It started out as a cold windy day in the Dunes, and it stayed that way until we left. Some sunshine managed to force its way through the clouds just around about lunch time, but it didnt manage to heat things up at all. We had to make our own heat!! We let the newbies drive on hard tyres for a while, as usual, to let them understand the importance of tyre pressures, traction and flotation. Altis (Land Cruiser 100 Series) and I (Jeep Wrangler) know this stuff already, and seeing as we got to the meeting place first we deflated to 0.almost nothing... No struggles for us then...
It started off with some very nervous newbies, both in Fortuner 3.0 D4D Manual vehicles, on fairly hard tyres. This meant lots of getting stuck on dune faces, and lots of reversing. As we went along we had them deflate more and more until they became almost unstoppable. Although the sand was quite firm from all the rain, it was still tricky to drive in some places.
The guys had a lot of fun, and as the day progressed the confidence built up and by the time we got to the "Bathtub" they were going at it hammer and tongs. Shortly after that we decided to call it a day, and back in the parking lot there was much pumping of tyres and shaking of hands. We said our good byes, and all agreed that it was a very successful day, and that we are looking forward to many more of the same.
Getting stuck... Still early in the day
Altis making it to the top..
Talking him all the way to the top
Getting ready for the next guy..
And here he comes!!
Keep on trying...
Altis again
Downhill for a change
Star of the show...
Inside the horsehoe
Jacques took the turn too wide...
And I had to talk him down... It was scary steep, which the photo doesnt show
This is one awesome vehicle..
Erich had a ball as well!!
And then there was a little oopsie as well... The Jeep was forced to tow a Fortuner.. again...
The battery ran down for some unknown reason and the Jeep had to come to the rescue. Once we got it started it was fine again and didnt give Jacques any more problems for the rest of the day... But the ropes came out and were attached..
Nice pics thanks for sharing.
