10 Sand Driving Techniques - fundamentals

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L2SFBC - Robert Pepper - auto journo

L2SFBC - Robert Pepper - auto journo

Күн бұрын

#sanddriving #beachdriving #sandflag
Sand driving can be very easy on hard-packed, flat beaches and very tough and dangerous in soft sand somewhere in the desert or next to an incoming tide. Whether you're experienced or not, here's ten sand driving principles everyone needs to know:
00:00 introduction
00:16 the nature of sand
00:45 tyre pressures in sand
01:34 drive straight & use ruts
02:40 momentum & gears in sand
04:39 read the terrain
06:15 descending dunes in sand
06:46 be seen in sand
08:57 use high AND low range
09:49 set up your car for sand driving
12:12 don't dig in
14:24 avoid sideslopes
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@stewartj3407
@stewartj3407 Жыл бұрын
Good info, but It’s the old question of why this channel still hasn’t exploded. So I’d like to give just a bit of constructive criticism. In my opinion the thumbnail header has the look of an ad, not sure how long you’ve been using it, so that might prevent some people from clicking. But of course you’re better versed on the subject than me. You’re the type of person people wanna root for, so I hope you start getting the views your knowledge deserves.
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Жыл бұрын
Thank you, constructive feedback always welcome. I just changed my thumbnail design and the consensus is that the new one is better, so I'm changing my older thumbnails!
@ian9toes
@ian9toes Ай бұрын
The channel name doesn’t help, very hard to remember. Even “Robert Pepper, Motor Journalist” has a better ring to it.
@GrenadierMichael
@GrenadierMichael Жыл бұрын
Another great video, Robert. When driving in sand I also try to park with the vehicle facing downhill (where possible) to make moving off easier. 🙂
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Жыл бұрын
I missed that one!!
@tjtarlock4978
@tjtarlock4978 24 күн бұрын
11:11 the doctor talking about my brain
@TilakRajVerma
@TilakRajVerma 3 ай бұрын
You are a gem, I am sure this is an underrated content. Keep it up! 👍
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC 3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that, please share!
@TilakRajVerma
@TilakRajVerma 3 ай бұрын
​@L2SFBC will do! I am a bit choosy I was forced to subscribe to your channel although the channel name is a little difficult to remember 😂
@overlandjourno
@overlandjourno 2 ай бұрын
agreed..!
@tindogmedia1216
@tindogmedia1216 Жыл бұрын
Good info for people new to sand driving.
@defender1323
@defender1323 Жыл бұрын
Informative video to watch this morning with my coffee. It is nice to see you apply some physics to your videos and enjoy them a lot, I can relate to them. Cheers
@kevinwaters-marsh217
@kevinwaters-marsh217 Ай бұрын
Thanks Robert, I learnt alot. Thank you
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kathyl67
@kathyl67 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Got a lot out of this one. Thank you Robert 🙂
@dudless13
@dudless13 Жыл бұрын
As usual - excellent presentation Robert. Well done. Understand track conditions, know and prep your vehicle and have a plan B and C ready just in case.
@BenMitro
@BenMitro Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert, this video is so packed full of extremely useful info for sand driving. I emailed it to a mate as being almost as good as having professional instruction!
@aslkdfjhg
@aslkdfjhg Жыл бұрын
My favourite part about sand driving is that a cheap stock 4wd may out perform a modified one simply because of weight. Heck deflated highway tyres offer a smoother and gentle ride on sand because of the thinner sidewalls. I always laugh at those silly videos of yahoo's in this big diesel trucks getting stuck, and a couple in a RAV4 of all things just scoots around and motors off.
@QUEENSLANDER4x4
@QUEENSLANDER4x4 11 ай бұрын
You have the best 4x4 videos I’v ever watched on KZfaq . Thank you
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC 11 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@ianmac2963
@ianmac2963 Жыл бұрын
Excellent Robert. Thank you. Very informative reminders. I only go out a couple of times a year these days and it's easy to forget things.
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Жыл бұрын
Very welcome, please share :-)
@unconventionallifestyle4827
@unconventionallifestyle4827 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Could include travel straight up and straight down to avoid roll overs on sloping sand. Avoid increasing or decreasing vehicle speed if you have to travel over shiny wet sand, . .but prefer not to drive over shiny wet sand as it can swallow vehicles . Pack your vehicle in such a way, to have equal weight distribution over all the drive wheels, to aid floatation and traction. Keep an eye on the cooling system of the vehicle as sand driving is requiring more power and less air movement than open road . MOST IMPORTANT, know the times of the tides. Only travel beaches on outgoing tide, to have recovery time, not lose a vehicle to the sea. Carry recovery equipment, drinking water, communication and first aid .
