Anyone Tow their camper on the beach?

[abomb]

I primarily camp on Long Island beaches. You need 4x4 TV to get out there. When I was younger my parents took us camping on the beach every weekend during the summer. Now I get to do it for my son. I was looking for some tips or advice, from anyone that has expirience with beach camping. Anything from tips for driving on the beach to must haves in the camper. Thanks

[Nash]

No experience but that looks like fun. Right on!

[Cableman]

I havnt but a bunch of co-workers always pull out on montauk.
Is that montauk? Nice setup too must pull nice!
I guess ill try it one day, only have reg sites booked this year

[abomb]

Thanks, it pulls really nice. I'm somewhat high on the front of the camper. Still trying to get it to tow level. I just dropped it off today at Shinnecock East in Southampton, going to go back on Friday for the weekend. They make you reserve 4 night minimum, that's why I had to drop it off today. We love Montauk, we have some weekends reserved there also.

[Bones]

We camp at pismo beach in California often. A few must haves are a tow strap and air compressor. You will need to air your tires on the tv to between 15 and 25 psi. I usually air down the fifth wheel to about 30 psi.
The tow strap is needed when you need a tug from your friend and the compressor to air before driving on pavement. We also check the tide tables so we are at the edge of surf at high tide.

[Jim in Halifax]

Here in Nova Scotia Canada they "frown" on driving automobiles on the beach....."POLLUTION"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

[micpib1]

Yes I have camped on the beach, yes I have been towed and there are three very important things about driving on the beach:
1. Air down those tires
2. Air down those tires
3. Air down those tires
and have a good air compressor to air them back up. The air compressors that plug into your power port or lighter plug will take for ever, buy a good one. JH

[abomb]

I did get a good compressor. On more than one occasion while towing my 5er, I had these little cars cut me off thinking I can just jam on the brakes. I got a viar on board air system and two of the big trucker air horns. It fills up the tires no problem. I have an air chuck mounted by the passenger side door. Now I can let them know when I'm not happy....lol

[abomb]

Quick update. Had a great weekend. Aired the truck down to 12 lbs. and the trailer to 17 lbs. and left the beach with no problem, even pulling up the cut through the dunes.

[Cableman]

Originally Posted by abomb

Quick update. Had a great weekend. Aired the truck down to 12 lbs. and the trailer to 17 lbs. and left the beach with no problem, even pulling up the cut through the dunes.

Looks great! As im sitting in mine on the side of my house having a cold one wishing i was there!

[asquared]

Looks great. Quick question, why do you decrease air pressure in the tires for towing in the sand?

[Tireguy397]

Tires with lower air pressure will "float" better on sand and less tendency to dig in. Just remember that lower pressure also reduces load carrying capacity so don't drive those under inflated tires very far or very fast.

[asquared]

Thanks I always wondered about that.

[Jim in Halifax]

Originally Posted by Jim in Halifax

Here in Nova Scotia Canada they "frown" on driving automobiles on the beach....."POLLUTION"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

We even build wood walkways over the sand dunes so the public can walk to the beaches
Some beaches are even "CLOSED" to the public during the nesting period of the pipers on the beaches and dunes. they build their nests right on the sand and pebbles

[abomb]

Yes, they will close huge sections of beaches here where the plover are nesting.

[DreiHunde]

Originally Posted by Jim in Halifax

We even build wood walkways over the sand dunes so the public can walk to the beaches
Some beaches are even "CLOSED" to the public during the nesting period of the pipers on the beaches and dunes. they build their nests right on the sand and pebbles

Our beaches here have boardwalks & authorized crossings to protect the dunes. During the summer months there is several miles of one beach closed to everything but foot traffic due to turtle nesting. They won't even allow horses.

Not only is it great because it helps the turtles but it gets very peaceful because most people are lazy and don't want to walk more than 50' away from the access point!!

[eortiz]

I'm sure I don't need to tell you, but my advice is wash that chassis good when you leave. The salt will eat it up fast.

[vinmaker]

Best thing about beach camping is you can dump your grey water.

Vin.