OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes

toms · Post by **toms** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:14 am

Our discussion this week is all about driving skills and techniques when driving vehicles on sand and sand dunes.
We can discuss destinations for sand dunes, dune formation, how to achieve flotation, and other driving tips.
It might be useful to discuss techniques to get out of trouble such as stuck in a bowl, buried to your axles, and sliding sideways down a dune.
And any other related topics.

Destinations
Dune formation
Floatation
- Air pressure
- Weight
Driving techniques
Recovery
-Sand anchors
-Sand mats
-Jacks
Stuck in a bowl
Night Driving

Rick03tj · Post by **Rick03tj** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:00 pm

Just wondering if you are going to include
Sand ladders expeditionportal.com/overland-journal-sand-ladder-test
sand anchors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50dBLdRtWUk
driving technics

I have included a picture of my rig which I have used at Eureka Dunes, Pismo Beach and beaches in Mexico.

toms · Post by **toms** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:52 pm

Rick - we can discuss all of those items time permitting. It would be nice to hear what works for everyone.

toms · Post by **toms** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 4:35 pm

Dune Formations
#1 Complex dune system

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#2

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#3 Slip face

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#4 Large smooth bowl

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#5

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#6 Ripples

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#7 Witches Eye

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toms · Post by **toms** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:13 pm

Floatation
The 3 rings are 33 PSI, 15 PSI, and 8 PSI
The front of the vehicle is to your left.

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toms · Post by **toms** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:16 pm

Dune Flag
Since 2010 Dune flags are required in California on all Dunes but it is a good idea on dunes anywhere.
Some recommend a flag front and rear of the vehicle.

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toms · Post by **toms** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:18 pm

Driving

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toms · Post by **toms** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:20 pm

Recovery

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DennisDawg · Post by **DennisDawg** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 3:14 pm

One of my best sand stucks ever! Snow stucks are even more fun!

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toms · Post by **toms** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 3:19 pm

Nice job - how did you get out? I see you have a winch. Did you have a buddy with you to pull you out?

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