Chaitanya D

Good morning friends

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• Waqar Sarwar @Waqar Sarwar
• rohit kumar @rohit kumar
• babaski @babaski
• Ron.P @Ron.P
• essam ibrahim @essam ibrahim
• MohamedSherif @MohamedSherif
• Ahmad Quadri @Ahmad Quadri
• Senthil Kumar @Senthil Kumar
• Nadeem Ansari @Nadeem Ansari
• Ishak @Ishak

Please note the following convoy order

• Please be on time and bring all your passion for off-roading 
• Deflate your tires to 12 psi for all terrain tires and 15 psi if regular tires
• Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 1 (446,006).
• Briefing will be done  before we start moving
• Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and there are no moving objects 
• Please check all car fluids, tow hooks, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis.
• please ensure you come with a full tank (as much as possible) in addition to all mandatory gear for this drive level specially your

1. tire deflator,

2. pressure gauge

3. compressor,

4. safety flag and

5. radio. (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE)

Meeting point is as below @ 2 PM (Near Mosque in Murquab, exiting from AlAin road)

 https://goo.gl/maps/g27XpBT9BcpeQdd59

See you later 

2 hours ago, Bjoern said:

@Chaitanya D sorry, having a really bad cold and I don't think I will be fit enough tomorrow. Have a great drive!

Thanks for informing @Bjoern, get well ❤️‍🩹 soon 

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

Level:  Newbie and above

When:  29 Jan 2023, Sunday.

Meeting time: 2PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/g27XpBT9BcpeQdd59

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: 6PM

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

Wonderful @Waqas Parvez congratulations 

Congratulations @GauravSoni. Well done 👍🏼 

1 hour ago, Pascal said:

Dear all, I am having problems to upload pictures to the gallery (when I select a bunch, only 2 get uploaded for some reason). so I have created a shared folder where you can access the pictures:

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvqYity6yKJ7hOYNlsDW5al4LnSeQQ?e=SXXOV1

 

Vow - some AMAZING pictures here 

thank you so much @Pascal

2 hours ago, Vaibhav said:

Thank you @Chaitanya D for leading us to yellow truck.  30 Mins into the drive after your car hit a bump and went in a limp mode and everyone tried to check on the car to have it restart. The best part of the drive we reached out to @Asif Hussainbhai and he reached to us along with his convoy . Followed by @JeromeFJwith his convoy. @Asif HussainBhai along with his expertise got the car back to normal and @JeromeFJ informing an issue with @Gok Krishcar who had to be exited and hope you reached home back safely. 

After all the issues were sorted out we moved on to reach the yellow truck. For me personally it was such a pleasure being a second lead and following you lines Doc @Chaitanya D . @Bjoern was the 3rd car who drove well and followed the instructions exceptionally well from me with the path ahead. @Pascalfollowed as 4th car drove really well. Between the drive we got @Jaro Tuzinsky behind me so he could have less churned tracks. who drove well. Good job on self recovery in soft sand. I am sure you got some good workout on the arms. @Patrick van der Loo @Richard Franksand @Senthil Kumar with their Jeeps drove without any issues. 

Lets not forget the support team @ASAD., @Waqas Parvez and @Karthik Raptor who took care of the convoy and support the refusals. 

We had a convoy of 13 cars but we did not have much issues specially with experts like @varunmehndirattaanchoring in center and @M.Seidamas a sweep. Gents it gave everyone a safety feeling with your presence in the convoy. Looking forward to meet everyone soon in the sand once again. 

@Vaibhav my dear 2nd lead, amazing to see how you along with @Waqas Parvez, @ASAD. are taking desert driving to next level along with the legends - past and present , in this club .

Seeing you all doing the amazing side slopes on massive slip phases to the top of the crests reminded me of them .

Absolutely  loved watching you guys and again "Alf Salam and Shukran " for your suppoort 

2 hours ago, Jaro Tuzinsky said:

Hej all, I wake up at 12pm today, finally get the 3rd coffee today I feel fresh:)

@Chaitanya D this was the best weekend for me, since i came to UEA. Camping with a such friendly company and driving in that beautiful scenery. @Vaibhav@ASAD. @varunmehndiratta @Waqas Parvez @Karthik Raptor @M.Seidam, thank you for supporting and taking care of us.  Without you @Pascal @Bjoern @Patrick van der Loo @Richard Franks @Senthil Kumar the day would not be so memorable..

if you plan camping next time, please let me know, I will be happy to join you with my family.

All videos are recorded. There is a full version of each shooting and plus edited version. Please feel free to download it in the original quality, in case of any issue please let me know.

Please send me your personal numbers or email so that I can send them to you 

And thank you very much for your patience during my learning lessons:)

Have a great weekend and I am looking another our driving together. 

