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Originally Posted by kyle_uran
Highly considering a trip from Houston to Padre Island National Sea Shore the second weekend in October. It's been a while since i've been camping at a beach, and that was a State Park with amenities.
Padre Island National Sea Shore is a barrier island in South Texas along the Gulf of Mexico. There is 60 miles until the end of the island from the paved road that is accessible. I would likely do between 20-30 miles i'm assuming.
I drive a 2003 T4R with V8 AWD and have 265/75/17 Cooper Discover ATP, a all-terain tire. I do have a front stock tow points (tie down?), rear hitch mount shackle, and a 20' tow strap. I do not have a compressor or onboard air, though considering a 10 lbs. compressed air tank or CO2.
What beach camping and wheeling tips and tricks do y'all have?
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I've been out wheeling at Pismo and I aired down to 20PSI on all wheels. The difference it made in traction was huge.
If you can, a set of Maxtrax and a shovel would be a good idea too if there is soft sand. The hard pack stuff near the waters edge is always a little easier to drive on, just be aware of changes in the tide if you're parking near the water for any length of time.