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Post by jerryc on May 29, 2012 12:59:34 GMT -4
I recently had a 21 ft winn given to me and I would like to take it on the beach. It is a scv but not four wheel drive. Can I drive out there without four wheel drive?
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Post by jerryc on Jun 1, 2012 14:14:46 GMT -4
Thanks anyway...
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Post by Bumpy#2626 on Jun 2, 2012 22:41:01 GMT -4
Sorry no one replied to you. Many are enjoying beach time. To answer your question , yes it can be done. I am running a 27' class A 2 wheel drive on Nauset.
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Post by mbba1785 on Jun 3, 2012 7:59:24 GMT -4
There are many folks taking 2 wheel drive campers out on the beach. Special front rims with wide tires are used. I talked to one that does it and he said you have to be prepared to get towed from time to time as it's only 2 wheel drive.
I'm a day tripper so do not know exactly what is needed, however there are threads on this board that give info about tires and rims for campers.
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Post by Bumpy#2626 on Jun 4, 2012 19:41:10 GMT -4
For starters a Ford Chassis is a good start as they usually have a little better ground clearance. like stated above Larger front tires. You want the front to get up and float. Air down low enough to make this happen. rear duals aired down and touching as to make one big foot print. Limited slip or a rear locker is even better. My LS does well. The biggest thing is planning ahead. Never put your self in a no way out situation. If you start to dig....STOP. check pressure. asses what next step is etc. NEVER put the coals to it. Be smart and that tow rope will not be needed.
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Post by Scott on Jul 4, 2012 11:50:40 GMT -4
I have an all wheel drive explorer (no transfer case) has anyone used this type of drive train on the beach. Would i be able to get a osv sticker for this type of vehicle.
Thanks
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Post by mbba1785 on Jul 5, 2012 8:52:31 GMT -4
My bet is you will be OK for light use. By that I mean if you are out on the beach a few times a year.
All wheel drive works with "clutches" that engage as they are needed to drive the wheels that need it. I recently bought a Toyota, I first looked at the Highlander. I asked about it's "Off Road Ability", the salesman explained it was designed to get the "Soccer Mom" home in a snowstorm or out of a muddy field. The vehicle is front wheel drive and engaged the rear wheels automatically if needed with clutches. It was not designed to go off road, up trails over rocks, through miles of sand and to be off road daily. I'm retired and I'm off road a lot.
The salesman said Highlander would work for a 2 week vacation but it was not designed to be off road a lot and I'd most likely be replacing parts as I'd be wearing them out. He suggested the 4Runner that is a true four wheel drive. Shift the transfer case and go, I went with the Trail Addition that even has a locking rear end. But I'm on the beach most of the summer and live in snow country.
There are a lot of "all wheel" drives out there doing fine. The reality is none of are out there as much as we'd like to be.
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Post by ce-rv on Apr 6, 2013 16:05:49 GMT -4
The attached picture should answer your question Attachments:
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