Will I get stuck in the sand?

[surf&stream]

Originally Posted by Fishhook

Most tires will work ok on the beach, the more bald they are the better. But if you air down correctly, you should be able to go where you want.

To air down correctly: Drop down to 20 lbs. in all four tires, then drive on the sand a little ways and let off the gas. If you stop, you need to let out more air. You want the jeep to keep rolling a little. If you have enough air out, you will coast a ways when letting off the gas. You don't want your engine "pushing" sand, rather floating over it. Use 4WD Hi, and take your overdrive "off" at all times. As others have said, drive like you have sense, and stay in the travel ruts for easier driving.

If you get stuck, let off the gas, mashing the peddle will only dig you deeper. If you can't move forward or back, get out and drop more air. Most tires will hold a beed down to 14-15lbs. If that doesn't get you moving, pull out your shovel and dig out each of your tires and hogs head.

Tow strap is a must, a shovel, and paitance.

Fishhook

I'm on the beach every weekend and agree with fishhook. Driving the beach is easy just don't ever go on sand without the following:

tow strap
12"x12" board (for jack)
jack
shovel
small fire extinguisher
trash bag
air gauge for tires

[Mega Bite]

Lower your tire pressure to 10 or 12 lbs and you can run anything on the beach.I have seen BMW`s and Station wagens cruising down the beach in Corolla,Nc.

[Douglas]

Hey you guys that are going down to OBX real soon, could I get anyone to pick me up one of the large window stickers for the back. I had one before and now changed vehicles. The one I had came from WINGS it was white stretched oval OBX about 2 feet long. I would most certainly send ya some cash if anybody could grab me one.

[a-baum]

Hey folks, new here and looking forward to surf fishing. I have an '06 Subaru Forester 2.5xt (turbo) in manual transmission with stock 16" tires on it. With the air let out, will this at all be an acceptable beach buggy?

Ground clearance is only about 8"

[Jersey Dave]

assume at some point you are going to get stuck....make sure you have the tow stap(s), a small shovel, perhaps a couple of short lengths or 2 X 6 or at the very least the phone number to someone like Cape Point Exxon if you are in Buxton.

oh and here is another tip...if you have an automatic (push button) type 4 X 4...make sure the 4 x 4 is engaged every time you get in the truck while you are in the sand...had a buddy a few years ago....get in the truck (slightly drunk) and push every button on the console without me noticing...guess what...I started up, put it in gear and proceeded to bury the pumpkin.....dumb Azz didn't even help me dig it out...

also join the NCBBA...and the OBPA....anyone who is a member should help pull you out if you get stuck...

[spydermn]

Originally Posted by Jersey Dave

also join the NCBBA...and the OBPA....anyone who is a member should help pull you out if you get stuck...

Best advice yet! $40/yr and it goes to a great cause!!!

<---2x member...I've got straps, shovel, port air, wood and carpet...BTW Carpet remnents can help you get out of a hole. Make them just wider than your tire and about 4' long. Never had to use them but heard it works wonders in loose sand. Put it all in a 5 gallon bucket and leave it in the truck bed with some bungies and jumper cables. Will get you out of 90% of the "sticky situations" you will get into anywhere!