Date:         Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:40:08 -0600
Reply-To:     Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski <kupcinski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski <kupcinski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2WD Beach Driving
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As others have mentioned, driving on Texas beaches isn't a problem as long as you stay out of soft sand. I drove and camped on the beach in a 73 baywindow without problem. Some beaches do require permits for driving/parking on the beach, so be aware of the specific locations. 

Texas beaches (and state parks) can get quite crowded during Spring Break, especially as it seems every school in the state has the same week off. If you're talking about camping at Mustang Island State Park, be aware that there are limited on-beach primitive sites and they're non-reservable. The non-primitive campground is pretty bleak and not on the beach, but not horrible if it's not too crowded. Pictures here:

http://www.kpcnsk.com/myfiles/slideshows/MISP2012/index.html

Also, for many Texas State parks the "primitive camping" sites are designed to be tent camping sites, meaning that you park your car and schlep your gear 10 yards or more to the actual camp site. The parks won't care if you want to sleep in your van as opposed to the tent, in my experience, but you have to keep your vehicle in the designated parking area. This varies from campground to campground, so I'd check locally for clarification.

-Jarrett
89 Westy


On Feb 21, 2013, at 11:56 AM, Finn Runyon wrote:

>  My actual question is regarding driving a 2WD Westy in sand if you have the Peloquins limited slip?  I would never consider trying beach driving in my automatic 87 Westy, but wondered if anyone has ventured into sand with limited slip?  I am also wondering if any list members have spent time in Corpus Christi?