Towing 5500lbs generator in loose sand???
06-23-2011, 10:22 PM
#12
I Towed 6000pounds of sprigs in sand with my fx4 in sand.... Locked up the diff and kept going with stock tires
Aired like normal.... No problem
Wasn't real far tho maybe 300 yards with that weight.
Aired like normal.... No problem
Wasn't real far tho maybe 300 yards with that weight.
06-23-2011, 10:33 PM
#14
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My take, judging by the picture, is to dig in the sand and see how deep the hard wet sand is. It looks like it will be fairly close to the surface. If it is then just put it in 4WD and go for it. Momentum is your friend. Spinning the tires is not a bad idea, it's only bad when you stop. If you stop and it won't go again, STOP. You will only dig holes. 4 HI not 4 LO. You want it to lug if needed but keep the rpm's up if you can. The sand will suck the power from the truck. I would try it with out the genny and see how you make out.
Again, judging from the pic and my experience I think you'll be fine.
Remember MOMENTUM. Take some aluminum ramps to get you out if you get stuck.
Oh ya post some pics of you in action.
Again, judging from the pic and my experience I think you'll be fine.
Remember MOMENTUM. Take some aluminum ramps to get you out if you get stuck.
Oh ya post some pics of you in action.
06-24-2011, 07:43 AM
#16
It mostly depends on the condition and how loose the sand is and your driving skills on sand. I've seen people get stuck on a beach with no load. If you're determined to try it I would at least have access to shovels and the ability to dig yourself out and a phone number of a wrecker service.
Having said all of that I would not recommend it. It could spoil your weekend.
Having said all of that I would not recommend it. It could spoil your weekend.
06-24-2011, 01:43 PM
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Yeah, a 5500lb generator? I would assume one this bit is running 3 phase camlock to a distro? If that is the case you really could run feeder cable from the generator out.
What are you running exactly? Have you calculated the power needs at all? If you don't need all that power you could get a smaller generator that would fit in the bed. If you require a generator that size just run feeder. You can rent feeder and an AC distro (and maybe a smaller generator) from a local AV company.
What are you running exactly? Have you calculated the power needs at all? If you don't need all that power you could get a smaller generator that would fit in the bed. If you require a generator that size just run feeder. You can rent feeder and an AC distro (and maybe a smaller generator) from a local AV company.
06-28-2011, 06:48 PM
#20
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Well you have several things to think about, 1) Air down tires 2) bigger tires on generator 3) 4WD 4) No one covered this but take the truck out and practice without the generator, if you have problems without it behind you go to a backup plan. 1B) Find a buddy to pull you out once stuck.... 2B) winch and sand anchor to help you once stuck...
3B) 1.25 miles of extension cord... (this wont work but what the hell, just want to see him coil it all backup.. My guess is your gonna get about 100 feet if your going pretty fast when you hit the sand, 5500 pounds of dead weight is about the same as having to tow your truck around... But if all else fails bring shovels and some sheets of plywood it will take awhile but you will get there....
3B) 1.25 miles of extension cord... (this wont work but what the hell, just want to see him coil it all backup.. My guess is your gonna get about 100 feet if your going pretty fast when you hit the sand, 5500 pounds of dead weight is about the same as having to tow your truck around... But if all else fails bring shovels and some sheets of plywood it will take awhile but you will get there....