Driving in sand

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I have gotten into some pretty deep sugar sand here in Florida in Ocala National Forest and other areas and have gotten through it without airing down (37psi) on 295/70/18 RT Trails with no problems at all. The worst it got was feeling it slow down and dig just a little for a couple seconds and then it got back on top and carried on like nothing. Granted, this is very little elevation change. Momentum is the most important thing and not even that fast either, just a steady pace. I do lock the center diff if I know there is deep stuff coming.

In trail rides I see the guy in front of me (mostly Jeeps cuz they are the most popular) start to sink all the time in the really soft stuff and they end up gunning it and spinning all 4 to keep from sinking shooting sand everywhere while I am behind them just cruising along.
 
Geez I love this this ARB compressor. Since it's a true compressor I just fire it up and go from tire to tire pssst...pssst...psst...
I was able to use my standard attachments and top off tires for both the car and the LC, 10 total, in about 20 minutes.
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But there's one little problem. I had to take my pressure gauge and measure the pressure after each fill.
This took time and made my wrist work harder.
So I was wondering if I needed this?
(I don't want battery digital.)
My wife said she'd go along with what y'all said.:cool:

Milton Industries S-576A Milton Pro Analog Pistol Grip Inflator Gauge, Dual Head Chuck and 15" Hose, 160 psi​

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FrazzledHunter said:
Geez I love this this ARB compressor. Since it's a true compressor I just fire it up and go from tire to tire pssst...pssst...psst...
I was able to use my standard attachments and top off tires for both the car and the LC, 10 total, in about 20 minutes.
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But there's one little problem. I had to take my pressure gauge and measure the pressure after each fill.
This took time and made my wrist work harder.
So I was wondering if I needed this?
(I don't want battery digital.)
My wife said she'd go along with what y'all said.:cool:

Milton Industries S-576A Milton Pro Analog Pistol Grip Inflator Gauge, Dual Head Chuck and 15" Hose, 160 psi​

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075S9SB7L/?tag=ihco-20
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That's a fine inflator.

This ARB unit might work better
- Better inflation resolution with 0-60 PSI range for tire applications
- Compact
- Locking chuck
- Matchy matchy to your pump :)

 
FrazzledHunter said:
For once I don't have to buy something. I actually have a shovel that goes camping with us. It's a vintage WW II or possibly Vietnam era issue ARMY folding shovel or "trenching tool" complete with the cloth cover with metal MOLLE hooks to put on a belt or hang somewhere. It's quite stout and in mint condition. It was my Dad's and I got it when inherited all his MIL stuff when he passed.

So I guess a set of MaxTrax, a tow strap and one of those things that goes into the hitch receiver is on my list. ARB has great stuff. I just dropped a pile on their compressor so maybe I'll get one of their recovery kits.
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Oddly enough I too inherited my father’s folding shovel and axe, plus some other gear. Not military but Forest Service as he was a researcher and procured things along the way.

FWIW I just picked up a set MaxTrax extreme for a song. They were Rivian “take offs” and last winter bought recovery items during Factor55 Black Friday sale.
 
Hey I finally wound up getting this filler by Longacre.
It works great and is super accurate.
You can even deflate with it if you overshoot.
The case is super sturdy.
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A couple thoughts on driving on sand. Tires 15-18 psi, traction control off and one thing I didn't see mentioned is keep your speed up. 25 mph minimum, 40 if the terrain allows. I've put more than a few miles in the deserts and speed is your friend. It's best to be in a group of at least three vehicles as it's so much easier to get unstuck with another vehicle pulling you out than digging yourself out. Once you do feel yourself getting stuck, get off the gas so you don't dig yourself deeper. Sometimes if you catch it in time you can back out, sometimes you can steer tires side to side and crawl out, but often you're just stuck. And, carry a real full size shovel, you have a full size vehicle no reason to carry a dinky folding unit. I've moved enough sand for fire pits and getting unstuck that I'll never head onto the sand without a full size shovel, and typically a compact backup.

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DesertRider said:
A couple thoughts on driving on sand. Tires 15-18 psi, traction control off and one thing I didn't see mentioned is keep your speed up. 25 mph minimum, 40 if the terrain allows. I've put more than a few miles in the deserts and speed is your friend. It's best to be in a group of at least three vehicles as it's so much easier to get unstuck with another vehicle pulling you out than digging yourself out. Once you do feel yourself getting stuck, get off the gas so you don't dig yourself deeper. Sometimes if you catch it in time you can back out, sometimes you can steer tires side to side and crawl out, but often you're just stuck. And, carry a real full size shovel, you have a full size vehicle no reason to carry a dinky folding unit. I've moved enough sand for fire pits and getting unstuck that I'll never head onto the sand without a full size shovel, and typically a compact backup.

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The Camel did it for me. Talk about a REAL off road means of transportation. Why bother with the LC if you have one of these?:)
 
FrazzledHunter said:
The Camel did it for me. Talk about a REAL off road means of transportation. Why bother with the LC if you have one of these?:)
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Camels are cool. I don't know why the get a bad rap, they've been curious, aloof, and perhaps you could call it affectionate. Never had one spit at me or bite me and I've been around 100's of them.
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