Good points, Stuart...

One thing I forgot to mention was that I'll be driving behind a 2wd newer F150...one thing I forgot to think about as well ;-) how could he make it and me not?????

Dave

> On Jan 15, 2014, at 12:55 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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