ZONE RV Expedition - Sand Driving Techniques and Advice; Water Crossing Procedures and Checks

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DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS

SAND DRIVING

• Reduce speed and reduce all tyre pressures on both the van and vehicle to 18psi

or less.

• Try to drive on the harder sand. Maintain the momentum of your vehicle while

negotiating soft sand and stay in the wheel ruts as they are usually harder than the

soft sand.

• If your vehicle allows, select low range auto for beach access and high range 4WD

for hard sand driving. It is advisable to turn the brake controller off as sudden

stopping can bog the trailer.

WATER CROSSING

• It is recommended that you stop to allow cooling of your hubs and bearings for

a period of approximately 20 minutes before making a water crossing, this may

prevent ingress of water through the wheel bearing seals

• After making water crossing, apply the brakes once on the track until braking is

normal, or use the brake controller to apply the trailer brakes to dry out the linings

• Always check bearings after crossings and regrease as required.