This past weekend I took my 06 Ridgeline to Corolla, NC for some beach driving. I was a little concerned after reading other stories about the VSA affecting the truck in the event that air is let out of the tires and the confusion with pulling fuses. I tried it with without letting any air out of the tires and ran into no problems. I just drove sensibly and tied to stay in ruts made by others. In some softer areas I dropped into 1st gear and engaged the VTM 4-lock. The VSA automatically turned off during the off road driving. I noticed several other vehicles stuck or being towed including a Jeep wrangler, Grand Cherokee, and a Honda Element. However, I was surprised to see several other vehicles, including a CRV and a Rav4 making through the sand.
I think as long as you drive sensibly, the Ridgeline will perform well in beach sand even without reducing tire air pressure.
I think as long as you drive sensibly, the Ridgeline will perform well in beach sand even without reducing tire air pressure.
