2x4 to Ponta do Ouro

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2x4 to Ponta do Ouro

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Howzit guys

Will my double cab 3l d4d make it to Ponta? No Trailer.
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Hi

You shouldn't have a problem just deflate the tyres to .7 or .8 bar and keep stopping to a minimum when going through the town as the sand can be thick there from traffic
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If a Nissan 1400, Corsa and Uno can make it, I cannot see why not!
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I had less trouble going in to the elephant reserve north of Ponta with a heavy load than I had coming out with much less load. Pap tyers, momentum, no hassles.
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We took a Colt two by four to Kosi bay. Think you will be fine if it doesn't rain.
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Moet net nie momentum verloor nie. Sou jy vas sit blaas dan net jou bande meer af.Moenie worrie daar is altyd meer as genoeg mense om jou te help sou jy vas sit.
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I had a 2.7 IFS for a long time, 2x4. I went where some 4x4 owners stressed, and this taught me one thing, stay within the lines and keep your momentum as suggested, never try to accelerate excessively if the sand when sand starts slowing your momentum, you will dig in within a blink. Rather let the motor stall and reverse back and try again with more momentum.

Last but not least, do not go look for trouble and you would be fine!
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Go early while the sand is cool, and don't always bargain on help, those dunes can become lonesome at times.
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Borntofish wrote:We took a Colt two by four to Kosi bay. Think you will be fine if it doesn't rain.
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Ek dink weer die sand is meer kompak as dit reen.
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Mine made it no problem, keep momentum and turn on your diff lock
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Thanks for all the replies! Now w that I know we can get there, do any of you know the lodges below? Which one is better for self catering basically.

Paraiso do Our or Ponta Beach Camp - beach front en suite units?

Quotes came in relatively the same but I have not been to either. Comments/advice etc? Main thing is Braai facilities. Or do I take my own?

Thanks a mil!
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I always camp at Ponta Malangane.Very clean and nice camp with lots of shade trees.
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I specifically did NOT use my difflock in the elephant reserve, despite the deep sand. Reason being the many sharp turns - I was afraid the difflock would have the opposite effect than intended, causing one wheel to spin and dig in corners, or drag and build walls...
Had no issues with difflock off, used it once only when I got stuck on a straight section, and only to reverse out.
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