Driving Tips & Suggestions please..
Hello Friends,
I am planning a beach trip to Al Gasashiyah Hills close to Fuwairat. I need some suggestions on the road to Fuwairat as in the driving conditions. How is the beach, is it safe for families, do you find people there. I hope its not deserted and all. I am planning well so that i don't disappoint my family and friends. I done some study on Google Earth looks like a nice place.
I have a 4 X 4 i want to enjoy the beach without any issues. Your best suggestions will be highly appreciated.
Thanks guys well in advance..
;-)
fuwairit is accessible by small cars. we usually walk in going to al gasashiya hills, it's pretty close to fuwairit beach. I maybe fool, but I can manage to drive that freak'n civic into muddy and sandy road of fuwairit ;-)
No offense, please! :)
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/314490
How is a bat using sonar for guidance going to take photos at night ?
...peaceful place. last time we went there (first week of November I think), it was full of people.we went there with a honda civic, road is not that difficult.
Maybe you could fly out their at night and give them some surveillance photos of the area do not forget the GPS coordinates and the two way radio.
PS
The towing rope.
wish u anice trip
Tips to help ensure your comfort and safety.
* Give your vehicle a maintenance checkup before you start into the desert. Install high quality tires that won't break on the first sharp rock you run over. Carry a good spare (not the temporary duty tires that accompany many new cars).
* Bring a tool kit. Load up with tire tools, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, extra motor oil, jumper cables, spare fuses, and if possible, extra fan belts and radiator hoses. Carry a fire extinguisher on board, along with a sturdy shovel for digging out a stuck vehicle. Add a tow chain or heavy-duty towrope and a set of sand mats to help gain traction in sandy areas.
* Travel in groups, or even better, in convoy. In very remote desert areas, it's advisable to add an extra car to your convoy to carry supplies and be ready as a back-up vehicle.
* Playas (a large salt flat or dry lake bed that may hold a seasonal lake) and salt flats become wet and soft, or they may flood completely.
* Watch out for quicksand. Quicksand is usually found in small, shallow patches, and is a huge danger for cars, because it can't support the weight.
* Soft, fine, loose sand is also trouble. Scout ahead on foot to see how large the soft section is. If you don't have another vehicle in your group and a winch or tow chain, be very conservative about attempting to cross. If you get stuck, try rocking the vehicle, but don't attempt to power your way out.
* Deep ruts and high centers are common features of unmaintained desert roads. The ridge can be so high that the undercarriage of the vehicle scrapes or hangs up, which can do a lot of damage and get you severely stuck.
* Rocks are a common hazard on desert roads. Drive around them, or get out and move them off the road if necessary. Know where your vehicle has its highest clearance.
* Before you start down a hill, assess whether your vehicle can make it back to the top if necessary (you may run into a spot ahead that is impassable and be forced to turn back the way you came).
* Don't leave the road and travel cross-country unless it's an emergency. Tracks left by one single vehicle can last for decades in the desert and where one vehicle goes, many more will be tempted to follow.
* Drive slowly; you'll gain time to negotiate around dangerous obstacles, and you will do less damage to the roadway and the desert environment.
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/314490