Outer Banks!

[san28734]

Headed down next week and staying in KDH, we typically go to Corolla for the day and hit the beach, hopefully see wild horses etc.

Don't judge me, but the last 8 years this was done in my Honda Pilot, this will be my first in my 4R. In the Pilot, I would air down and make sure I hit the car wash after to spray off the undercarriage and inside the wheels. Never had any issues, never stuck although I had some close calls.

Are there any other things I should be careful of on/after my beach day? Do I even need to air down?

 

[neatoneto]

You'd have a much better time at 18-20 psi. Last year we took my uncles f350 on the beach and through some of the beach trails north of corolla. It got stuck and we had to dig him out and lower the PSI from 60 to 35 or so.

My tip is bring a buddy and a shovel & tow strap!

 

[ECUDrummer]

You'll be fine if you take the same precautions. That sand is super soft.

At the Corolla side, they don't require things like permits and recovery gear since it's part of the state road (needed to access Carova). Down in CHNS and CLNS, however, you do need a permit and recovery gear in order to be compliant. I'm sure a lot of the people don't have every single thing they require, though.

 

[kgbagent]

Headed down next week and staying in KDH, we typically go to Corolla for the day and hit the beach, hopefully see wild horses etc.

Don't judge me, but the last 8 years this was done in my Honda Pilot, this will be my first in my 4R. In the Pilot, I would air down and make sure I hit the car wash after to spray off the undercarriage and inside the wheels. Never had any issues, never stuck although I had some close calls.

Are there any other things I should be careful of on/after my beach day? Do I even need to air down?

With good tires and locking the center diff you will not need to air down. I used to air down but after a week in the 4x4 area, you are REALLY taxing your TPMS batteries. And they are not cheap.

 

[trick18]

Headed down next week and staying in KDH, we typically go to Corolla for the day and hit the beach, hopefully see wild horses etc.

Don't judge me, but the last 8 years this was done in my Honda Pilot, this will be my first in my 4R. In the Pilot, I would air down and make sure I hit the car wash after to spray off the undercarriage and inside the wheels. Never had any issues, never stuck although I had some close calls.

Are there any other things I should be careful of on/after my beach day? Do I even need to air down?

We are heading down the 2nd week of August, we usually go south but this year got a house up north. Let me know how it goes

 

[johnbt]

$50 FINE FOR NOT AIRING DOWN.

https://pilotonline.com/news/local/...cle_ff407857-a1ca-53a7-accc-c530511e1513.html

5/21/17

"Average-sized cars and trucks must reduce their tire pressures to no more than 20 pounds per square inch. Heavier trucks can go to 30 pounds or more. Violators could receive a citation and $50 fine."

Read the rules for driving the northern beaches, it's a state road and they write tickets for parking violations and speeding. And air.

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In other news, the National Seashore - Hatteras & Ocracoke - only requires a low pressure air gauge, shovel, jack and a board for the jack. That's it. And a permit of course @ $120/year.

www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/orv_faq.htm

"Have a low-pressure tire gauge, shovel, jack, and jack support board.

Other equipment that is recommended, but not required, is a full-sized spare tire, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, trash bag or container, flashlight (if night driving), and tow strap."

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

You might want to read this

Driving in the Sand Info | OBX Connection Message Board

 

[Nervo19]

You might want to read this

Driving in the Sand Info | OBX Connection Message Board

Jimmy I belong to OBX Connection and have linked that epic thread many times. I haven't driven Hatteras since they started the permit thing. I have four 4WD trucks. Are the permits transferable among the vehicles as long as it's the same registered owner? :fish:

 

[jafrush]

I aired down when I drove up there, didn't have any issues. We saw something like 20 horses, very fun day.

 

[johnbt]

"KDH"

If Jimmy is in, tell him to make it like they eat it at home.

:smokin:

 

[johnbt]

"Are the permits transferable among the vehicles as long as it's the same registered owner?"

Sorry, nope.

 

[kgbagent]

$50 FINE FOR NOT AIRING DOWN.

https://pilotonline.com/news/local/...cle_ff407857-a1ca-53a7-accc-c530511e1513.html

5/21/17

"Average-sized cars and trucks must reduce their tire pressures to no more than 20 pounds per square inch. Heavier trucks can go to 30 pounds or more. Violators could receive a citation and $50 fine."

Read the rules for driving the northern beaches, it's a state road and they write tickets for parking violations and speeding. And air.

