johnhealey1776
Cape Cod Area
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The reason I bought my truck camper is to go on sandy neck beach in Barnstable Mass. I used to camp there as a kid with my uncles. I was wondering if anyone had any good stories or any tips for me before I get my ORV Permit!
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Sailbad
Bernardo, New Mexico or Quartzsite
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Stay above the high tide mark!
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CISCO8325
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cooking hot dogs on charcole grill , the legs broke and my winners fell on the table rolling from one end to the other on fire and on to the sandy. no hot dogs that night..
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big whitey
raleigh,nc
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X2.air down,wash truck/camper very well each trip to negate the effects of the salt air/water,DO NOT LITTER and GO OFTEN!!!!!!!!
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dlduke01
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Take a few games like corn hole and pack everything you'll need so you don't have to leave. I bought one of the outdoor showers from walmart, keeps the mess down on the inside. Also make sure you have a small dust pan and hand broom. I promise you'll use it. My family loves it we go about 4-5 times a year. Any questions just ask.
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skipnchar
Topeka or somewhere else
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WE did a portion of our winter trips each your on the beach in south Texas. Driving is usually fairly easy if you stay on the tide flat but getting above that level it is often 4x4 territory and lowered tire pressure. As mentioned above, you DO want to set up above the tide level though.
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Coastal Wanderers
Medford,NJ
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That is a great spot. Watch the tides especially on the full moon and new moon as the water can copme up to the dunes. I wish i lived closer to that beach.
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nycsteve
NY
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Stay above the tide mark. Have a good quality air pump on board.Have a recovery strap.Shovel.Auto tire deflators are a good investment, example Trailheads. A good mat at TC entrance will cut down on sand. Solar keeps you out longer. Bug spray and suntan lotion. Lots of BBQ. Bring a camara and post some pictures !
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Parts Jimmy
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Don't plan on coming to NC's OBX. It is now illegal thanks to the tree huggers. 
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skipbee
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There is no subsitute for local knowledge. Ask around as to how they do it in your area. We travel over very soft and loose sand on Assateague Island, MD, and air down to 20 psi front 30 psi rear, which leaves a little room to air down a bit more if we hit a bad spot. Carry a shovel, a bottle jack, a 18"X 18"X 3/4" plywood board to support the jack. A hefty tow strap, and plenty of your favorite cool ones. A charged up cell phone is a good idea as well. Here there is always someone around to help if you get stuck, which we all do occasionally. We drive slow 10 mph and make wide turns and always stop on level spots, not facing up on a dune or down hill when on the sand.
We have a bank of air hoses from a large compressor which our fishing club has donated to the Park Service, so having aome way of airing up will be needed, when leaving if your sand is like ours. Google Assateague Island National Seashore, you can get a short term permit to travel these beaches and there also are two very nice RV camp grounds on the Island.
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