4x4 mandatory for beach???

[Mike P]

Up until the last year I got a permit (late 90s, maybe 2000?), Nauset still allowed 2wd.

[NIB]

yrs ago 2 wd got many a man to the beach.I have seen buicks at the light in Montauk.A well know IBSP surfcaster usta use a VW Beetle.

[Karl F]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Up until the last year I got a permit (late 90s, maybe 2000?), Nauset still allowed 2wd.

Still do

Got one guy in an 80's full size Buick station wagon with wood grain sides, big arse tires, old surfer dude. Another running an old 60's GM sedan of some sort. Both those vehicles go great, mainly 'cause of good driving skill. A whole lot of new full size luxury SUV's have more trouble, mainly because of the NUT behind the wheel and their laziness in not airing down right, coupled with a heavy right foot.
A bunch of 70's vintage winniebagos in 2 wheel.... they run up at the seashore too, most of the motorhomes on CCNS are 2 wheel.

I would not recommend it for the novice... tire pressure/tire size, the right touch in the right foot, and a ton of common sense, 2 wheel is fine, most everything I have ever driven on the beach, went just fine in 2WD, low (tire pressure) & slow (steady speed).

IMHO, the advent of 4 wheel drive, and the popularity of the SUV, actually has made it too "easy" for some folks to get out there... and get stuck in the process.... Just my opinion. First vehicle I drove, (not owned) out there was a 55 Chevy Nomad with a 265 and the old powerglide automatic, wide bias ply tires, factory posi-traction.. went pissah

[RickBomba]

Bassmaster and I saw a minivan try to get out past the ranger station towrds RP one year.
Rappin Mikey on one side of the van, me and Dave on the other.
Of course, that's when I believed my good friend Mr. Manzi hated me, so we didn't talk as we passed like two ships in the night, right past the minivan.
Rangers had a ball pulling him and his cabana boy out!!!
LOL,
Rick

[SeaWolf]

in rhody, you are not required to have 4wd to drive the beaches or to obtain a permit (you do need the permit). however, that does not mean it's smart to do that. how many 2wd vehicles have i pulled out (and 4wd for that matter) or driven by laughing at them. the most basic rule is air pressure. check your local state and town regulations.

[ThrowingTimber]

Pulled out a bunch of awd yuppy machines this past season.