Driving on beach tips?

[LiftedrubiconJT]

Going to take the gladiator out on the beach for the first time any tips? Just air down to 20psi and 4wd hi? I’m running 35 inch tires. Should I use the off-road plus button?

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[TM_Overland]

Going to take the gladiator out on the beach for the first time any tips? Just air down to 20psi and 4wd hi? I’m running 35 inch tires. Should I use the off-road plus button?

depends on the sand (hard packed vs loose and ruts). I found that 4H and airing the tires down to 20-15psi works in most cases. The harder packed the sand, the less you need to air down.
Other tips - no hard braking, this will "dig" your truck deeper into the sand. Don't aggressively steer either. If you don't find your truck going in the direction you want, try throttling up a bit before steering more.
Also - make sure you have some recovery gear (shovel especially). Enjoy!

 

[j.o.y.ride]

Don't get stuck and become a meme!

 

[Jaxmax]

I’ve always aired down to 24 front and 20 rear on my Suburban, and typically would run that way for the whole time I’m at the beach for a week or so. Gladiator has not been on beach yet, but I’ll start with that setting. Your tires in your picture look like wide AT tires which are better for sand.
I was always told start out like you have an egg under the gas pedal, starting ,stopping ,turning ,sex ,everything should be slow and easy....Jack

 

[arosen1997]

Going to take the gladiator out on the beach for the first time any tips? Just air down to 20psi and 4wd hi? I’m running 35 inch tires. Should I use the off-road plus button?

Turn TCS off, I always find it more of a hindrance than help.
Also personally I stay above the tide line so I don't have to worry about the salt water as much.

 

[Koja]

Every one is telling you to air down in 4hi 4 low yadda yadda... Me if you love your jeep and really want to protect your investment..
STAY OUT OF THE WATER!!!!!!!!! U& WASH WASH WASH after.. not the next day or a month later. But as soon as you leave the beach

 

[TM_Overland]

Every one is telling you to air down in 4hi 4 low yadda yadda... Me if you love your jeep and really want to protect your investment..
STAY OUT OF THE WATER!!!!!!!!! U& WASH WASH WASH after.. not the next day or a month later. But as soon as you leave the beach

100%!!

 

[BAT]

Going to take the gladiator out on the beach for the first time any tips? Just air down to 20psi and 4wd hi? I’m running 35 inch tires. Should I use the off-road plus button?

Not sure but don't believe you can use the off road plus in 4Hi. Thought that was only for very low and slow but I could be mistaken

 

[Silvertruck]

Every one is telling you to air down in 4hi 4 low yadda yadda... Me if you love your jeep and really want to protect your investment..
STAY OUT OF THE WATER!!!!!!!!! U& WASH WASH WASH after.. not the next day or a month later. But as soon as you leave the beach

This is the most important advice anyone can give you. Dont just wash the shiny side. Get after all the undercarriage too. Also, if you are doing a prolonged trip it probably doesnt hurt to hit all your lube points and change your air filter afterward too.

 

[JBOverland]

Take a pair or 2 of traction boards. Best recovery gear for sand.

 

[DreamedofaJeepSomeday]

Depends on the sand (hard packed vs loose and ruts). I found that 4H and airing the tires down to 20-15psi works in most cases. The harder packed the sand, the less you need to air down.
Other tips - no hard braking, this will "dig" your truck deeper into the sand. Don't aggressively steer either. If you don't find your truck going in the direction you want, try throttling up a bit before steering more.
Also - make sure you have some recovery gear (shovel especially). Enjoy!

^ this.

 

[redrider]

Super Sarca Anchors sells a sand recovery anchor that works extremely well if you have a winch. Spray the undersides with cooking spray, silicone etc. before you get there. WD40 is not acceptable. It is a solvent. A pressure washer will drive debris deeper into areas you do not want it. A very fine mist from the hose nozzle is OK. Also check the fail vids on line. A lot of people there are examples of hive mind intelligence or the lack thereof.

 

[FLACRACKER]

Well, thought I would add my two cents ! I have seen 4 wheel trucks stuck in the beach sand. Stow a length of tow rope, behind the rear seat. If not for your self, for others. Deflating the tires does help with traction. I carry a 12 volt mini air pump (Harbor Freight) under the rear seat to re-air the tires. As said above, wash underside too ! Best wishes to all and a happy new year !

 

[LiftedrubiconJT]

Thanks everyone. First trip on beach was a success

 

[Jaxmax]

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