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DRW with TC in sand

FireGuard
Explorer II
Explorer II
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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07 Ragen 21FB
12 Yamaha Super Tenere
14 Suzuki DR 650
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fpoole
Explorer
Explorer
FireGuard wrote:
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.


You are correct, I didn't.

I mistakenly thought it was "hard Sand" and just left for 5 min to check out a site.. came back and found it this way. Too late to deflate and I'm thinking wouldn't have worked anyway, too far in. Axle was keeping it from going down any further..

I had no idea it would have been soft as the road, hard was right next to it. I just pulled off the road, wrong side, to get out of the way of traffic while I went to walk it..

Sigh..
Frank Poole
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2016 RAM 5500, C/c, 6.7 Diesel, AISIN HD 6-spd, 19.5 DRW, 72 Gal fuel, 4x4, 10โ€™ Alum FB, 440 Amps, 4.10 Axle
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FireGuard
Explorer II
Explorer II
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.
13Jeep Wrangler
07 Ragen 21FB
12 Yamaha Super Tenere
14 Suzuki DR 650

Johno02
Explorer
Explorer
live and learn... Some do, some don't. Don't can be expensive.
Noel and Betty Johnson (and Harry)

2005 GulfStream Ultra Supreme, 1 Old grouch, 1 wonderful wife, and two silly poodles.

fpoole
Explorer
Explorer
".... 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...




Frank Poole
Roam'n ROG (Full Timer since Oct '15)
2016 RAM 5500, C/c, 6.7 Diesel, AISIN HD 6-spd, 19.5 DRW, 72 Gal fuel, 4x4, 10โ€™ Alum FB, 440 Amps, 4.10 Axle
2016 AF 990 640-Solar/10-6v Batts
GlowStep Stow Nโ€™ Go, E-Bike
RS1 Buggy
frank

Pooles website

Namlehse
Explorer
Explorer
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.