Beach or Sand Driving
 

Has anyone here driven an AWD FEH or MMH on the beach or sand? I am wondering whether I need to take certain precautions, or if I should just avoid it. Should I lower the tire pressure? Is it easier to get stuck than it would be with a vehicle with 4WD low?

Re: Beach or Sand Driving
 

The stock tires are not optimal for off-road traction, but in most cases you should be fine if you let the 4WD work for you.
One thing I like to do is an underbody wash afterwards, as there's not a lot of corrosion protection underneath.

Re: Beach or Sand Driving
 

I think it'll do just fine. Check this article out. http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...ard/index.html

Re: Beach or Sand Driving
 

I would lover the tire pressures way down to get better traction... other than that - have fun!

Re: Beach or Sand Driving
 

I did not make it out onto the beach last year in the MMH, but I finally made it when we went this month. Here is a photo.

Re: Beach or Sand Driving
 

Nice photo! That could/should be in a commercial or brochure!
I think this is a cool thread to share one of mine.
Let me find it....

Re: Beach or Sand Driving
 

Okay, here's two.
Near "Courthouse Rock" in Western Nebraska.

And you thought Nebraska was flat...... ;)

https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/fi.../8/5/Nebr1.JPG
https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/fi.../8/5/Nebr2.JPG

Re: Beach or Sand Driving
 

is that near school-house rock?

Re: Beach or Sand Driving
 

4WD and AWD will do best on soft sand. Automatic AWD is OK but not as efficient as 4WD and AWD.Stock tires do not provide enough flotation for todays rather heavy vehicles. They’ll cut into the sand like a hot knife in butter. You probably won’t get far. The resistance of the sand will soon slow you down to a stop. Small, light 4WD vehicles do best on soft sand.

This is very important for you to remember: When you notice that one or more tires start spinning get off the gas immediately!

Spinning tires will dig deep into the sand and make going back to safe ground very hard. A speedy recovery is almost impossible.