______________

In other news, the National Seashore - Hatteras & Ocracoke - only requires a low pressure air gauge, shovel, jack and a board for the jack. That's it. And a permit of course @ $120/year.

www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/orv_faq.htm

"Have a low-pressure tire gauge, shovel, jack, and jack support board.

Other equipment that is recommended, but not required, is a full-sized spare tire, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, trash bag or container, flashlight (if night driving), and tow strap."

Unreal. What a crock of S. I have been going to the Outer Banks for 40+ years. One reason we got away from Nags Head decades ago but still love the northern beaches is the solace, relaxation and lack of BUSYBODY BEUROCRATS like Mr. White. I will not air down my tires as the 4th gen 4R gets it done perfectly in all tide conditions without airing down. Mr. White is not going to pay $180 per wheel for me to have my TPMS batteries replaced.

A couple of years ago we waited until the last part of the pavement to air down (with 4-5 other cars). A roid-raged cop on a 4 wheeler came by and was yelling at everyone to get moving...as if he was in combat...threatening everyone with tickets. Times sure change.

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

Unreal.I will not air down my tires as the 4th gen 4R gets it done perfectly in all tide conditions without airing down. Mr. White is not going to pay $180 per wheel for me to have my TPMS batteries replaced..

My 4th gen went 12 years with about 40% of that time aired down. Never had a TPMS battery problem.

 

[cody maverick]

Do any of you spray down your frame with Wd-40 or anything to help prevent rust? I heard that's a thing. Not sure if it works or not. I am driving out on assateague next week

 

[DesertCanyons]

Driving on the beach

Power spray the underside of the frame and all the exposed equipment as soon as you get back. Get that sand and salt off of your frame and drive train.
:smow:

 

[WallyT4R]

Do any of you spray down your frame with Wd-40 or anything to help prevent rust? I heard that's a thing. Not sure if it works or not. I am driving out on assateague next week

Use fluid film not wd40

 

[e60ral]

The Currituck ordinance doesn't really impact 4Runners:
Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Division 2 of the Currituck County Code of Ordinances by Adding Section 10-65 to Prohibit Operation of Motor Vehicles on the Beach Strand and Foreshore with Air Pressure in Tires Exceeding Certain Po

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Currituck, North Carolina as follows:
PART I. Chapter 10, Division 2 of The Code of Ordinances, Currituck County, North Carolina is amended by adding Section 10-65 to read as follows:
Sec. 10-65. Motor vehicle tire pressure.
No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle on the beach strand or foreshore with tires containing air pressure exceeding the following pounds per square inch (p.s.i.):
(a) 20 p.s.i. for motor vehicle weighing less than three-quarters of a ton; or
(b) 30 p.s.i. for motor vehicles weighing between three-quarters of a ton and one ton.
Motor vehicles weighing more than one ton shall maintain tire p.s.i. not greater than that required for safe travel.
PART II. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
PART III. This ordinance is effective upon adoption.
ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 2017.

Since our vehicles weigh more than one ton it just says psi not greater than required for safe travel, and how can they say what that is.

You should drop your pressure a bit for comfort, but more importantly because driving at full pressure creates ruts and whoops and is a dick thing to do.

I think you can drop all the way down to 28psi before your light comes on, or at least I know 30psi doesn't trigger mine.

if you just let a few psi out of your tires it is more comfortable for you, better for the beach, and if it was just a few psi it is still enough air to drive around town just air back up before getting on a highway


as for fluid film unless you live out there i wouldn't worry about it, just make sure you wash it down afterwards

 

[GrimReap3r]

I have the feeling that's just a poorly written ordinance and they are actually making reference to weight classes for trucks like 1/2 ton trucks vs. 3/4 ton trucks like diesels. Otherwise it's a completely useless ordinance because even things like a Mini Cooper weigh more than a ton

 

[san28734]

Great advice so far, thanks for the replies. Hopefully, I'll have some good pics to post in the 'scenic 4R' thread.

 

[johnbt]

https://outerbanksvoice.com/2017/04/27/currituck-considering-tire-pressure-rules-for-beach-driving/

"The board voted to table consideration of a revised proposed ordinance until the May 15 meeting.

Hall said following the meeting that drivers who don’t follow the rule and get stuck would be subject to a citation by sheriff’s deputies.

But he emphasized only those who become stuck would be fined, and that law enforcement would not be randomly checking the tire pressure of vehicles parked on the beach."