I know nothing about Ocala NF, but it looks sandy from the photos online.
Biggest problem is hitting soft sand with a  2WD Vanagon--you can dig in
deep fast.  The weight over the rear is a disadvantage here.

Use the usual snow tricks (I know you are in Florida, do some Googling).
Carry a shovel, pull the parking brake to lock up the slipping wheel, etc.
May be useless, so the best plan is to follow someone with 4WD who can pull
you out!

My sand experience was on Washington and Oregon beaches years ago where you
had to go through several yards of soft sand to get to the packed tide flat.
the locals would pull you out for $20 or so, but I've seen cars taken by the
tide in remote areas.  I don't drive on sand anymore, and today almost all
vehicles on our beaches are 4WD anyway.  You likely will not be far from
someone who can help if you get stuck.

Stay on hard packed sand and have fun!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Fjazzbass
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 9:17 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Tin top going camping... 2wd off road capability

I'm finally taking baby bus out camping in the Ocala national forest. Until
now she's only been a road queen. I'm told that the trip to the campsite is
somewhat treacherous... What conditions would make this a no go for me? Does
anyone have any examples of where my 2  (really 1) wheel drive vanagon can
not make it? I thought the off-road capability was high as long as we
weren't dealing with climbing rocks and splurging through mud...

Thanks in advance for your wisdom :-)

Dave
85 GL "babybus"

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