@Jaro Tuzinsky my dear friend, loved your camaraderie.

I/We will have more trips planned soon- keep a watch

7 hours ago, Patrick van der Loo said:

Thanks so much @Chaitanya Dand all Carnity friends for an amazing day in Liwa. After last year it was just as beautiful again this year and making it to the truck was the cherry on the cake! 

@Patrick van der Loo after our last adventure in 2021 - where we could not get to Yellow truck, I thankfully appreciate you to trust me this time around to take you there. Feels great we did it !!

We did and we did in good time - setting aside the niggles we had. Fantastic to see how you area enjoying your TJ

6 hours ago, M.Seidam said:

Eventually I got the chance to feel the dunes of the Empty quarter “ geographically “ and to look up in to the sky and just be in moments of a trance while all were asleep and the camping lights were totally off . 
 

It was a trip worth each Km I drove with my little copilot my companion who just loved every bit of it .from the beginning till the end it was one of an unforgettable time spent with all of you dear friends. 
 

Indeed , Thank you my friend @Chaitanya D for arranging and leading this successful drive and the lovely road trip together on the way to the meeting point and back.to Dubai🙏 it was fabulous and the kids enjoyed it very much too.
Many thanks extends to the support team @Vaibhav @Waqas Parvez @ASAD. @Karthik Raptor  and @varunmehndiratta as well as to the the rest of the convoy members @Benjamin @Pascal  @Richard Franks @Senthil Kumar@Patrick van der Loo@Jaro Tuzinsky

Also ti the camping friends from other convoys @Gok Krish and @Haitham Khattab ( lovely the kids met each others ) 

My son is asking me already when are we going for camping again 😅

Wish you all pleasant time and happy holidays 🙏

Cheers 

Seidam 

 

Habibi @M.Seidam  I think we drove close to 700 Km plus together on road on off road as you mentioned. Your presence made the whole trip so enjoyable along with your little one .

Alf Shukran 

Leaving now. See you soon 

10 hours ago, Vaibhav said:

@Chaitanya D I am unable to see the radio frequency. If you could please share. 

Radio channel will be informed by the time we drive 

Friends 🥰

the enthusiasm is always enduring when we head to Liwa - a sense of euphoria with an equal amount of anxiousness- a bit. 

This is what we look for 

- may be a bit rusted 

- May be clad in Colors - red green black and white 

But let’s enjoy the journey than the destination. Foremost on my mind as always - comfort and safety of what we do. 
 

there will be no competition and no compulsions . See you all soon

39 minutes ago, Pascal said:

Good evening Chaitanya, we (my wife and I) may come tomorrow evening and camp (to avoid the risk of 80km/hr in the morning with the fog). Can you share the coordinate for the camping location where you will be camping if that's ok to join you (I don't know the area).

Hi Pascal

camping will be close to the starting point 

I will be coming there after I finish work which might be well beyond dark. Some others might as well come there earlier - if u can coordinate here,   leave your numbers then we can get in touch

call me once u reach then I can plan out or let u know accordingly as the situation turns out.

2 hours ago, varunmehndiratta said:

@Chaitanya D is exit point (planned) close to starting point? Plan to camp on 1st night and many who are driving on 2nd plan to camp close to starting point on 1st as well .. so just checking to see if better to align with other group or if too far than in any case will plan differently. 

Hi Varun

 approx 20-25 km away

but once on tarmac u can always drive back in 30 min 

Convoy List will be as follows - 

Dear friends 

• varunmehndiratta @varunmehndiratta
• Karthik Raptor @Karthik Raptor
• Benjamin @Benjamin
• ASAD. @ASAD.
• Patrick van der Loo @Patrick van der Loo
• Bjoern @Bjoern
• Richard Franks @Richard Franks
• Jaro Tuzinsky @Jaro Tuzinsky
• Senthil Kumar @Senthil Kumar
• Mahmoud Taha @Mahmoud Taha
• Pascal @Pascal

• M.Seidam @M.Seidam
• Waqas Parvez @Waqas Parvez
• Vaibhav @Vaibhav
• Chaitanya D @Chaitanya D

Camping partners - BUT NOT on this drive - @Gok Krish, @Haitham Khattab, who else?

Please get prepped - with a day available for the same.

1. Ensure your car is well checked, all fluids topped up, no leaks 

2. All 4 tires and Spare tire in condition , spanner available for the lug nuts and not jammed

3. Front and Rear tow hooks available, in condition and not rusted

4. Bring along two radios if you have, or a spare battery / car charger as you might need it

5. Bring in lots of patience and team work

6. Ensure all the stuff in your boot is tied down and strapped securely

7. Less or No passengers advisable as there are no near exits , in case if passenger is sick or unable to cope with the terrain. Make sure they are belted all the time . 

