Hey guys I was just curious if you're on the beach and you use sand mode do you still need to reduce your tire pressure? Where is there a no need now with this sand mode? Thanks
Sand mode
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IIRC, sand mode will also disable the TPMS warning light. By virtue of this feature, you may assume that Honda presumes you will reduce tire pressures. Perhaps elegantly, the truck will beep for you when your tires reach proper pressure when refilling.
I wouldn't go below 15psi. I suspect the Ridgeline is one of the best stock pickup platforms for driving in sand.
I wouldn't go below 15psi. I suspect the Ridgeline is one of the best stock pickup platforms for driving in sand.
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you still need o reduce TP in sand mode unless you are on hard packed sand. I was on the beach in Galveston RX ( all 200 ft of it...) and it was like concrete.
Sand mode shuts off eco mode so the throttle becomes much more sharp which is not good for sand. But who am I to argue with honda engine ears...:wink:
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More specifically, I believe both sand and mud modes force VSA off even with a current low tire pressure warning without disabling the tire pressure monitoring system.
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Short answer is yes you do for the more heavy and deep sand. Perfect PSI is anywhere between 15-18 PSI for the best traction. I personally use 16PSI
There is no definitive answer. it depends on how much traction you need. why use sand mode of you are not stuck. why deflate your tire if you are not stuck.
If you are stuck, don't panic & don't floor it & end up digging a hole & deeper trouble. Normally you would try shifting into reverse to try backing out. Since enabling sand mode is so simple, you have the option to try it to see if it will give you enough traction. If not, then deflate your tires.
If you are stuck, don't panic & don't floor it & end up digging a hole & deeper trouble. Normally you would try shifting into reverse to try backing out. Since enabling sand mode is so simple, you have the option to try it to see if it will give you enough traction. If not, then deflate your tires.
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if you are on soft beach sand, you will strain the transmission and overheat it. For example, if you were to go on any of the beaches on long island that have been on, it is super soft, hard to even walk on. You will make it through, but it will be a struggle and it will overheat. Lowering to 16lbs you are floating on top instead of digging in.
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I've never reduced my tire pressure and have never had an issue. Our local beaches are always soft and occasionally deep if we don't see rainfall for a while. They see a lot of vehicle traffic in defined lanes which can become softer than the areas that are covered/exposed with the tides. I've seen plenty of other vehicles getting stuck, so I have a lot of faith in the RL. Common sense procedures like keeping it moving when the sand is soft will help.
Of course, other locations may have different conditions, so YMMV.
Of course, other locations may have different conditions, so YMMV.
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My understanding is that lowering tire pressure should be done, not only to prevent sticking, but as a courtesy to others, so you don't tear up the beach.
Ultimately, you have to judge the conditions, but if in doubt, let it out. You can always air up again. I'm looking at getting a portable inflator myself.
Ultimately, you have to judge the conditions, but if in doubt, let it out. You can always air up again. I'm looking at getting a portable inflator myself.
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Took mine out to the beach today didn’t air down but most of the beach was packed sand, did get some soft deep stuff when I went to play, was in sand mode and had no issues though as someone else mentioned I could see over heating running that deep stuff for a long time for me though it didn’t seem to be an issue as I kept back and forth between hard and soft sand. Had a ton of fun and the truck performed like a champ, ran circles around a Titan that was playing around too, they seemed to dig and sink in way to much at the power wheel.
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and some people don't care. Look at all the CARS running LED bars in their grill and the leave it on ALL THE TIME. Such is life, and people suck.
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You can't control what other people do, but you can control what you do.
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I took my Ridgeline onto the beach at Matagorda, TX, which has soft white sand. Since it was a quick trip, I stayed close the jetty road, but I was able to run through a strip of sand a few hundred feet long, which had trapped a few other vehicles, judging by the tracks. I didn't air down because it was next to a hardened path.
It was a truly amazing feeling pressing down on the accelerator. The truck pretty much took over and drove over the sand. The rear would fishtail a bit, but then straighten right out. It seemed like the truck floated over the sand, where in an standard 4WD, I'd need to be much more hands on, and it would feel more like plowing through instead of driving over. TBH, I had my doubts about this vehicle's capability--I mean it rides so smooth, so it can't go offroad, right? Well, those doubts are laid to rest.
It was a truly amazing feeling pressing down on the accelerator. The truck pretty much took over and drove over the sand. The rear would fishtail a bit, but then straighten right out. It seemed like the truck floated over the sand, where in an standard 4WD, I'd need to be much more hands on, and it would feel more like plowing through instead of driving over. TBH, I had my doubts about this vehicle's capability--I mean it rides so smooth, so it can't go offroad, right? Well, those doubts are laid to rest.
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2019 Ridgeline Sand Driving
Hello there,
I am inquiring about sand driving in the 2019 Honda Ridgeline. This model has the mode built in for sand, snow, mud, etc. but I am wondering about airing down tires in addition to activating the sand mode. I know that in some cases you can only air down so much before it affects the VSA function. Thoughts and experience welcome! (specifically with the 2018 / 2019 models)
Thank you!
Hello there,
I am inquiring about sand driving in the 2019 Honda Ridgeline. This model has the mode built in for sand, snow, mud, etc. but I am wondering about airing down tires in addition to activating the sand mode. I know that in some cases you can only air down so much before it affects the VSA function. Thoughts and experience welcome! (specifically with the 2018 / 2019 models)
Thank you!
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Re: 2019 Ridgeline Sand Driving
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Re: 2019 Ridgeline Sand Driving
@lauren.mcclain.wv personally I've only taken my RL onto the beach at a kayak launch point. it was a weekday morning, low tide. Crawled out to where others were unloading their kayaks, made a u-turn, jumped out to check how the RL say on the sand & drive back onto the street. VSC beeped going over the dry sand but since I didn't stop or get stuck, I didn't try sand mode. For those who seemed to not like that I didn't air down... I didn't tear up the beach. The sand was firm enough where I turned and stop that my stock destination le2 had enough traction.
I've also been fortunate to drive through a snow storm. I was at a primitive campground, +4000ft elevation, unpaved desert trail at the campground. When I left, about 2" of snow had fallen. When I got back I into paved road I'd estimate it was at least 3" deep. did not have an traction issues. It was my first time, so I played it safe & followed another pickup truck. Top speed was 45mph. Also drive through slush and puddles below 3000ft. Again didn't need to airdown.
Here is a video of a 2018 AWD RL
@lauren.mcclain.wv personally I've only taken my RL onto the beach at a kayak launch point. it was a weekday morning, low tide. Crawled out to where others were unloading their kayaks, made a u-turn, jumped out to check how the RL say on the sand & drive back onto the street. VSC beeped going over the dry sand but since I didn't stop or get stuck, I didn't try sand mode. For those who seemed to not like that I didn't air down... I didn't tear up the beach. The sand was firm enough where I turned and stop that my stock destination le2 had enough traction.
I've also been fortunate to drive through a snow storm. I was at a primitive campground, +4000ft elevation, unpaved desert trail at the campground. When I left, about 2" of snow had fallen. When I got back I into paved road I'd estimate it was at least 3" deep. did not have an traction issues. It was my first time, so I played it safe & followed another pickup truck. Top speed was 45mph. Also drive through slush and puddles below 3000ft. Again didn't need to airdown.
Here is a video of a 2018 AWD RL
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