Dune bashing, 25th November 2011

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Dune bashing, 25th November 2011

Post by Richard Moss » Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:00 pm

Today was my first trip out into the desert, under the guidance of the UAE Offroaders Club. It makes a lot of sense to go with experienced off-roaders and traveling in convoy ensures mutual support and helps keep us all safe.

We started off from the main road near the airport and after that I have no idea where we went (I was too busy following the car in front!). The Jeep came through it reasonably intact with just one leaky shock absorber and a broken exhaust (a dodgy previous repair came apart). 3 hours or so of driving, great confidence building, a demonstration of the capabilities of my Jeep (generally higher than my own capabilities) all topped off with a very pleasant BBQ.

We all had a great time and are looking forward eagerly to the next one. Everyone involved was very welcoming and supportive and a great time was had by all.

Getting ready for the "off".
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My passengers
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First break and a bit of camel spotting
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For a first timer this felt like a VERY steep drop! No doubt it was a breeze for the experienced drivers and the Jeep coped admirably, of course.
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Not all obstacles were negotiated successfully - this bloke in a Jeep made a mess of it here.
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But I wasn't the only one!
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Roll on the next trip!
Out in the desert with a 1998 Grand Cherokee V8, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4L and a 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8. Back home: 1969 MGC GT

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Post by Richard Moss » Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:06 pm

I should add that I now have a big shopping list of stuff to do to the Jeep to improve its capabilities and to kit it out for trips. Time to raid the piggy bank.
Out in the desert with a 1998 Grand Cherokee V8, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4L and a 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8. Back home: 1969 MGC GT

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Post by CHR15E » Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:32 pm

Got the bug for it then?

Looks good fun that.
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Post by Richard Moss » Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:44 pm

CHR15E wrote:Got the bug for it then?
Could be :)
CHR15E wrote:Looks good fun that.
It certainly was.
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Post by CHR15E » Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:51 pm

Joe's been looking at trying to go somewhere with ours though I can see me wanting to get another for that. :roll:
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Post by Richard C » Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:20 pm

That looks massive fun, and so much nicer than slithering around in mud.

You Swine I really want one now (A Jeep) :(
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