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Жыл бұрын
Thanks, good points!
@SPACEMIKEB
@SPACEMIKEB Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! It amazes me how much keeping the wheel straight helps.
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Жыл бұрын
Makes a HUGE difference in sand!
@pim1234
@pim1234 10 ай бұрын
Very good vids ! Learning a lot ! Subbed !
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC 10 ай бұрын
thanks!
@joaocarrolo6612
@joaocarrolo6612 4 ай бұрын
Hi Robert. I have had some experience in driving in sand. Correct me if I’m wrong. I have used a lot of your tips but one thing I find it easier to drive on sand is I have been using high range in this particular situation because in low range the vehicle has more torque and I find it it sinks faster than on high.
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC 4 ай бұрын
You want to use the minimum amount of torque to avoid excess wheelspin. In sand, 1st low is almost never needed, but below about 50km/h I use low range as I have a nice close ratio gearbox of 2-6th gears, not 1st and 2nd overworking the torque convertor. Above 50, generally only on flat easy beaches, I would use high range.
@25052007
@25052007 Жыл бұрын
Great video I rekon it may go viral on ther otherside of the world
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Жыл бұрын
Not so far :-(
@ronaldrrootiii6040
@ronaldrrootiii6040 9 ай бұрын
I'd like to bring up the narrow vs. Wide Tire controversy and say that I've realized they really do have pros and cons. I guarantee you in this exact same test if we had a spare set of tires and wheels waiting to put on that truck and test out the same exact spots with 10.5 or 11 inch wide tires down to one bar it would be better than 9.5 inch wide at the same air
@willhooke
@willhooke 5 ай бұрын
G'day Rob I'm thinking that a sand flag at either end could be a good idea Have you ever seen someone with that setup?
@TheKodiak72
@TheKodiak72 Жыл бұрын
9:40 use high range on that compact sand. I could take my falcon on that ! And have done at Robes drive on beach.
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Жыл бұрын
Indeed...no need for low on hard-packed sand.
@ernreeders5583
@ernreeders5583 Жыл бұрын
And when parking on a slope, point downhill.
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Жыл бұрын
Good point I missed that one!
@josem6929
@josem6929 Жыл бұрын
Now we are talking 😅
@techtrailrider
@techtrailrider 4 ай бұрын
Is it ok to switch back and forth 4h-2h back 4h everytime the terrain changes and while moving? My car is 2020 jimny MT.
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC 4 ай бұрын
Yes but if it is sandy just stay in 4h or 4l.
@davidstrachan8912
@davidstrachan8912 11 ай бұрын
I believe you had a defender. In my 110 the low/high diff lock gear says not greater than 60klms/hr on stick. Did you go faster than this in High 4×4? Thanks
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC 11 ай бұрын
Yes I did. I did not see any such warning on mine. And by 'high 4x4' do you mean with the centre diff locked?
@davidstrachan8912
@davidstrachan8912 11 ай бұрын
@@L2SFBC yes high with CDL. There's a sign saying Max 60klms/hr so not sure how to drive just on loose dirt. Ps tried to join pattern but keeps saying error with PayPal. Thanks again
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC 11 ай бұрын
Can you send me a copy of the owner's manual please via Patreon which I see you have just joined? Not aware of any such speed restriction with CD locked, interested to find out more.
@davidstrachan8912
@davidstrachan8912 11 ай бұрын
@@L2SFBC my mistake. Turns out you just can't engage the CDL over 60 klms/hr. Really enjoy your informative videos.
@fluffycat6489
@fluffycat6489 5 ай бұрын
I have a question I am new and learning. why does no one talk about hot / cold wheels because the PSI can be + or - 3 or 4 or more depending on temp
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC 5 ай бұрын
We do talk about it. It is important as you say. Can be even more than 4psi.
@jerrymyahzcat
@jerrymyahzcat 7 ай бұрын
Oddly most experts I’ve heard, say High range is best on sand. If you mount your Sand Flag on the roof platform it’s even higher and seen even earlier. What does L2S-FBC stand for?
@SuperchargedSupercharged
@SuperchargedSupercharged 7 ай бұрын
Beyond just the control that low range gives you, if you have an automatic transmission it will keep your transmission temperature much lower.
@desert4seat
@desert4seat 6 ай бұрын
I like the part where he runs the sand through his fingers...
@johnleaste828
@johnleaste828 Жыл бұрын
Can you please switch on your in-camera stabilisation.
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Жыл бұрын
It's on and I often use tripods, but I can't use professional camera people so it's not perfect, sorry.
@fifiandmax
@fifiandmax Жыл бұрын
I can hear again!
@L2SFBC
@L2SFBC Жыл бұрын
Yes sorry about that 😁
@fifiandmax
@fifiandmax Жыл бұрын
@@L2SFBC no probs at all 😀
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