| Author | Message | ||
| Buxyjrfan
New member Username: Buxyjrfan Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2003 |
Does anybody on this board have a Honda CRV?, if so do they do good on the beach? Does anybody know if they are ok to go on the beach. I've got one and was thinking about trying it. thanks in advance Buxy | ||
| Bil4x4
Senior Member Username: Bil4x4 Post Number: 523 Registered: 4-2001 |
Buxy, I don't but a co-worker of mine just bought one about 3 months ago for that purpose and has no problem with it..of course I educated her on the "Rules of the Sand"...must be a actively engaged in fishing at all times, must have dog on 6ft. leash at all times, no kids running around splashing in the water, and drop your tires doswn to aobut 20psi., also mentioned the " rope,board,shovel thingy"..yada yada yada... hope this helps and welcome to the board... | ||
| Buxyjrfan
New member Username: Buxyjrfan Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2003 |
OK thanks Bil4x4, I've been here before, but I was one of those that got lost in the mix with the breakdown of the system...lol I've been on the beach with my Blazer already, just wasn't sure about the Honda. thanks again Tight lines buxy | ||
| Delangler
Junior Member Username: Delangler Post Number: 72 Registered: 10-2002 |
B. - It is NOT my intention to pop your bubble,but I wouldn't take a CRV onto Delaware's beaches. There are some beaches in South Jersey where it'll do fine, like Ocean City,Sea Isle,Corsons' Inlet; those beaches, except for the entrances, are hard and flat like a pool table. Check it out for yourself. Go walk through ANY of the entrances to the beach in Delaware, all the way through 'til you land on the beach and walk 50 feet north or south and you'll see how soft they are. I don't think the CRV has the clearance, PLUS you'll have dropped an inch or so when you air down. Also, don't they have those diagonal torsion stabilizers attached to the bottom of the axels ? I think they would be constantly picking up debris and 'bangin' into the 'corner' of the tire tracks. Don't get me wrong, I learned the hard way. First vehicle I took on the beach was a '87 Subaru Hatchback. Dual range 4WD, 6" ground clearance, and 6" wide tires. Rode on Ocean City,NJ and Corsons' Inlet beaches for 6 or 7 years,(getting stuck occasionally in the entrances). Ended up costing, let's see...1 cv joint, two mufflers, 1 catalitic converter, 1 middle pipe, 2 tail/exhaust pipes, and had a good crop of rust starting when I sold it. I always picked the beaches I drove that hatchback on CAREFULLY,... no LBI, no IBSP, no Brigantine.... and based on what I went through, I wouldn't take a car similar to it on Delaware's beaches. Hope this helps. D. | ||
| Buxyjrfan
New member Username: Buxyjrfan Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2003 |
Thanks alot for the info. Buxy | ||
| Warden
Senior Member Username: Warden Post Number: 671 Registered: 8-2000 |
By no means would I call a CRV the perfect beach vehicle but they can handle it. We had one last year at Hatteras and they did just fine. Contrary to normal beach driving habits, with the CRV you want to stay OUT of the ruts. | ||
| Caseman
Advanced Member Username: Caseman Post Number: 207 Registered: 10-2002 |
Buxy, Here is an excerpt from De State parks web site concerning requirements for a beach pass. Who qualifies for a permit? Any four-wheeled vehicle which has been licensed and registered to operate on public highways with a minimum clearance of not less than 7 inches between the lowest point of the vehicle and the ground. The 2003 CRV says it has a ground clerance of 8.1". Minus an inch after deflation.etc, etc. May be risky. | ||
| Caseman
Advanced Member Username: Caseman Post Number: 208 Registered: 10-2002 |
Buxy, Just buddy up with someone here. Make sure you have all the needed gear. If you get in a jam they may be able to help you out. You could at least follow in thier tracks. Then you should not have any porblems. | ||
| Saxatilis
New member Username: Saxatilis Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2002 |
CRV,s work great. My neighbor has one and we have fished DE. MD. and Hatteras with no problems. I had my doubts and some old salts said they won,t do the job, but they were WRONG. | ||
| Surfcaster
New member Username: Surfcaster Post Number: 7 Registered: 10-2002 |
and its easy on Gas, what did it take to get to Hatteras 5 bucks. | ||
| Delangler
Junior Member Username: Delangler Post Number: 77 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hey Buxy - I gotta' admit, I saw a CRV on the beach at 3R's this past weekend. Well,... not MOVING actually (LOL) just sittin' at the surfline,....so I guess they drove from the beach entrance OK. So I stand corrected. ....But I would still be cautious  D. | ||
| Buxyjrfan
New member Username: Buxyjrfan Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2003 |
I thank you all for the comments, I'm gonna buddy up thats for sure. I'm probably gonna be going in the Fall tourneys. So we will see how it does. Thanks again.. tight lines. Buxy | ||
| Coolerpup
Senior Member Username: Coolerpup Post Number: 397 Registered: 10-2002 |
Are CRV's equipped with tow hooks?? At least as an option?? Good Advice.........buddy up first couple times out, keep your cel phone charged. AllenC |