Driving on Daytona Beach

Gemstone wrote:
Look that these before you decide to just take a drive on the beach with a 5th wheel: stuck in the sand at Pismo Beach

Folks continue to do so, but It's always good to know what could happen.

Regards
Gemstone

I've driven on Daytona Beach and I've driven on Pismo. Two completely different beaches. I did Daytona in a rental car. I wouldn't take a car out on Pismo.

I've driven on Daytona Beach in a car, would never try it with TT in tow. If you can stay on the beaten path you may be okay but that's a big IF. If there are other vehicles driving or parked you may need to deviate from beaten path. If someone else wasn't having fun and tore up the beaten path you may be okay. If the beaten path was recently groomed you may be okay.

I've seen a few 5ers and TT and MH on the sand at Mustang Island near Corpus Christi and Padre Island National Seashore.

I would only go there if I wanted to dry camp on the beach - and only have testing the area before hand without the rig. Including the drive to the site, turning and drive out.

The 4x4 TV might not have an issue - but the TT has a lot more weight on a likely smaller footprint.

I would never attempt a drive-by with a trailer. Just too much risk. And if you get stuck - you likely will need a very expensive heavy duty wrecker to get the trailer out. Which will likely damage the trailer.

Katuna's right. I would love to have the wheel bearing replacement concession in Daytona Beach. I always chuckle when I see the uninitiated drive through salt water. Probably one of the most corrosive substances on earth. Also, if you deviate even a little bit from the beaten path, you will get stuck. Sugar sand has no mercy either. Park in the lots. Walk on the beach. The locals will appreciate it!

You probably can if the tide is out but I wouldn't because of the salt damage that would occur.

Look that these before you decide to just take a drive on the beach with a 5th wheel: stuck in the sand at Pismo Beach

Folks continue to do so, but It's always good to know what could happen.

Regards
Gemstone