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Has anyone tried to access the beach with the basic AWD set up and no other mods? Loose sand, not hard packed conditions.
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Could work, might not... Would air down for sure. Still I'd like to have a buddy there that could pull me, and orient so the drag with the tow hitch is towards the clear to be safe. I get nervous in sand in a 4x4. Would be real nervous with street treads.Agree with the tires. I am hoping the vehicle is lite enough that it wouldn't dig in from excessive wheel spin because it does not have low range. Past experience tells me low range allows the vehicle to walk across the sand, versus digging through it. Beach use does not always involve baha speeds and throwing sand like I have seen.
I off road frequently in Delaware beaches in a Tahoe or Jeep GC. Both dual range transfer cases. Tire pressure 20-22 psi and I carry Max Trax and proper gear. Never been stuck, but last summer I pulled out a new Silverado Z-71. Wide off-road tires and all. Depends a lot on the driver.The right tires for the situation are always key as mentioned.
just my 2 cents for what I have witnessed since not all sand is the same. I have seen every type of vehicle get stuck in the soft white sand along the gulf coast (pan handle). AWD and the like. Mostly tourists who tried to park off of the highway in the sand. Atlantic coast sand seems like it has more shells and larger grains that make it much easier to drive on.
If you’re in an area where other people are driving in sand I would believe the Maverick would do just as well especially with the traction control options.
I plan on using mine on the beach a lot since I enjoy surf fishing. I also plan on keeping an air compressor (in the truck all the time), max trax style board, recovery rope (and related equipment), and small shovel in the bed when I go to the beach just in case.I off road frequently in Delaware beaches in a Tahoe or Jeep GC. Both dual range transfer cases. Tire pressure 20-22 psi and I carry Max Trax and proper gear. Never been stuck, but last summer I pulled out a new Silverado Z-71. Wide off-road tires and all. Depends a lot on the driver.
I like to watch Matt's Offraod Recovery on YouTube. From that I have learned there is different techniques for different types of sand. Beach sand is different from desert sand. At least you will have some nice scenery to enjoy if you do get stuck.I plan on using mine on the beach a lot since I enjoy surf fishing. I also plan on keeping an air compressor (in the truck all the time), max trax style board, recovery rope (and related equipment), and small shovel in the bed when I go to the beach just in case.
I'm on the northern coast of TX....I wouldn't call any of TX's beaches that "scenic" until you get south of Corpus Christi.....unless you find chocolate milk pretty.I like to watch Matt's Offraod Recovery on YouTube. From that I have learned there is different techniques for different types of sand. Beach sand is different from desert sand. At least you will have some nice scenery to enjoy if you do get stuck.