gas back down to the original position to continue though the sticky spot. Driving though loose sand is hard to do and takes a little extra work and caution. Before driving on the beach or sand, deflate the tire pressure down to ten to fifteen pounds. This allows the sidewalls of the tire to expand out to the sides giving you a bigger footprint in the sand, thus greater distribution of weight on loose sand. The 4 low is must for driving though sand. You want to have a speed of between 15 and 20 miles per hour to maintain momentum but you must slow to 5 to 10 miles per hour for turning. Also, you must make wider turns so as not to pop the tire off the rim. If a turn is too sharp of a turn, with the decreased tire pressure, it is likely to pull the tire right off the rim. Maintaining speed is a must and never stop in a loose patch of sand. Stopping on ground that is not solid will get even the best 4-wheel drive stuck in sand to the axles. You must be aware of soft patches of sand and keep driving right though them. The best time to go out on the beaches is during low tide. This allows you to drive on the hard packed sand that is covered by water during high tide therefore lessening your chances of getting stuck. Crossing rivers is the most difficult thing to do by far. Doing this is best accomplished in 4 high. Enter the river slowly so as not to push water though the radiator and into the air intake. After entering the river, remember that the flow of the river will push the vehicle down river. The key to crossing is to turn up river upon entry and half way though turn back down river to the point of exiting. Cross the river in a “V-like” line. If done properly, crossing rivers is easy as driving though a puddle on a bike. The most important thing is to not let off the gas at any cost. Letting off the gas while crossing a river will allow water to back wash up your exhaust; this will flood the engine ...
