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@Piaras Cushnan thanks for understanding, i am really surprised to see Toyota did not install anything. During offroading there are multiple instances in where we can only recover you from the back, so for that reason we consider this as absolutely necessary to have. Perhaps what you could do i check with an Offroad shop to see if they can fabricate decent towpoints and mount them. Good luck and hope to see that Hilux soon cruising on the sands with us !

Hi @Piaras Cushnan A towpoint at the back is definitely needed before venturing into the desert, i would be very surprised there is nothing at the rear. Could you perhaps take photo from the back underneath ?

I have the Rydanz Raptor tyres, which was not my initial plan (tyre dealer confirmed me he had Yoko G015 in his shop, only to arrive and see he only had G056 HT tyres). I got the 285/75/16 which are a bit too big to my liking, but so far the tyres have been doing great. They offer great traction on the sand, but are a bit noisy on the road (Yokohamas are much softer and smoother ride). Price wise (285/75/16 Rydanz was same prices as the 265/75/16 from Yoko) they are pretty good, but once they are worn i will go back to Yokohamas to get that smooth ride again. The Rydanz are heavier and would do fine in wadis as well and that's why i considered them.

@Piaras Cushnan wishing you a warm welcome to our club ! Just wanted to check if this will be your first drive with us, and if you could provide some basic information: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Important links to read: Off road Club Grading Structure V.3.0 Frequently Asked Questions - Click and scroll down. How do I join? Is my car fit for off-roading Many more FAQ's - ANSWERED. Mandatory Safety Requirements Essential Off-road Gear Ultimate Compressor Review Transfer your previous off-road experience For your first drive you will need the following items: 1. pressure gauge / deflator tool to deflate your tyres and check your pressure. 2. compressor to inflate your tyres after the drive. 3. an offroad flag, properly mounted on the car 4. a two-way radio, programmed to our channels (see below topic). 5. a decent shovel.

Well done @Karthikeyan Govindarajan !

Congrats @Imteeaz !

Well done @Prakash Anoop !

Well deserved @Morshedi !

Well done @Richard Franks !

Fantastic news @Hisham Masaad! I still remember your first couple of drives with us, and how you were so keen and dedicated to learn and to progress, all while being super humble and carrying a bright smile on every single drive ! We are extremely proud to have you as our leader, and i am looking forward to pushing my tiny Trooper soon on one of your drives

What to expect This drive is suited to people who enjoy the scenic views the Northern UAE has to offer. Rather than a “dune bashing” experience, we want to offer a more relaxing drive experience where we can use existing farm trails to make our way through the various terrains, and where you’ll be transported back in time from seeing the farms, idyllic trees and shrubs, and spend a few joyful hours with Carnity buddies. General Info This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardise someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions Mandatory Safety Requirements Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Newbie and above When: 17 Sep 2022, Saturday. Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: 25°25'46.3"N 55°43'45.5"E https://maps.app.goo.gl/fBURfZkaPWP96wHX6?g_st=ic 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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 9:30 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday, 2 pm. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting 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. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

Well done @M.Seidam ! Up to 500 ! 👏🏻😁

Congrats and well deserved @Rizwanm2 !!

@Anoop Nair@Pascal@Andrew McCarthy@Zed@Imran Kashif Great morning out in the sand with this SUPER convoy ! Thanks @Anoop Nair for the very reliable second lead, and @Zed for brushing at the back @Imran Kashif it shows you’ve been driving all summer. Good control ! @Pascal you’re like a Swiss watch: we can always count on you whenever there’s a party in Abu Dhabi Terrain ! @Andrew McCarthy and Nigel: Nigel looked happy today and was in awe of what Andrew is doing with that poor Pajero 😂. And now that we’ve found our new ADNOC, we’ll be going back there very soon !