---- Fjazzbass <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 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?????

Is his clearance greater than yours?  I don't know much about the F150.  mcneely

>
> 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"
> >
> > Sent from my iPad=
> >

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David McNeely