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November 28, 2023

Yellow Truck Season is upon us. It's an annual ritual held mostly during the month of December over a 2-day weekend. We invite you to the 2023 edition of the famed Yellow Truck Drive.

Yellow Truck, what is it?

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 Off roaders all over the UAE. It doesn't look like this anymore, in 2021 someone painted it in the truck on national flag colors, it is now taken care of in that respect.

How did it get there? Nobody knows. Only Speculations. It is literally in the middle of nowhere. We can go there and get our own ideas.

What's the location? https://goo.gl/maps/9aiJC29bUyRFHmvJ9

Those who wish to join this drive from Dubai it's a 3+ hours to the meeting point, so ideally well rested body will enjoy this entire day drive without much fatigue, so reaching a night before and camping or sleeping in the car at meeting point would be ideal, but completely optional for everyone. Some say the pre and post drive parties are as famous as the drive itself.

Let's all get together on the weekend of 16th December to fulfill our annual ritual obligation.

SIGNUP CHECKLIST

Please ensure that you are there at the meeting point at 7:30 AM sharp. Latecomers would be sent back.
Firstly, get lots and lots of rest the previous day. The more the better as Liwa will not only challenge your vehicle but your mind as well. We would need your complete focus and fatigue due to less rest is the last thing that is needed on such a terrain. For those who prefer camping the previous night, you can do so at the starting point as it's a nice spaced-out area. Bring some firewood incase if you wish to have a bonfire to keep you warm. Cleaning up after the bonfire is mandatory.
Ensure that your 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up.
20 Liter / 40-liter fuel jerry can is needed depending on your vehicle. If you have any doubts, please post your query on the drive post and we will assist.
A full fuel tank at the meeting point.
The spare tire should be in good working condition. If not been used recently, ensure that you take it out and check the condition properly. Also ensure that you have the wrench that can be used to remove your tire (if needed). In the past we have seen that people upgrade their tires but keep the original wrench which is of no use to remove the upgraded tire. So please ensure that your car has the right tool to remove the tires (if needed).
Air compressor, proper shovel, flag, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
Fully charged radio (tuned to all Carnity Frequencies) with spare battery / radio. If you have a car charger for your radio, please bring it along.
Please ensure that you know how to switch off traction control (turning off Air bags is not mandatory for this drive). If it requires pulling the fuse, please research before the drive or better still, post your queries on this drive post and we will assist.
Car charger / battery pack for your mobile.
Plenty of water, approx. 5 liters per person per day.
Bring along your breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc. in easy to eat packaging. We shall be having breaks during the drive.
Dry food, energy bar, cookies, nuts, crisp to munch while driving
Bring garbage bags along to carry your trash. Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited.

Please take this event seriously and understand that this terrain, due to its remoteness and size of the dunes will challenge everyone on this drive. If you decide to bring passengers, please make sure they have spent a full day already in a vehicle in the desert and are used to it. There are hardly any nearby exit tracks and rerouting might take hours, so once we are in this terrain the aim is to complete the entire drive and visit the Yellow Truck

MUST READ AND COMPLY

DRIVE DETAILS

Level: Fewbie and above (graded split convoys will be prepared for the drive)
When: 16 Dec 2023, Saturday
Meeting time: 7:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/bZ77eVtDJqDhGJBm7
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.

EXTRA FUEL

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

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

RSVP is limited to 20 and will close on Friday 15th December - 12 PM.
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 - Without any exceptions.
Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 BELOW CALENDAR

November 27, 2023

6 minutes ago, frederic demolder said:

Hi @Ale Vallecchi
sorry I made a mistake I press by error on the « manage button »

Could you remove my name please 🙏

Sorry for that

I think about to add my name on the wait list but not sur yet.
I will drive on Friday

You can press on Change RSVP on the calendar entry and you will be removed from manage tab.

November 27, 2023

@Maytham Mahrooslooks like you are trying to drive for the very first time with Carnity. Couple of points to note that it’s a Fewbie drive - you will have to join a newbie drive. And Manage Tab is for the leads and support team members only. (There is no hard coding done to stop from that happening - regular members know it and they follow the guidelines). May I suggest you to join a newbie drive.

You may place yourself in waitlist on this drive as it seems full at this moment. Please note that, I will be removing you from this drive.

November 27, 2023

Congratulations @Marek_was003 on your promotion. Enjoy your new level.

November 27, 2023

DRIVE PLAN

On the occasion of the 52nd formation day of UAE, let us celebrate with a new lead at the helm @DP1011, freshly graduated out of the Leaders Lead Program. We will attempt to do a 52 km drive from Lesaily to Qudra with the drive dedicated to 52nd national day.

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

DRIVE DETAILS

Level: Fewbie and above
When: 03 Dec 2023, Sunday
Meeting time: 6:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/KGF6L8VwXMza3tJz7
Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM
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.

RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge (MANDATORY)
Compressor (MANDATORY)
Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
First-aid kit
Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday
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 - Without any exceptions.
Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 BELOW CALENDAR

November 27, 2023

DRIVE PLAN

We meet a little ahead of Badayer Shops and drive straight ahead, with the war cry "Yalla Push".

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

DRIVE DETAILS

Level: Intermediate and above
When: 02 Dec 2023, Saturday
Meeting time: 6:45 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qRJhkCGBmctc1DnZ9
Approximate finish time: 09:30 AM
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.

RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
Compressor (MANDATORY)
Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
First-aid kit
Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 12 PM.
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 - Without any exceptions.
Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

November 27, 2023

DRIVE PLAN

Let's start this long weekend on this Friday Afternoon at Faqa'a with our own and freshly graduated out of the Leaders Lead Program, please welcome @Simon D on his maiden lead with Carnity and let's support his endeavors.

Request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

DRIVE DETAILS

Level: Fewbie and above
When: 01 December 2023, Friday
Meeting time: 2:00 PM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ovfidM4TJrb8eqdGA
Approximate finish time: 5:30 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.

RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge (MANDATORY)
Compressor (MANDATORY)
Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
First-aid kit
Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday
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 - Without any exceptions.
Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 BELOW CALENDAR

November 25, 2023

November 22, 2023

Our plan vs. actual track.

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We did a lot of planning, we spent a whole working day doing so, and that that's what saved us from getting disqualified instead of being 3rd, as we noticed we won't be able to do much if we try one more waypoint and instead return to the starting point.

Things went south at Waypoint 7 (Red 7) where we could have done better in achieving points. Till Way Point 9 (Red 5) we were ahead of time, but the fatigue of getting points at WP 7 and a couple of pop outs before and after WP 9 (Red 5) took all the energy out of us and we couldn't catch up with the time.

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This was our first time doing anything like this and we were learning everything on the job in the middle of a serious competition. Having said that, we gained a tremendous amount of experience and are better prepared for the next year. If I were to do the exact same track it now, I am sure I would be able to do not only 215 that we initially planned but at least 240.

I wait eagerly for #DCT24.

November 21, 2023

You have to understand the boundaries as gradients rather than a hard line. Just like the waypoints it feathers out in all directions.

November 21, 2023

@Zulfikhar Naiyar congratulations buddy on your promotion to Intermediate level.

November 18, 2023

Thanks @Gertjan, @Sunil Mathew & @Pacific to join the drive. For what’s worth, we drove in a leisurely manner taking a lot of breaks but we drove fast.

The initial section was fantastic in Sweihan Area… … even the approach to Nagra Hill was pretty good but the Nagra Hill itself is trash. So much trash around the area plus every square inch of the hill is double and triple crossed by tracks and it was quite a disappointment to drive on the hill.

Having said that we drove a fantastic 72+ km in 2 and half hours including most tall dunes in the sweihan area. It was a fantastic practice for me for tomorrow’s #DCT23

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See you all once again very soon.

November 17, 2023

3 minutes ago, Sunil Mathew said:

Joining you tomorrow @Looper...

Hope sharjah is not water logged tomorrow 4AM 🙂

Sure buddy see you in the morning. We will all see what’s happening there 🤣…

November 17, 2023

I am planning something else altogether since morning. But yes we are go for tomorrow morning.

November 17, 2023

Quite a smart place to hold the challenge. New for almost all of the participants. except for a handful who have a glimpse of the terrain, so it will be a nice challenge for most. I would have said that the terrain is mostly soft, but that statement isn't going to be valid as of now. Great Job on #DCT2023!

November 14, 2023

Congratulations @Alex T on your promotion. Enjoy the new level.

November 14, 2023

November 13, 2023

congratulations @frederic demolder on your promotion. well done - enjoy your new level.

November 13, 2023

Congratulations @Waqar Sarwar on your promotion to Fewbie Plus.. enjoy your new level...

November 13, 2023

Congratulations @Arravind on your promotion to Fewbie level. Enjoy ...👍

November 13, 2023

DRIVE PLAN

It's going to be a typical "Sweihan Drive", drive tall, drive fast, drive quick. This is my first time at the front here. Request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

DRIVE DETAILS

Level: Intermediate and above
When: 18 Nov 2023, Saturday
Meeting time: 6:45 AM (we will leave at 7:00 am)
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xY6aK4cDazQQ8Ufh6
Approximate finish time: 9:45AM
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 GEAR:

Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
Compressor
Walkie-talkie radio
Off-road flag
Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
First-aid kit
Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday
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 - Without any exceptions.
Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 BELOW CALENDAR

November 10, 2023

@Hisham Masaad, I have learnt a lot from you during your time. Very sad to see you go and I will seriously miss your drives. Best of luck for your never ending adventures. Thank you and farewell. See you soon!

November 9, 2023

Please use the attached GPX file or this GaiaGPS link to import the GPS waypoints.

This is a set of 10 way points that one could try to complete over a period of 6 hours. This done as part of the preparation for Carnity DCT 2023. This list covers some of the interesting places to visit in Qudra, Murquab, Faqa, Sloar Park and back. Hope you enjoy the drive.

Qudra 360.gpx

November 7, 2023

For a JL you can just disable Traction (single press) and ESC (long press of TC button for about 6 seconds while transmission in Parking) and it is more than enough. While it does not kill Airbags or ABS it is perfect for desert driving. The only issue is that once you go to 4 low for self recovery etc., and come back to 4H you have to redo the process of TC and ESC disabling.

I have Tazer JL that kills the ABS as well at the same time retains the TC/ESC disable-ness even if you move to 4L and back to 4H. It has some more advances especially for a stock head-unit (I have Stinger High10 unit).

You can refer more 👉 HERE 👈 about TazerJL

November 6, 2023

Congratulations @Shahid Mehmood on your promotion to FB+ well done.

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