BUSHNUT
Well-Known Member
SAND DRIVING
• Speed and flotation are the keys to success. High ratio is best, if possible.
• Lower the tyre pressure to 140kpa or 20psi. You may need to go lower
(lower tyre pressure = lower speed). Remember to reinflate your tyres as soon
as you're back on hard ground.
• Stick to any existing wheel tracks - it's a lot easier.
• Avoid sudden changes in direction or acceleration. Coast to a stop if at all
possible.
• Tackle dunes head on.
• Avoid braking at all costs when descending a dune, Keep the nose of the
vehicle pointing downhill. Don't go fast, but not so slow that the wheels stop
rolling, or the vehicle begins to slide sideways. A touch on the throttle will keep
the wheels moving and the vehicle pointing in the right direction.
• If you get stuck, try and rock the vehicle backwards or forwards, building up a
small stretch of hardpack sand that you can accelerate off from. Don't spin the
wheels!
• Have your recovery gear handy.
• Speed and flotation are the keys to success. High ratio is best, if possible.
• Lower the tyre pressure to 140kpa or 20psi. You may need to go lower
(lower tyre pressure = lower speed). Remember to reinflate your tyres as soon
as you're back on hard ground.
• Stick to any existing wheel tracks - it's a lot easier.
• Avoid sudden changes in direction or acceleration. Coast to a stop if at all
possible.
• Tackle dunes head on.
• Avoid braking at all costs when descending a dune, Keep the nose of the
vehicle pointing downhill. Don't go fast, but not so slow that the wheels stop
rolling, or the vehicle begins to slide sideways. A touch on the throttle will keep
the wheels moving and the vehicle pointing in the right direction.
• If you get stuck, try and rock the vehicle backwards or forwards, building up a
small stretch of hardpack sand that you can accelerate off from. Don't spin the
wheels!
• Have your recovery gear handy.