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@AlexYou guys are cordially invited to try out for your 3 stars. Hopefully you can all make it, otherwise, don’t worry, we will arrange another drive in time. :ymparty: :ymparty:
Hi all,
This is the convoy allocation for day 1. There will be some interchanging for day 2 to be fair to all registered. Same is to be said of Marshalls who will also change. Marshall allocation will be given on Friday at the meeting point.
PS – Please do not forget your charger for your walkie talkie or a spare battery for it. This is most important.
Inter Convoy 1
Alex
Sebastien
Paul FJCruiser
Avinash Sudheer
Extensive7
Sahil4959
KristerAdvance Convoy 2
Francis
Jatin
Ankit
Asim
Panther
mustuzSee you all Friday bright and early…………
I hope everyone’s preparations are going well for liwa and all vehicles are in tip top shape for the trip.
Quick update.
I will after I finish this post change the meeting location to that of the last fuel pump which I previously posted. It is not practical to drive as a 23 car convoy down to Liwa and some members will be getting closer to the start on the Thursday evening. Therefore, meeting time will be 8.30am and we will depart the pumps at 9am., drive to deflation point and be underway but 9.45am.
It is a 4 hour drive from Jebel Ali and so with a few stops on route I suggest you all leave no later than 4am. It is a long way to go to find we have left and I am not in the habit of waiting for 1 or 2 individuals who do not plan accordingly. Stern words I know but seriously we have a lot of tough ground to cover and I will not sacrifice everyone’s fun the sake or a few.
I personally will be at Jebel Ali fuel station filling up at 4ish and if some members are doing likewise we can drive down in smaller convoys if people wish.
We will have 2 convoys only for our drive with marshals split accordingly and I will post the convoys on Thursday morning once all registrations are complete. After day 1 if the Marshalls decide there may be some swapping but we shall see on the Friday night.
Our aim to have fun and all come back in one piece. Of course we will tackle all in our path but not at the cost of safety.
Any questions please shout. See you all Friday morning.
Liwa is fast approaching and so the time for vehicle servicing is needed. Please make sure your vehicle is up to the task. On this point please make sure you carry vehicle fluids etc. in case of emergency.
Also, firewood is necessary and 1 bundle per person should be enough. If you can get more please feel free to bring. Plan ahead, leaving this until the night before will mean no wood and you will be banished from the fire as punishment …………..joking but its very important to bring. It will be freezing at night. Also, special marks to the person who brings marshmallows.
quote matthewficco:Hey All,Getting amped for this trip.
I am planning to drive back to Dubai from Hameem along the Saudi border then via Um Al Zamool & Al Quoaa, into Al Ain, etc. I will drive the tarmac with no planned offroad (famous last words 😉 ) . I would like to take this route to simply see what the landscape is like out there and venture to a UAE corner that I have not been to before. It will add approx 2 hours and 200Km to the trip home. If anyone would like to join me just let me know :ymhug:
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Matt it will be dark just to let you know, unless you are planning to camp another night in Himeen.
Liwa Calling…………………..
For those of you who want to plug coordinates for our trip. This is a good idea for all members/marshalls to do.
Friday drive route to destination is E11 thru AD & then E45 down to thru MADINAT Zayed then right to Arada
Last Fuel point – N23° 05.317′ E53° 36.376′
Entry point – N22° 55.920′ E53° 25.816′
Day 1 Emergency Exit – N22° 51.452′ E53° 44.219′
Campsite – N22° 51.464′ E53° 53.901′
Day 2 Emergency Exit – N22° 50.283′ E54° 05.990′
Exit point – N22° 56.454′ E54° 14.172′
Humeen Fuel point – N22° 56.821′ E54° 17.307:drive: ‘
A suggested list of items for the trip. Yes I will have missed some but its just a guide. :thanks:
BBQ
Charcoal
Fuel
Fuel Stick
Marinated Food
BBQ grill/stand
Foil Plates for serving
Head TorchOther consumables
Green salad
Fruits
Snacks
Soft drinks/Juice
Water
Soda
Happy Hours Drinks
Ice cubesOther items
Lighter/Match Box
Hand Gloves
Garbage Bags
Disposable
Glasses
Plates
Spoons
Forks
Tissue Paper
Kitchen Towel
Tea/coffee
Gas stoveCamping
Tents
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Chairs
Foldable Table
Carpet Mat
Fire Wood
Warm clothes (It could be very cold at night)Miscellaneous
Knife
Emergency Lights
Cool Box
Toothbrush / Paste / Facewash / Hand Sanitizers
Chewing gums
Wet Wipes
Additional clothes for the next day
Cap
Sunglasses
Shoes
CameraJERRY CAN 20 LTR X 2 (Aiming to cover +/- 125 kms off road over 2 days after the last refueling stop)
A FEW VEHICLE ESSENTIALS
COOLANT
ENGINE OIL
FAN BELT
TIRE VALVES
FIRST AID BOXPLease use this as a guide and make your own list
As dennis mentioned, Nexen or Roadstone are good and cheap
I use Kumho or marshall. Same factory and from korea. Best I have found period.
Don’t waste your money on cooper
Excellent news.
Great going guys.
See you tomorrow
last minute ground clearance 🙂
Great drive yesterday. Had a fantastic convoy who all drove exceptionally well. This allowed us to complete the Al Faquaa to Rowdah doing all the fun stuff along the way. :thanks:
Many thanks to Asim for my second lead, great job and driving keeping everyone on my track.
Thanks Avi as always for sweeping. Minimum recoveries and great control from the back.
Was a lot of fun being back after an extended lay off during summer.
See you all in a few weeks. :ymparty:
Meeting time has been updated as we have a long drive to iftar bowl or badayer.
Please be on time, deflate and ready for action. No waiting for latecomers…….
Congrats to all
Welcome and congrats to you both. Very well deserved.