8. Bring all the recovery gears you have in terms of soft shackles, D shackles, Tug/kinetic ropes, straps etc.

9. Dry food, Water (5L) and snacks accordingly .

10. As much as possible - PLAN and PACK Light. Liwa needs the right weight on your car, even though a fewbie drive - every extra gram on your car matters.

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.
• Last Fuel Station: https://goo.gl/maps/D6t1rXkuecZScyPZ9

Myself and support members will check for this and other required gears , safe securing of your stuff in the trunk mandatorily. 

With some strong and experienced members signing up on this drive - expect it to be a cracker of a drive and I am looking forward to it .

Convoy list , radio channel and other details soon.

My number if you wish to ask anything is 0529970964.

16 hours ago, Pascal said:

Good evening @Chaitanya D, I have just registered for this drive so now first on  the waiting list). I did actually registered for the fewplus + drive on the 2nd, but since this would be my first fewbie plus drive after promotion, Gaurav advised me to join your drive instead to be more confortable, and join a "standard" fewbie plus drive later on. Apreciate if you could accept me for your drive... really looking forward to see the yellow truck.

Thank you,

Pascal

 

Will add you to the drive , Please make sure you have been through the drive thread and adequately prepared

@imranaasghar81 and @Mahmoud Taha will add you as spaces have opened up

do you confirm ??

12 minutes ago, Jaro Tuzinsky said:

Wow, what city did you live in? A ako sa mas?:))

It will be a memorable trip. May you share with me the camping spot? I will be there only around 8pm. Thanks

Sure @Jaro Tuzinsky. It would be close to the meeting or starting point 

I would advise you the just wait near the automated gate , we can coordinate on phone depending on who reaches first there 

reach me on 0529970964 👍🏼

5 hours ago, Gok Krish said:

I am joining in for the same ... 

company of a experienced “solo camper” with a group will be reassuring. 
😃😃

2 minutes ago, Jaro Tuzinsky said:

May I join you? Will you take tents? Or under sky?:)

Sure welcome

you can plan accordingly - tents / in car . Bring sufficient warm clothes 

under sky? Are you serious 🤣

Dear friends

• varunmehndiratta @varunmehndiratta
• Karthik Raptor @Karthik Raptor
• Benjamin @Benjamin
• ASAD. @ASAD.
• Pranjal Varsani1 @Pranjal Varsani1
• Patrick van der Loo @Patrick van der Loo
• Mike M. @Mike M.
• Bjoern @Bjoern
• Richard Franks @Richard Franks
• Jaro Tuzinsky @Jaro Tuzinsky

• M.Seidam @M.Seidam
• Waqas Parvez @Waqas Parvez
• Vaibhav @Vaibhav

• Mahmoud Taha @Mahmoud Taha
• Stav @Stav

@imranaasghar81

Great to have you all on this drive planned at Yellow truck Liwa. 

I hope you all have gone through the drive thread thoroughly , please feel free to ask any questions . 

Be Prepared in advance:

1. Ensure your car is well checked, all fluids topped up, no leaks 

2. All 4 tires and Spare tire in condition , spanner available for the lug nuts and not jammed

3. Front and Rear tow hooks available, in condition and not rusted

4. Bring along two radios if you have, or a spare battery / car charger as you might need it

5. Bring in lots of patience and team work

6. Ensure all the stuff in your boot is tied down and strapped securely

7. Less or No passengers advisable as there are no near exits , in case if passenger is sick or unable to cope with the terrain. Make sure they are belted all the time . 

8. Bring all the recovery gears you have in terms of soft shackles, D shackles, Tug/kinetic ropes, straps etc.

9. Dry food, Water (5L) and snacks accordingly .

10. As much as possible - PLAN and PACK Light. Liwa needs the right weight on your car, even though a fewbie drive - every extra gram on your car matters.

Camping:

Myself and some others (- please do mention here ) would be camping close to the start point. We intend to come the previous day i.e on 30th Evening (Wednesday) by around 7 pm approx. , have food, socialize😜 and sleep over there . Please bring enough warm clothes , camping gears/sleeping bags if you would like to do it. If your car allows you could as well sleep in your car.

Fuel station is about approx 15- 20 min drive from there and you can plan to fuel up accordingly ( including your jerry cans).

some snaps from last year

Cheers!

5 minutes ago, Gok Krish said:

Dr. M dot Seidam - the Clinical approach man!! On Wait list ... so, add me in pls when ready. I will be moving my camp from Faqa the previous night to this place - so anyone for 2 nights camping pls connect. @Looper   @Gaurav Soni  @Chaitanya D . Life will be the desert for 2 nights and 1 1 /2 days, thanks to Carnity!!! Bring it on!!!

Now you are a pro at solo camping ⛺️ 😂

Congratulations @Bjoern