beach driving
02-24-2012, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by preyes44
there was something put in place that requires people to pay to drive on the beach. I thought it was all of OBX, but I guess just some parts.
http://www.outer-banks.com/visitor-info/offroad.asp
http://www.outer-banks.com/visitor-info/offroad.asp
02-25-2012, 06:37 PM
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Go to the NPS website for CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEA SHORE, the permits will be needed for HATTERAS ISLAND and OAKRACOKE ISLAND. Now if you plan on driving from Nags Head north the NPS does not regulate it. Bad part is last I read it has been postponed till March. Just remember kill an island save a bird.
01-12-2013, 02:29 AM
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I see that the last post here was a few days ago, but... --
Before I bought the previous Jeep, I checked a few 1-year old second hand Jeeps.
One was driven on a beach during the summer about once a week. There was almost nothing under the Jeep that wasn't deeply rusted.
Another Jeep was never driven on the beach.
It was regularly parked about 200~250 yards from the sea, during the nights only, for 11 months.
It was completely rusted underneath, plus corrosion in the engine bay.
Pressure wash is the only way to protect after beach driving, and even that wouldn't get to each and every spot.
The sand particles, BTW, are a pretty good abrasive which accelerates wear.
Before I bought the previous Jeep, I checked a few 1-year old second hand Jeeps.
One was driven on a beach during the summer about once a week. There was almost nothing under the Jeep that wasn't deeply rusted.
Another Jeep was never driven on the beach.
It was regularly parked about 200~250 yards from the sea, during the nights only, for 11 months.
It was completely rusted underneath, plus corrosion in the engine bay.
Pressure wash is the only way to protect after beach driving, and even that wouldn't get to each and every spot.
The sand particles, BTW, are a pretty good abrasive which accelerates wear.
01-12-2013, 03:55 PM
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01-13-2013, 05:20 PM
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Hatteras national seashore ( the part that is regulated by the park service) requires a permit. This entails a 7 min video, copy of your drivers license, vehicle registration, and a fee of $75 for 7 days or $150 for an annual permit. That's what it was last August and has been in place since at least last March when we went the first trip last year.
02-07-2013, 02:51 AM
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Lots of fresh water rinse
I would stay out of the water with the rig! and even though you dont get it wet, still rinse the whole rig off and especially under neath! No matter how tired you are or sunburned, or how late it is rinse it off! I have spent many days on the beach with plenty of kit, in and out of the water, have always rinsed throughly after every trip and have made chairs, awnings, wagons, tools last for years. dont get lazy and you'll have years of trouble free enjoyment. Just dont get lazy after words, even once. But with enough trips even the best maintenence routine there will still be rust. So the choice is yours.
02-11-2013, 04:03 AM
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I was thinking of getting a permit to drive on the beach this year, but everyone always tells me to stay away from the sand and salt water. I know it's not good for the jeep but it seems like many others here go in the sand. Is really as bad of an idea as everyone makes it sound? Anyone with a lot of beach driving experience have any input?