Can the 2009 Rav 4 handle some light beach driving so that I may do
some surf fishing?

acforn (AT) zoominternet (DOT) net wrote:
:
: Can the 2009 Rav 4 handle some light beach driving so that I may do
: some surf fishing?
:
Yes, with caveats. Realize that very soft sand is a trap for
most any vehicle.

So, I would suggest that you walk your path first, and check
the sand before driving on it. If you start to sink in the sand,
I'd think very carefully before attempting to drive on it. And,
make sure you have room to turn around.

Also, DO NOT spin your tires. If you get stuck, and try to
power your want out, you are most likely going to sink furthur
into the sand. This will make getting your vehicle out much, much
harder.

Carry a shovel with you, as well as some boards you can put
under the tires to help you get out of loose sand. The sand will
be easiest to drive on below the high-tide mark. Getting there
is generally the trick. :-)

Bruce
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Bruce Burden wrote:
Also, if stuck, especially below high tide mark, DO NOT BE AFRAID to
let some air out of tires in effort to get unstuck. "Soft" tires do
better in sand than "hard". Years ago on the Internet there was a set
of pictures of fellow who was stuck, would not listen to others about
tires, more afraid of damaging the tires. Last picture showed just the
roof above water !!

On 4/8/2009 10:32 PM, Reed wrote:
Furthermore remember the golden rule in sand. When motion is lost, stop
and regroup. Last thing to do here is spin a tire and bury it. Take a
couple old blankets or fair sized rugs with you. WHen you get bogged
down they can do wonders when placed under tires.

get ready for rust

<acforn (AT) zoominternet (DOT) net> wrote

whos makes better small suvs. suzuki or ford/
or volvo or honda/

Depends on what you want to use them for and which brand 'you' like.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG AT's, 'glass nose to tail in '00
2000 Cherokee Sport
'New' frame and everything else in '09. Some Canadian Bush Trip and
Build Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com


bob wald wrote:

On Apr 9, 1:15*pm, SnoMan <ad... (AT) snoman (DOT) com> wrote:
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in todays market. ya gotta drive something that doesnt label you a bum n
thats trouble free n gets fair gas mileage.
n thats not too expensive n parts not high to replace n hard to get.
i bought this suzuki cause suzukis known world over as a top motor.
now i have come to realize.suzuki more than likely has their cars made
for them. by nissan id guess.