Saved a Raptor this weekend at Oceano/Pismo Dunes

[sniffHound]

THERE YOU GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wildtraks can't rock crawl.

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[Kach Vartan]

I’m going to Pismo next month mainly for beach camping but will definitely hit the off-road area. I am new to all this wheeling stuff so apologies for the novice questions:

1. What would you say is bare minimum recovery gear I need to take with me? I have Rhino USA tow shackles and 4-inch tow strap. Do you recommend a kinetic rope too? Traction boards?

2. Where do I pick up one of those flags and do I need anything fancy to attach it to my vehicle?

3. Is it a bad idea to go with the roof fully removed? Figured it would be fun on beach, but no idea how much sand will be kicked up into the cabin?

My buddy will be there with his modded Wrangler, so won’t be alone.

 

[RaceRed66Retro]

damn, they're closing? do you know why?

if that's true, definitely more of an incentive to head out soon

Famous words by Ronald Reagan:
“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help."

 

[pakrat]

I’m going to Pismo next month mainly for beach camping but will definitely hit the off-road area. I am new to all this wheeling stuff so apologies for the novice questions:

1. What would you say is bare minimum recovery gear I need to take with me? I have Rhino USA tow shackles and 4-inch tow strap. Do you recommend a kinetic rope too? Traction boards?

2. Where do I pick up one of those flags and do I need anything fancy to attach it to my vehicle?

3. Is it a bad idea to go with the roof fully removed? Figured it would be fun on beach, but no idea how much sand will be kicked up into the cabin?

My buddy will be there with his modded Wrangler, so won’t be alone.

You will definitely get sand in the cabin if you are having a good time in the dunes. Nothing terrible but it will happen. It is very dry sand especially if you go when the fog burns out. Easily vacuums out or is blown out out is compressed air.

They sell flags on the beach from a trailer at the entrance to the dune area. $15 and he will give you some zip ties to attach to your spare tire. You can't miss it. Easy. You only need a flag in the actual dunes, not the beach.

As far as he tow strap goes, if you plan to start doing some moderate off-roading then a kinetic or "snatch" strap is better and a wise investment. In sand you don't want to start towing from a standstill especially if you have to do it uphill like I did. You will simply bury yourself if you are not moving forward when towing someone out in sand. Not enough traction to start towing from a standstill. You can "snatch" with a tow strap but since the tow strap has no give, it jerks rather violently when you are moving forward and the weight of the other vehicle hits it. Also, tow straps tend to snap under sudden load.

Keep your tire pressure low, start moving slow and smoothly increase throttle, and don't stop on steep uphills and you won't get stuck in the first place. Have fun!

 

[MyDogGoldie]

How much fun can I have in Pismo without ruining my beautiful new Bronco?

 

[pakrat]

How much fun can I have in Pismo without ruining my beautiful new Bronco?

Whatever you can stomach. I didn't catch much air but sure as heck drove fast, carved turns in the banks, raced side by sides, whatever. Just watch where you are going and don't blindly drive off a dune you can't see the bottom of. The most damage will come if you drive in the wet/salty sand at the waters edge. Drive slow above the high tide line and you are golden. Wash the Bronco and the undercarriage and you won't know the difference.

 

[Tricky Mike]

Wildtraks can't rock crawl.

Well my Badlands didn't need people hanging on it to get up that.

 

[RaceRed66Retro]

How much fun can I have in Pismo without ruining my beautiful new Bronco?

"A ship is safe in the harbor, but that is not what ships are built for"

 

[EZ$]

We raised our family near the dunes and had many great weekends on the beach. Haven't taken the new Bronco out there yet but look forward to it.

We are a "Bronco Family" with two of my son's each owning one along with my wife.

Maybe we will see you guys out there someday...

 

[SoCalBroncoMan7]

Is there a place to get into the dance without having to do the salt water river crossing?

 

[jrandy]

Been going to Pismo all my life and have been following the closure closely. I'm glad that they finally gained some traction for keeping it open.

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