27-July 2007 Day Drive

Two new upcoming members: Bhong T(Grand Cherokee) and Ems (Jeep Wrangler). Few pics during the day drive

Used Garmin Rino 120 FRS/GMRS Radio + GPS "FOR SALE"

RACMATES!!!!! Please call this mobile number 050-5447830 if you are interested. Price AED600. Unit includes Garmin Rino Windshield Holder.

Jeepworld.com Photo Competition Entry

Safari FORAC-AUSE for Ka George 13 July 2007

Special Feature July 2007 - Jeep Rescue

1st FORAC Banner Group Pic

Naaalala nyo pa ba?

Star Studio Magazine - Middle East Edition

Star Studio Magazine- ME Edition July 2007

Turn to "Middle East Special" page (86 and 87) "Joined Hands - Hawak Kamay 2007" coverage. More power FORAC!!!!!

To all Filipino Organizations in the UAE, local Ministries/Agencies, and foreign individuals who donated/contributed/helped making this event a success, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! MARAMING SALAMAT PO!!! SHOUKRAN!!!! BAHUT BAHUT SHUKRIYA!!!! SPASIBO!!!! MERCI!!!!DOMO ARIGATOU!!!!!

Tips and Tricks

Sand Driving Techniques

When traveling on sand, you should endeavor to follow in the tire tracks of the vehicle in front as they have already compressed the sand to form a firmer surface than un-traversed ground. Never drive on vegetation as this will destroy it and lead to erosion and environmental damage.

You should avoid rapid changes in speed when accelerating or braking. Braking on sand will cause a mound to build up in front of all wheels and possibly prevent your vehicle from taking off. Rapid acceleration simply digs the wheels in and can actually lead to slower take-off speeds.

Take-off should be performed as smoothly as possible with gear changes done at fairly high revs. Sand driving requires plenty of engine power to get your vehicle "planing" on the sand. It is advisable to use low range as this multiplies the amount of engine torque available and will provide that extra gear if you encounter a particularly soft patch of sand. Check that your tires are pointing straight ahead when taking off to reduce the takeoff effort required.

When stopping on sand, depress the clutch and allow the vehicle to coast to a stop. This will minimize any sand build-up in front of the wheels. If the terrain permits, coast to a stop, rather than braking, with the vehicle pointing downhill as this will aid take-off. Avoid the soft sand at the base of most dunes and gullies when stopping.

When turning, make the turn as wide as possible to reduce the chance of bogging. Your front wheels act more like a rudder in sand and turning too sharp has a similar effect to applying the brakes.

Steep sand dunes can be traversed only straight up or down. If you drive even on a slight angle, the weight transfer is to the downhill side wheels. If the vehicle starts to slip, the downhill wheels tend to dig in and make the angle of the dune even worse, leading to a potential rollover.

If you are traveling straight down a steep dune and the back end starts to slip sideways, it is best to accelerate slightly to try and straighten the vehicle. Never use the brake, as this will cause weight transfer to the front wheels and can increase the back end movement.

If traveling up a dune and you do not get to the top, reverse down the dune in gear, NEVER coast down the dune and NEVER attempt a U turn.

When you return home after a beach trip, it is important to hose down your vehicle to remove all traces of sand and salt. Pay special attention to areas like the mudguards where sand is sprayed around and tends to get trapped. Thoroughly hose underneath your vehicle as well, as there are many nooks and crannies where sand con also get trapped.

 

Vehicle Recovery in Sand

As soon as you become bogged, avoid the temptation to simply floor the accelerator as this will just make vehicle recovery more difficult. Put the vehicle in reverse and gently try to back along your tracks as they provide a compacted path. When you have reversed a sufficient distance, try going forward again while being careful not dig yourself in. Hopefully you will travel further each time you repeat this technique and eventually be able to slowly pass through a particularly soft section.

If you cannot reverse out of trouble, get out of the vehicle and let your tires down further. A rule of thumb is to drop them by a further 12 psi. Before trying to reverse out, remove the build-up of sand from behind the tires. See if any part of the underside is touching. If it is, clear the sand away to allow the vehicle to reverse out. You may need to try this several times.

If necessary, continue to drop the tire pressures to 10 psi. Also, never underestimate the assistance of your passengers giving a push. As mentioned earlier, tires can be lowered to 6psi in extreme cases, but this should be avoided if other means of vehicle recovery are available.

If you are still stuck and your tires are down to the minimum pressure, you will have to resort to a snatch strap, winching or jacking to extricate yourself. The easiest method is usually by snatch strap, but this relies on another vehicle being present. If you are by yourself you will have to resort to winching (if you have one!) or jacking

 

 

ConPrado-SWB

FORAC

“For the love of sand and everything off-road!”

A letter from Erryl's Mom to our FORAC Chairwoman - Update on Erryl's situation

Dear Ate Liza,

Hi! I hope my email reaches you well...We are doing really great here as God is really good to us. I just wanted to thank you for all the efforts you have been doing for us especially for Erryl. Thank you for we found a family in you. Thank you for you never ask anything in return but just sincerely helped us in these times. Thank you for having the confidence that Erryl deserves your help and extra effort.

I pray that God will reward you with hundred fold blessings. Extend our sincerest gratitude to all the Filipino community especially to FORAC and the Philippine Consulate. We are forever grateful.

Please let our Consulate know that we are appreciating everything that they are extending to us. Express our gratitude as well to TFC, Gulf News,and all media people helping us. I wouldn't be a hypocrite to tell you we don't need help. We need help that is why we took the guts to knock at the doors of your hearts as we are really helpless. We rely on joined prayers and we hope you can reach out to us.

I am currently updating Erryl's website. Give me few days and i will send the address to you so we can share to those good people helping us who wants to find out how are things going on.

Ate, maraming salamat,sana di ka mapagod sa pagtulong sa amin.

Take care. Regards to your family


Emilyn