You are heading to Australia’s beaches. It’s amazing, but how do we manage it in our vehicles? You will be crushed if you don’t take precautions. Before you go out, learn from the experts.
Check Your Tyre Pressure
You want to ensure optimal tire pressure when driving on the asphalt roads with your 4×4 truck. This means that your tires should be inflated according to manufacturer specifications. You will want to decrease pressure in the sand because this will spread your truck’s weight over a larger area. This increases the contact area of your tire.
This is why you wouldn’t drive it on normal roads. It increases wear and decreases gas mileage. This increases the risk of a collision. However, in the sand, it will mean that you’ll have more traction and less chance of getting stuck.
Use Momentum to Your Advantage
Your truck should be viewed as a boat in the water. Slowing down causes the boat to sink a bit and the motor to work harder. The same thing happens in the sand. You will need to use more petrol to move slower, and your engine must work harder to lift you over the dunes.
Use momentum. Keep your speed up when necessary and keep moving. This will allow you to stay higher up in the sand. You can also avoid the brakes.
Drop-offs are something you need to be aware of. These will be harder to see in bright sunlight. Driving too close to the edge could cause the sand and rock to move, causing you to fall into the water or slide off a cliff. Avoid driving too close to the edge of danger. Never drive too fast. Avoid sharp turns. It could cause the tire to separate from the wheel and cause it to deflate. Avoid getting bogged down. Avoiding a bog is easier than trying to get out of one.
Check Your Vehicle’s Clearance
Ensure you have enough clearance if you plan to drive out in the wild yellow or white sand. The same goes for rocks. Rocks pose a unique challenge. You might have to lift your vehicle off the ground if you don’t have enough height.
A small dent in your oil pan can cause damage to the oil pickup, which is a pump that pumps oil through the engine and lubricates it. It will be a long time before your engine stops working. You’ll likely feel a slight bump under your car. Avoid rocks if you are unsure.
Do Not Use Traction Control
Traction control is usually a positive thing. The traction control mechanism transfers power from one wheel to another when it starts to slip.
A computerized program does this. This feature is not necessary if you are on the sand. Why not?
It can cause you to get stuck in the sand. Based on your current traction, the traction control will increase the torque at each drive wheel. You’ll slip in the sand. To gain traction, the traction control will slow down your progress. However, momentum is your friend. It is dangerous to keep it up.
Bring a winch and a friend
If you can, it’s a smart idea to take a friend with you in another vehicle. Sometimes getting stuck is part and parcel of the adventure. It’s also a fact. It will happen at some point. It’s a good idea to bring a winch along with another truck that can pull you out of the sand trap. This will ensure that everything goes smoothly.