Markus B

I am sorry but I can't come, it seems my battery is dead. Please don't wait for me

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In Europe i prefer sleeping in the car.

1) There is always a chance of rain, and camping in a tent with rain (packing it up all wet and muddy) is just awful.

2) Also it is hard to find a nice level spot without stones roots and so on.

3) Security: If you sleep with your divers seet reclined, starting the car and just leaving is a matter of seconds while in a tent you are more vulnerable.

As all these three points are not really a concern in the UAE you might as well give the tent a try

I see many cars with these plastic sand tracks you put under your tires when you are stuck, and some people consider them essential. 

At carnity drives though i never saw them used for a recovery, i don't even remember seeing anyone carrying them.

Whats your opinion on these?

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I advise everyoneto check the gallery as @Thomas Varghese and @Joseph Rajuu posted some great pics. Thanks for that!

I am planning to join

Thanks guys. Looking forward to new adventures with you

Unfortunately I have a bit of a fever since today so i can't drive this weekend. I hope somebody from the waitlist can enjoy

Hi Vanessa! No, I did one yesterday and will also do one tomorrow So I am totally fine if there are others on the waitlist! Was just asking, no worries!

Hello Vanessa. I had not originally registered for this drive but i wanted to ask if i can join? I wouldnt ask with such a short notice usually, but i saw some people dropped out. of course if there are others from the waitlist, im fine with that too and see you on another drive. markus

Guys I had to remove myself from the list because I have an appointment in the repair shop on saturday 8am. I hope someone from the waitlist can take advantage of my spot

Hello! This will be my first night drive, do we need extra offroad lights / a lit flag or are stock light and a normal flag fine?

Thanks Markus

Thank you Ale and the other supports for the great drive!

This morning i considered not showing up because of the rain (i have my hardtop off and nobody to help me to put it back on) but i am glad i joined, it was good fun!

We will be 2 persons in my car and we plan to camp

Hi Frederic. Yes please, i tried to register but as I am already participating in the morning drive on the same day the system didnt allow it.

Hello Frederic,

Do i need to bring the offroad flag for this drive?

Thanks, Markus

About the XJ, me too i wanted one, had a look at more than 15 cars all over the UAE, but could not find a clean and well maintained one. They were all pretty run down. If you you are lucky and find a good one i think its a great car. not a lot of electronics to fail, easy to repair, plus they are cheap so even if you have to repair something you have budget left for that.

(I am talking from my experience as I always drove pretty old cars. Cant talk about the XJs offroad capabilities as i never had one and also  newbie in that field)

Hello, 

Looking forward to join this.

I have a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2 door (pretty much stock)

Have a compressor, tire gauge and deflator.

Lots of experience on bad roads with 2WD lol but zero experience with 4WD or on sand.

Looking forward to see you all, Markus