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Explorer II

Mar 10, 2017

DRW with TC in sand

I'm curious how a DRW with a large TC towing an ATV trailer with a weight around 3k lbs compares to an empty truck towing a large toy hauler weighing 12k lbs plus?
I know the wheels don't track as well as a SRW but I would think with the weight on the truck and having to drag less weight through the sand would be better.
What are the best techniques to make a DRW perform in the sand?
Is it possible to air down enough to drive 3-4 miles without damaging the tires or maybe use spacers to create more space to air down?

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34 Replies

FireGuard
Explorer II
Mar 10, 2017
Fpoole
I assume you didn't air down with your 19.5 tires?
Hard sand would be good, but there are times when you need to drive through the soft stuff.
Johno02
Explorer
Mar 10, 2017
live and learn... Some do, some don't. Don't can be expensive.
fpoole
Explorer
Mar 10, 2017
".... Packed stuff"...
Yah, I echo that one...

I got stuck... Luckily a nice TC was near by and offered to pull me out.
Lessons learned...
Namlehse
Explorer
Mar 10, 2017
I use Maxtracx, but I didn't pay nearly this price for them. https://us.maxtrax.com.au/

I use them pulling an 18k trailer through mud/sand/other when needed. Sand isn't so bad as long as you stick to the packed stuff.