I 4wd in Australia, and I can not believe that so many people with no idea are at one place at the same time. Would it not make sense they take 5 min and watch a video about beach driving before they go. Common sense would dictate that they have some idea about driving off road. Just sayin!
Lets see ... tow strap with metal hooks (NOT for recovery) ... connected to tow ball (projectile waiting to smash through a windshield) ... competency of the guy hooking it up measured by "it's all new to me" ... What could go wrong? Got insurance?
How are all these people stuck? I used to take my bronco out there and i NEVER put it in 4x4 for getting around. Never got stuck. The only time I would put it in 4x4 was when I was recovering something else.
Why buy a 4wd with the standard everything, when for the same money you can buy a 2wd with a mega lift kit and big shiny wheels? Because the standard 4wd is a whole lot better off-road. And if there is money left over for big flashy wheels, spend it on diff locks and a slight lift instead. Standard wheels are fine as long as you have a tyre pressure gauge to drop the pressure, and if your are really organised, a compressor. And 4 planks and a big block of wood for the jack base. It worked for me for 8 years of sand driving.
I've been going to Pismo for years now. There are signs that tell people to air down their tires. Guess maybe the can't read? I took my 30' class c RV and 25' flatbed to Pismo 3 times before I sold it and switched to diesel 4x4 and 32' hauler. Never got my RV stuck. Aired all 6 tires down, unloaded and unhooked trailer on the beach, towed trailer in withy RZR empty. Zero issues. But watch, now that I've switched to 4x4 truck and toy hauler I will probably get stuck lol, even with airing down truck and trailer. I also plan to unload the rzrs on the beach, drop about 2500lbs then roll in
We came up from San Diego for years and camped on the beach with our motor home.My Father would drive down and visit us in his Chysler Lh and drive on the beach to visit us and stayed with his old college girl friend in arro grande at night. only neede help out once. But he used to drive on the beach with model A's before world war 2 and attending Cal Poly, so he knew how to do it.
Nice Video...Not only do these drivers not air down either there vehicle or trailer tires...most of them don't have the correct rims and tires to air down...lol
Never remove sand under tyres or which is surrounding tyres. Instead, just push the car from either sides of door. To have to and fro motion. Which will bring your car on the sand. I know, it's hard to take to and fro motion upto tyres. But it works. Or else, if you keep on removing sand, your car will keep on going inside. Disclaimer-- it's a tip for pure desert sand. Like in this video, 2:56.
These clowns take-up the passes too; only a limited amount issued per day. Some guy in a Toyota PreRunner got stuck 3x within a couple hours & was done helping him. He wouldn’t listen to any advice to stay on the hard-pack … instead choosing to go in the softer burms & dunes inland. Underpowered little truck with all-season tires & 2wd. 😡
My Durango in 2wd drove all over the beach and dunes with no problems.. Most people don't know how to drive on sand.. Or don't know how to air down their tires. Lol
You and Hill towing should get together and refer viewers. He has some very good beach videos too. It is funny, Cali and WA people do not know how to drive on the beach.
@@andrewk8636 I had 33x1250 on 16x10 rims on my 72 IHC Travelall 4x4. Great in sand at NC Outer Banks back when I was in USN in Norfolk. I still drive that same truck today.
Idk from the videos of all the 4x4 trucks getting stuck I wouldn't even risk it. Then again I'd never buy a 2wd truck. Just not worth spending money on for me.
J k I have a 2 wheel drive truck and I’ve been to the beach several times and never have gotten stuck. It’s the type of tires, air pressure in the tires, and the way you drive. But I guess you did say car... in that case I agree
Nick Ferderer i can see that. I prob should have specified though. I was thinking more of a 2 wheel drive car that doesn't have the clearance. But i can see your point about a truck. Just like a sand rail which i believe are only 2 wheel drive. But has clearance and proper tires.
Sorry guy, that is a myth if it is properly attached. Some Aussie on the web inadvertently proved that point wrong. It took nine hard pulls before the ball broke. In the mean time he almost tore the whole hitch off the vehicle. He had to cut the threaded end almost in half to get the desired results.
