hour in between with couple of short breaks (if needed). 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, lunch, snacks, face mask, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 4:00 PM LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 12 cars only. 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 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. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. RSVP FOR THIS DRIVE HERE

The expedition is actually better than the explorer, and Ammar drove it well. I think he had put a lift kit as well that helped with the approach and departure angles.

If 15k is your budget and you want a reliable off-roader, then there’s only a handful of options I think: - R50 pathfinder 3.5. - Jeep XJ Cherokee - Pajero generation 2 made until 1999 in 2 door version - Pajero generation 3 made until 2006 in 2 door version -Xterra is the best option if you’re willing to stretch your budget a bit.

good choice @Haitham Khattab let's throw some food on the BBQ instead of bumpers

CONVOY LIST "FEWBIE FRED" Hi @topgear@Manoj Soman@Murad Hamed @Krishna R@Adnan Halepota@Benjamin@Jessica Lambert@Salim Akhtar@Jaro Tuzinsky@Tareq Al Turq@Vaibhav We will be doing a gentle Fewbie Level drive of about 1-1,5 hrs to stretch our legs and explore the Qudra area a bit. Then we will head together to the Winter Welcome Gatering Point a bit further down in Qudra. Meeting point to reach at 3:30PM: https://goo.gl/maps/qP9L43xn1ZtCSSpU6 please don’t park next to the road as this is a private road. Move a bit further into the sandy area, I’ll make sure to be there a bit earlier. Hope to see you all tomorrow afternoon!

Hi @Abdul Mueed Mohammed welcome to the club ! I would expect the LC300 with twin turbo to be a very capable offroader. @Michel Van Woudenberg drives one and can perhaps chip in. The main issue might be the massive front bumper.

DRIVE PLAN As an endurance test, and to slowly give a taste of a more overlanding style of driving, we are organizing a full day of off-roading in the Abu-Dhabi desert. We will be starting nearby the Oman border along Dubai-Al Ain Road and proceed West as far a possible towards Abu Dhabi City, probably exiting somewhere along the E75. The terrain will be challenging and will be a mental test for all of us ! Recharge yourself and fully refuel your 4x4 if you like to join ! We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie & Above When: 26 November 2022, Saturday Meeting time: 7:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Dubai Al Ain Road, near Masakin: https://goo.gl/maps/WeCeWGENZpJMrRba8 Approximate finish time: 5:00 PM 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, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. 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 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. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

Wish i could join you @Asif Hussain.... I am sure the convoy will have a blast !

You can support by bringing some knakwurst perhaps Just kidding😁

Just my two cents, but i would not venture out to far onto any beach in any 4x4. The risks involved with the tide and getting stuck is just not worth it. Perhaps these areas are doable: https://goo.gl/maps/YgF2Nko8jeBns7Qz8 https://goo.gl/maps/ARiZZEs1VgcBNvFM9

Well.... where do we start ? - From the search and rescue mission and archeological excavations in trying to find a lost phone ? - From the two convoys that each went its on way but made it back out safely due to two fantastic leads ? - From the intense day of driving on the edge of our seats with big wide smiles ? While a couple of years back we only had a handful of crazy ones that would sacrifice an entire day to go goofing around in Abu Dhabi, we have now plenty drivers that sign up for this madness and carry a big smile while doing so. I am so immensely proud to see where the club has progressed to, and also curious to see where it will take us in the future. The dedication of our marshals and experts and their willingness to venture out and spread their wings is what makes them true trailblazers in my opinion. from @M.Seidam his drives the last couple of weeks, the pressure has been steadily brought up for our Intermediates and they were totally ready for this next level terrain and it showed ! I had @Gaurav and @Srikumar driving right in front of me. Two of my brothers who taught me nearly everything about offroading, and it was an immense joy to push old Kermit to the rev limiter every time to try to keep up with these legends. The guys behind me soaked up every little challenge with aplomb, from @Amr Aydin putting down exquisite lines, @ASAD. @Waqas Parvez @Vaibhav showcasing their massive experience that brought them to this level, all the while executing every challenge with a clear mind, which is THE MOST important thing when driving on this level and even more so in this terrain. @JeromeFJ was the one who kept an eagle eye over our convoy and we could not have gotten a better watchman to keep us all in check About the drive itself... well this was indeed the drive that allowed us to drive the snot out of our cars, but safely and under the guidance of the real masters at their game @Gaurav and @Srikumar I am not yet in the state of mind to recollect every bowl we flew through, and perhaps this is maybe for the best See you all in the sands very soon again ! (after a car wash perhaps)...

Fantastic initiative @Srikumar and hats off to @GauravSonifor his willingness to lead as well and to fill up two fantastic convoys with amazing drivers. No doubt it will be unforgettable day.