Towing in sand

I lugged my 5000lb htt with a 8000lb burb across sand with 100psi/55psi on the tires. I made it, glad I had 4wd, and the locker.

You have all been very helpful, Thankyou and happy camping to you.

I have a GMC Envoy and tow a 19' Viking trailer single axel.

Just curious ..... what type of tow vehicle and size of rv are you going on the beach with .

Yep, about 12-15 psi. I don't recall ever losing a bead doing this.

I go to the sand dunes in MI. I found that when I had 285`s that the X did best with 12lbs of air. when I first went I was running them at 20lbs and it would dig down. when I went to 12lbs it was a world of difference. maybe next time you need tires trying going up to the next size on both the truck and trailer so you have a bigger footprint when in the sand. that will help with not sinking down in the sand.

Thank you both, your for your info. Happy, Healthy camping to you....

20 lbs is ok for hard sandlike Montauk but softer sand like at Shinnecock always got me stuck at 20. I found 15 to be the best for me and i was told anything below 10 and you risk popping the bead. I have had to go to 12 on several occassions. I also go to 15 on the trailer, that helps quite a bit.

I depends a lot on the type and size of the tire and wheel - the LT suffix floatation tires (not to be confused with LT prefix tires) - are more stable at lower pressures than other designs and sizes. At any rate, we always carry a high pressure portable air tank that has enough volume to pop a tire back on, and 12 v compressor to refill the tank if necessary. Never had to use it yet, but it gives us a few more options in pinch.