Towing in sand

[Reddog49]

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.

[PAThwacker]

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.

[Reddog49]

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

[Reddog49]

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

[SprinklerMan]

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

[Tystevens]

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

[dodge_guy]

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.

[Reddog49]

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

[BurbMan]

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]

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.