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buffalobill · * Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 10

I will be using my Trooper to launch my boat from a beach. A portion of this will be soft sand so I was looking to get some sand tracks in preparation, in case I get stuck.

Looking at these, they seem very expensive to buy for what they are. A member of the boat club says he made a collapsible set out of bakers bread crates.

Would this work ok? or can anyone here recommend a cheap alternative?

Thanks in advance Smile

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Chris B · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:31 Post subject:

One thing you could do if you have access to a decent portable compressor is to "air down" your tyres to increase the footprint...
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TimBanham · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:48 Post subject:

Find a local welder and get him to "knock" you some up?

If you search on eebuygum for Sand Ladders you will find a couple for what appears to be sensible prices
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buffalobill · * Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 10

Thanks for the advice both - I'll try and get someone on the case to make some up for me, failing that the eebuygum ones seem a lot cheaper than I've seen elsewhere.

I've read that pressures as low as 10psi are needed for soft sand - is that right?

Chris B · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 13:04 Post subject:

Sounds about right ... might be worth doing a google on your particular tyres (or even contacting the manufacturer) to see what is recommended.
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Lynn Johnson · *** Joined: 19 Jul 2003 Posts: 225 Location: Aberdeenshire

sand ladders... ex army get the alli ones bit more expensive than the heavy steel ones but worth it.
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Webby · ***** Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 536 Location: Suffolk

Now possible to get waffles, made from plastic. More expensive than the metal alternatives but easier to store and use and don't bend as the metal ones can do. See here:
http://www.devon4x4.com/shop.php?mode=browse&sitelang=en&cat=10&subcat=74
or: http://www.dborc.co.uk/goodwinch/pdf/waffles.pdf
or here: http://www.bridgingladders.co.uk/index.html
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buffalobill · * Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 10

I ended up buying these from eebuygum for £35:

TimBanham · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 14:56 Post subject:

you'll have to let us know how you get on. You may want to invest in a recovery rope and then if the ladders don't work you can always get someone to try and tow you out Smile

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Webby · ***** Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 536 Location: Suffolk

And chuck a shovel in the boot too. No point having sand ladders if you can't get them under the wheels when you are stuck!
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buffalobill · * Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 10

Will do webby - I've got an army surplus foldable that can go in the back.

Just got to get some suitable tyres now. I'm wondering whether to buy a spare set of tyres with rims just to put on for the beach/offroading or just put on a set of 50/50 tyres permanently.

:::Matski::: · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 18:46 Post subject:

If you do go for AT's I would look at cooper discover ST's, I have heard they are very good.

I use BFG AT's and do allot of miles, and I have found AT's fine for road use, and they last for ever.