Frederic

Just make sure your stockings don’t come falling off and ending up in the face of the one sweeping the convoy !

Most budget OBD scanners are made to read out and reset faults that create an Engine Check Light. Diagnostics like the one you are describing will most likely need more advanced OBD readers that are equipped with historical trending based parameter sets. I think these are more in the 3-4000 AED range to start. I have a DragonMart one for basic fault resetting and also a Bluetooth chip that works with the Torque Pro Android App.

For the long wheel base Pajeros like yours, the rear skid plate is definitely needed. The reason for that is that the Pajero it’s rear bumper design is working like a sand scooper and eventually the whole rear bumper might get torn off. This rear skid plate is an easy fix and many off-road shops can install one for you for about 300-400dhs. A front skid plate is interesting as soon as you start driving on Fewbie and above levels. It protects the radiator and front bumper against bumps and impact. These are usually costing around 1200dhs for a decent 8mm plate installed. With regards to the kill switch, I agree with you; if you are used to unplugging the ABS connector in the engine bay, this is totally fine. The kill switch would make things a bit easier but it’s not gonna make any difference. I think those same shops would charge around 150dhs for one.

Congrats @Alfred Alinazar!!

Bravo @Paolo Pellegrini!

Well done @Abdul Rafay-S ! See you soon

Peter Gabriel ! Brilliant !

DRIVE REPORT As soon as the RSVP list was rolling in, I was glad to see that I knew most members already, and was looking forward to meeting new ones as well. It was my first drive in Khatim, and it will defininitely not be the last ! We started around 05:30 and headed out into the dunes, which looked harmless, but a little bit deceiving. The sun was slowly rising and the first hour we had some refusals as all of us were still slowly waking up. Once we past the farm track, the dunes changed into a more technical terrain, but nevertheless it was nice exploring and I was glad to be in the company of a group of Carnitees that were cheerful, positive, and helping each other whenever there was a stuck or refusal. @keyvan yasini as we had driven together before, I knew I could totally rely on you to take the second lead in our convoy. You are a calm mature driver and amazed me again with the perfect balance of finesse and power driving. @Naveen Raj the last time we met, we were taping your front bumper together of your Lexus. You quickly realized in order to have a bit more fun in the sand, a dedicated and reliable desert toy was a good option. The 2008 Pajero with the 3.0 engine is known as being a bit underpowered but as I mentioned it's all about the driver and you totally rocked today, using tiptronic and smart use of momentum brought you everywhere without much hassle. Superb ! @Aravind Sidhardhan brought a Fortuner to the game today, and even a manual gear. Driving a manual gear in the desert requires a bit more practice and getting used to, which is totally normal. You drove very well today ! See you soon again (please bring a flag next time). @Ahmed MATAR always comes to every drive with a big smile, and it's clear you enjoy this morning out. You drove very well today. The ideal balance of giving enough and not too much throttle is something that will come after a few more drives. If you are not sure, its better to give less gas instead of too much gas. Well done ! @Karl Dela Cruz was only on his second drive, and you did really well considering you were towards the back of the convoy. Never feel bad whenever you have a refusal or stuck, we are all here to learn and even the most senior offroaders including myself still get stuck. It's all about the team spirit experience and helping each other out, that's what we are here for. See you soon again ! @Luc Khaldoun decided to do a russian roulette RSVP this week and ended up in my drive 🤣 Just kidding. You really drove amazing today and it was nice meeting you ! My hero at the back today was @Kalahari. It's been a while since we last met and I was extremely happy to see you signing up this week and offering your support. Massive thanks for that. All in all, we shoveled a bit, pulled out a few cars, but came out with a tan and no stress I was very delighted to see the camaraderie amongst you. From stepping out with the shovel, to just have a friendly chat and getting to know each other better. It's the group experience that makes offroading fun, and I will gladly drive with you guys again ! See you soon in the sand !

Well deserved @Hasan Wahlan !

Totally deserved @M.Seidam !

Well deserved @Shaaz Sha ! Keep up your excellent support !

Well done @Luc Khaldoun ! See you very soon in the sand !

i agree. So far i did all my tests in Al Futtaim Health-hub and never had an issue.

@Lakshmi Narasimhan faced a similar issue a few weeks back. I think you'll need to check with the private clinic. They should be instructing DHA to update the app.

I am glad to be spending another Friday in Abu Dhabi, which gets me hooked every time i go there. There is really no end to the variety this Emirate has to offer ! Khatim, with its white sand, and nice combination of medium sized dunes and technical area, offers a perfect learning experience to all. I noticed all signups are Newbies coming weekend (No absolute Newbies). So please bring your Offroad gear as per your level (flag, radio, shovel, pressure gauge/deflator). Myself and @Kalahari (thanks for stepping in with your support) will be helping you out on the drive whenever needed. You can find the convoy setup below: 1) Frederic - Pajero Blue - Crew @Frederic 2) Keyvan Yasini Chevy Tahoe - Newbie @keyvan yasini 3) Naveen Raj - Mitsubishi Pajero LWB - Newbie @Naveen Raj 4) Aravind Sidhardan - Fortuner - Newbie @Aravind Sidhardhan 5) Ahmed Matar - Mitsubishi Pajero SWB - Newbie @Ahmed MATAR 6) Karl Dela Cruz - Toyota FJ Cruiser - Newbie @Karl Dela Cruz 7)Luc Khaldoun - Nissan Patrol - Newbie @Luc Khaldoun 8( Kalahari - Maroon Xterra - Advance @Kalahari We will be using Channel 2: 446.03125 Mhz I am keeping the RSVP open till later this afternoon, we might have some more people joining us. See you guys tomorrow !

Welcome back @Damiru Dharmadasa !

Good morning @mikaeel shaik. I noticed you have added your name in the manage tab. Are you joining this drive ? Or did you RSVP by accident ?

Isn't there like a kind of tipping point, such as from 32-33psi onwards that the tyre shape will not change anymore ?

I would do the following: 1) Purchase a tarpaulin that allows you to cover the car entirely. That will keep away the dust, animals, etc.. 2) Disconnect the battery. If you have a relative or friend that is able to start the car or go for a small tour every couple of weeks that would really help.

Is the car parked outside or inside ?

Congrats @Craig Finlayson !!

Very well documented point @Warren Flay. Honestly as i am leading most of the times i never noticed any difference because i am driving on virgin sand. It's definitely worth and a nice experiment. For the LWB Pajeros it might be less noticable.

Congrats @Yawa !!