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buffalobill *
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:15 Post subject: Sand Tracks/Ladders |
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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?
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Chris B Lifetime member
Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 3537 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:31 Post subject: |
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One thing you could do if you have access to a decent portable compressor is to "air down" your tyres to increase the footprint... _________________ Isuzu Rodeo Denver Max LE | 265/65R18 BF Goodrich AT LTM No.60
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TimBanham Lifetime member
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:48 Post subject: |
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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 _________________ 3.0TD LWB Citation |
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buffalobill *
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:59 Post subject: |
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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? |
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Chris B Lifetime member
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 13:04 Post subject: |
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Sounds about right ... might be worth doing a google on your particular tyres (or even contacting the manufacturer) to see what is recommended. _________________ Isuzu Rodeo Denver Max LE | 265/65R18 BF Goodrich AT LTM No.60
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Lynn Johnson ***
Joined: 19 Jul 2003 Posts: 225 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:23 Post subject: |
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sand ladders... ex army get the alli ones bit more expensive than the heavy steel ones but worth it.
Lynn |
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Webby *****
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buffalobill *
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 14:45 Post subject: |
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I ended up buying these from eebuygum for £35:
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Sized at 1220mm x 310mm x 25mm thick and weighing around 6kgs each, these sand ladders are a very useful item to have on board when you are stuck in mud or sand. Bolt 2 together and they can even double up as bridging ladders.
Manufactured from corrosion resistant fibreglass (GRP). They will not rot, corrode or rust and require no maintenance other than a hosing down. The gritted top surface will give an extended life and provide superior traction even in the worst of conditions. |
hopefully they'll be up to the job.
Thanks for all of the advice. |
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TimBanham Lifetime member
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 14:56 Post subject: |
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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 _________________ 3.0TD LWB Citation |
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Webby *****
Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 536 Location: Suffolk
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 18:31 Post subject: |
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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! _________________ Isuzu Trooper SWB 3.0DT Commercial |
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buffalobill *
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 16:44 Post subject: |
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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. |
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:::Matski::: Lifetime member
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 18:46 Post subject: |
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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. |
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