Outer Banks!

[san28734]

I really appreciate all the advice, what a trip! First really long drive in my 4R, and I was so pleased.



Had lunch at this place, probably the best pad thai I've had.



Stopped by to see the lighthouse on the way to Corolla Beach



We actually did see some horses again this year. I took my Mom and Aunt on the beach with us, they were so excited to see these guys.



I aired down to about 22psi and kept it in 4H on the trip 'north' up the beach. There were two recovery vehicles and a sheriff parked near the entrance right by the water line, making me think there had been a lot of rescues that day, but maybe they're always parked there? The tide was pretty high, higher than I'd seen, and the beach was really rutted up. I saw a Wrangler getting pulled out, he had gotten dug in to the axles. So, I've got my whole family in my truck, super nervous at this point. Had to do some rut-crossing to allow vehicles to pass by, etc. I kept the speed slow and steady. We saw the horses and I pulled a U-turn to get on the high side of the beach and out of the way. We parked and watched the horses for a while, took a lot of pictures. I used 4L on the way south, felt like I was in a tank and supremely confident wherever I pointed the truck. Got back out without any issues, and went straight to the car wash.

I'm in love with this truck.

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

OP,

Attachment links don't work, at least for me.

 

[zcruiser]

OP,

Attachment links don't work, at least for me.

Me neither. Have nice images in my head though, as we're currently at south Topsail.

 

[theladyviola]

Last year I pulled my teardrop camper trailer from Corolla to Ocracoke with my 06 Scion xB. That was the final trip I said "man, it would be great to have a 4wd here". Four months later I united with a 4th gen. OBX is magical!


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[Prestige Worldwide]

Glad to hear you had a great time OP. I leave for Avon on Saturday. Can't wait! This will be my 9th year going down to OBX.


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[san28734]

Me neither. Have nice images in my head though, as we're currently at south Topsail.

That's why I'm here, to encourage you guys to use your imaginations! Sorry about that, attachments fixed.....

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

Here is what not airing down can cause. The over inflated tires are digging deep ruts that would not happen if aired down


NPS>>CAPE POINT UPDATE
7/25/17 Update: Cape Point Remains Open to ORVs and Pedestrians
From: NPS Ranger Barber, Michael
Sent: Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 8:19 am

Cape Point remains open to both ORVs and pedestrians from beach access ramps 43 and 44 in Buxton. Seashore staff continue to intensively monitor the resource protection area west of the Cape Point beachfront. Please be aware that high tides will occur at 9:40 am and 9:57 pm and the beachfront will likely be impassable around these times.

Airing down ORV tires to less than 20 psi (15 psi is recommended) prior to entering the beach is essential to successful and safe beach driving. The beach area around Ramp 44 and the route to the Point is being churned up due to over-inflated tires, which is causing dozens of ORVs to get stuck and causing travel delays for visitors. There are local businesses that offer free air pump stations for airing up tires after exiting the beach.

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

More from NC Beach Buggy Assn


With access to Cape Point only open along the shoreline, it is imperative that drivers air down before attempting the drive out to the Point and Shelly Island.

This is currently creating a significant problem. Dozens of folks are getting stuck in soft sand that is constantly being churned up around the ramp and the Narrows. This causes travel delays for visitors. Additionally, the over-inflated tires are causing deep ruts that make it difficult for lower clearance vehicles to pass safely.

You should not attempt to negotiate this stretch of beach without reducing your tire pressure and maintaining the posted speed limits along the beach, 15 mph and a reduction to 5 mph when in the area of pedestrians. Passage through the Narrows is pretty much down to one lane and both care and courtesy should be exercised when passing through this area.

 

[Nervo19]

Jimmy, do they generally close off Ramp 45 for the plovers? Is there any schedule or rhythm to the closings? I have old friends coming down in September and they want to go to Shelly Island. I have kayaks. I'm about to spring for a one year permit but if there's a chance it'll be closed I'll forget about it.

I've always hated the jerks who don't air down.

 

[Nervo19]

Last year I pulled my teardrop camper trailer from Corolla to Ocracoke with my 06 Scion xB. That was the final trip I said "man, it would be great to have a 4wd here". Four months later I united with a 4th gen. OBX is magical!

I would love to see a tour of your teardrop in a new thread. I love those things. :banana:

 

[kdub351]

OBX is so much dang fun. I used to frequent the area when I was stationed in Norfolk.
I just love the summers down there.

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

Jimmy, do they generally close off Ramp 45 for the plovers? Is there any schedule or rhythm to the closings? I have old friends coming down in September and they want to go to Shelly Island. I have kayaks. I'm about to spring for a one year permit but if there's a chance it'll be closed I'll forget about it.

I've always hated the jerks who don't air down.

Ramp 45 has been closed to ORVs since 2012. Pedestrian only. The only ORV access to the Point is thru Ramps 43 and 44 down the East beach.

 

[e60ral]

FYI if anyone is plannong on going to hatteras or ocracoke soon; the bridge contractor damaged the power transmission line and they have no power. the electric co-op is moving in generators but there will still be rolling blackouts.

this could potentially take a few weeks to resolve, so check before you go

https://outerbanksvoice.com/2017/07/27/hatteras-blackout-power-fix-could-take-days-maybe-weeks/

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

FYI if anyone is plannong on going to hatteras or ocracoke soon; the bridge contractor damaged the power transmission line and they have no power. the electric co-op is moving in generators but there will still be rolling blackouts.

this could potentially take a few weeks to resolve, so check before you go

https://outerbanksvoice.com/2017/07/27/hatteras-blackout-power-fix-could-take-days-maybe-weeks/

This from Dare County and similar restrictions are in effect for Ocracoke

Due to life safety issues from the loss of reliable electrical power on Hatteras Island and growing uncertainty as to when repairs to the main transmission line will be completed to enable restoration of full power to the island, a mandatory evacuation has been issued for all visitors to Hatteras Island, effective at 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 29. This evacuation order includes the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras.

Residents, non-resident property owners, essential personnel, and non-resident employees of non-critical businesses will be allowed entry with proper reentry credentials.

This evacuation order does not include any areas north of Oregon Inlet. All areas north of Oregon Inlet remain open with no restrictions in place.

The state of emergency issued for Hatteras Island earlier today included the implementation of mandatory power conservation measures that will remain in place. All Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) customers must remove air conditioning systems and hot tub heaters from the power grid by turning off system circuit breakers. In addition, mandatory water restrictions have been issued prohibiting the filling of pools or hot tubs, the watering of lawns, and the watering of driveways or sidewalks for cleaning. **

Dare County Emergency Management will continue to work with Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative to help facilitate the restoration of power to levels that will allow visitors to return. At this time there is no estimate regarding the timeline for full restoration of services. Updates regarding reentry for visitors will be provided as information is available.

For more information visit*Hatteras Island Power Outage Information | Dare County, NC
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[bblakewv]

Went and stayed in Carova Beach few weeks ago and LOVED IT
Stayed 10 miles up Beach. Had no trouble. Lowered pressure
To 20psi.

 

[bblakewv]

And was loaded down on the way in !!