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Towing in sand

Reddog49
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We camp on the beach at times and I would like some opinions on
airing down the tires on my TV and Trailer. I have been going to about
20Lbs and usually that's ok. Sometimes I begin to get stuck and have \been told to lower the tires to 12lbs. I am wondering if that will
cause the rims to come loose from the tires. Any advice would be great.
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PAThwacker
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Explorer
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.
2015 Keystone Springdale Summerland 257rl
Tow vehicle: 2003 GMC K1500 ext lb
Previous: 14 years of 3 popups and a hybrid tt

Reddog49
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Explorer
You have all been very helpful, Thankyou and happy camping to you.

Reddog49
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Explorer
I have a GMC Envoy and tow a 19' Viking trailer single axel.

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

Tystevens
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Explorer
Yep, about 12-15 psi. I don't recall ever losing a bead doing this.
2008 Hornet Hideout 27B
2010 Chevy Suburban 1500 LT, Z71 package, 5.3/6A/3.42
2015 Ford F150 XLT Supercrew, 2.7 Ecoboost/6A/3.55 LS

Prior TVs:
2011 Ford F150 Ecoboost 3.5
2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax LBZ
2005 Chevy Suburban 1500 4x4 LT, 5.3/4A/4.10

dodge_guy
Explorer II
Explorer II
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.
Wife Kim
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
Dog Bailey

12 Forest River Georgetown 350TS Hellwig sway bars, BlueOx TrueCenter stabilizer

13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
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Reddog49
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Explorer
Thank you both, your for your info. Happy, Healthy camping to you....

BurbMan
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Explorer II
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.

Bill___Kate
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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.
Bill & Kate - Stone Harbor, NJ
w/ Bailey (standard poodle) and Zeke (partipoodle)- both rescues
2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab w/ 6.2L gasser
2014 Forest River Wildcat 272RLX fifth wheel