Correct tire size for driving truck camper on the beach
Looking to purchase a Dodge Ram 2500 truck. The size of these tires that are on the truck are 245/70SR17.0E Will that be sufficient for hauling a truck camper on the beach? Thanks
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Dear Jefe and all,
We have been strolling and rolling the beaches for many, many years. In the 1960's we fitted an ex-military jeep with a TC like box and drove from Virginia Beach to Sand Bridge, VA, many times. When Assateague Island, Maryland was first purchased by the US Park Service a bridge was built and we were able to access the 40 mile long island. We aired down the tires of our standard VW Campmobile and traveled to and fro. There was, in the beginning, no supervision, and many vehicles were stuck at waters edge and lost to the sea. But as the Park Service moved in, out of chaos came order, and between USPS and our fishing club, the elegant Assateague Mobil Sportsfishing Association, techniques and rules developed allowing safe and joyous travel over the sand.
In 1970 on trip for sun and surfing at Matachen Bay by San Blas, Mexico. We were camped on the beach in our VW camper, far from the town, when we spied a strange beach goer. It was a new shining Mercedes Benz Limo with 3 long board surf boards tied to the roof by ropes strung thru the open windows. The driver stopped, got out asked about the surf conditions, and then introduced himself as Stephen Stills (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) He was aired down, 2 wheelin it nicely. After a chat he was off smoothly over the semi soft sand.
Experience trumps opinion again!
We have been strolling and rolling the beaches for many, many years. In the 1960's we fitted an ex-military jeep with a TC like box and drove from Virginia Beach to Sand Bridge, VA, many times. When Assateague Island, Maryland was first purchased by the US Park Service a bridge was built and we were able to access the 40 mile long island. We aired down the tires of our standard VW Campmobile and traveled to and fro. There was, in the beginning, no supervision, and many vehicles were stuck at waters edge and lost to the sea. But as the Park Service moved in, out of chaos came order, and between USPS and our fishing club, the elegant Assateague Mobil Sportsfishing Association, techniques and rules developed allowing safe and joyous travel over the sand.
In 1970 on trip for sun and surfing at Matachen Bay by San Blas, Mexico. We were camped on the beach in our VW camper, far from the town, when we spied a strange beach goer. It was a new shining Mercedes Benz Limo with 3 long board surf boards tied to the roof by ropes strung thru the open windows. The driver stopped, got out asked about the surf conditions, and then introduced himself as Stephen Stills (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) He was aired down, 2 wheelin it nicely. After a chat he was off smoothly over the semi soft sand.
Experience trumps opinion again!
