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First off - It’s a blast! My 1st time at Pismo was in my first 4WD, a 1965 Jeep Wagoneer. I was a high school kid with no off-road experience and I promptly got stuck. I didn’t even know enough to air down my tires! Since then, I’ve been multiple times.
No launching required! In fact, I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have a properly prepared race truck and a trailer to bring it home on.
Most of the daytime activities will just be cruising around on the sand, though the beach & town are also options. If you air down your tires, you should be fine. For most trails, I typically air down to 18-20 PSI. But, on the sand I go down to 10-12 PSI. The super low inflation really helps with flotation, and since there are no rocks there is very little risk in popping a bead. In sand, momentum is your friend. Start off slowly so you don’t dig in (your 80 Series even has a “2nd gear start“ button specifically for sand).
Obviously, I think camping with the group would be more fun, but a close motel or private camp would work, too. For that matter, a day trip might be okay for you, too, since you’re at least 1 ½ hours closer. Hope you can make it! PM me or call me if you have any additional questions, or want to discuss this further.
