Stuck in the Sand - Honda Ridgeline versus Oregon Beach
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Truck Mods Highlights
Wheels: Dai Alloy "Prime" 18x8 with -35 offset
Tires: Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S 265/60 18
Lift: HRG 2.5/2.0" with 1.0" subframe drop
Skid Plates: No Lo Designs Oil Pan, Gas Tank & Rear Diff plates.
Performance Mods: (nothing too crazy here)
PRL Motorsports High Volume Air Intake Duct with resonator delete. prlmotorsports...
K&N Drop-In Air Filter
Pedal Commander (highly recommended)
Gear: (not all gear is on the truck at any given time)
Rack: VanTech P3000 Ladder Rack
Roof Basket: Yakima OffGrid Medium or Rhino Platform - depending on season and needs
Awning: Doghouse 8x8
Tent: Doghouse Mesa Roughneck www.doghousete...
Bike Hauling: RaceFace tailgate mat
Water: WaterPORT Day Tank Base SC1000
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Audio / Video - where I spent the big bucks!
Kenwood DMX1037S video head unit with 11" floating display & wireless Apple Car Play
Blam 6.5" Signature Component Speakers - front
Blam 6.5" Relax Coaxial Speakers - rear
JL TW3 10" Subs - down firing under rear seat
Helix 6 Channel Class D Amp 6 x 100W
Helix 8 Channel DSP
Helix DSP Conductor
JL 1000/1d Sub Amp
Full soundproofing: doors, floors & bulkhead
Phone: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Camera: GoPro Hero 8
Lighting:
Switch Gear: Aux Beam 8 Gang Switch
Ditch Lights: Cap-It Flood Lamps (5k Lumens) and NoLo Designs brackets
High Beams: CarRover LED's
Rack Lights: Auxbeam 5" 60W Led Side Shooters
Rear Lighting: Baja Designs Rock Lights
Interior Lighting: upgraded to LED
Recovery Gear:
Tred HD Traction boards x 4
Hi-Lift Jack with LM-100 Lift-Mate and ORK Off Road Kit
Bottle Jack
Straps: Recovery, Tow & Axle Straps
Fiskars Axe & Hatchet
Ryobi 40V chain saw and hedge trimmer (I don’t like pinstripes!)
Great instructional video. This confirms FOUR BOARDS for AWD Vehicles. No worries about the “others”. Enjoy your own adventures. Safe travels!
Good video! I got stuck 10 years ago in my 2012 X5. In the Oregon coast sand. Soft areas. No cell phone reception for help. Lol. A Tacoma with over sized tires pulled me out thankfully. I now have a 2023 ridgeline. Love it so far!
i own a ridgeline and this is super informative. thanks 🙌
I find the laughers are often the folks that ain’t never tried to do anything.
Veteran beach driver here. My old 2008 RTS never got stuck with 12 psi. and we have some really soft and “dead” sand here. I haven’t wanted to take my 2022 RTL-E out yet but I’m sure it’ll be fine with the better AWD. One thing I could use is more clearance so I’m considering having a 2.5” lift kit installed.
I love the HRG 2.5/2.0 lift kit. Everyone says to air down on sand, and I knew that going in, but it’s hard to justify the time on such a small beach. It was maybe a mile end to end.
Thanks for the video. I just sold my 4WD Frontier and am shopping for a new truck. We drive on the Oregon beaches all the time including Tierra Del Mar / Pacicic City, etc and I’ve never come close to getting stuck, probably helps that I had big BFG KO2s.
I’ll cross the Ridgeline off the list, especially since my brother’s Ridgeline got stuck on wet grass last weekend and I pulled him out with my truck.
I’m leaning towards a Gladiator Mojave.
I’m finding the Ridgeline to be really easy to drive in moderate conditions, but I’m a bit of a slow learner with it in challenging conditions. I should have been in sand mode from the ‘get go’ and kept my speed up. I’ve not driven much in sand, and the result was me getting stuck pretty easily…but I wasn’t at all concerned about it, as I knew the traction boards would bail me out, and I’d get a video out of it!
I will be getting me some traction boards in the future for sure.
Planning on taking my new RL down there this coming spring. I drove as far north as you could clear to the mouth of the Columbia last trip down 15 years ago. lol
Sounds like you went to the Jetty in Fort Stevens Park. That would be the NW most point in Oregon. Head on back, but be prepared for the usual Yotas and Subies doing 10-15 under and holding up traffic.
My only laugh so far is the Firestones. Slapped an AT sidewall on an HT Tire. Should have my Wildpeaks On by the time I go. Had a 22 CRV for the last year or so and really really wanted a RL. Dealer gave me a heck of a deal and now have 23 RTL-E.
Were the Firestones considered “AT”? They clearly weren’t, but did ok for me in the beginning. Been running Cooper Discoverer AT3’s since March 2022 and they’ve been great. In the winter I run Micheline X-Ice. We don’t get a lot of “winter” in SW British Columbia, but I tow my ATV around doing commercial snow removal so I need a good winter tire.
@@ridgelineoverlanding im not too far from you. In Sedro Woolley. Bracing for a bit of river flooding this week.
Do you know any Vandermeulens in Mount Vernon?
You GOTTA learn what your limits, and capabilities are, and how else are you going to do that. I have learned over my many years that the ones who are laughing, are USUALLY the ones who have done NOTHING at all. GREAT Video by the way . . .
Thanks for the props! I’m a big fan of learning thru trial and error :)
@@ridgelineoverlanding
I don’t know if I am a fan of trial
and error, but that’s usually the
way I find out 😆
LOL
New sub here. Gotta love your, IDGAS who makes fun of me attitude! Reminds me of when I was young, taking my '86 4WD Toyota Tercel wagon on the beach here on L.I. lol. (Tho I *had to always* air down the tires!😂)
And all these guys trying to overcompensate for their lack of testerone are what's keeping the Ridgeline in "sleeper" status - and keeping the resale reasonable for those of us not wanting to shell out for new.
Speaking of used, you mentioned in another comment not to go older than 2021 - why? I'm not keen on the push button transmission, so I'm leaning towards a 2017 - which will also be the most cost effective option...
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Thanks,
Charlie
Thanks for subscribing! I don’t love the push button shifter either, but the 9spd ZF transmission is better than the 6 speed Honda transmission in every conceivable way, so i tolerate the push buttons. I live in BC and climb a lot of mountains with my Ridgeline. I’ve seen videos in Colorado where the 6 speed 2017 Ridgeline stalled out and couldn’t keep climbing on a basic forest road. The 9 speeds zip on by like it’s no problem.
Comes down to gearing, and you just don’t get good gearing with the 6 speed. If it had a low range transfer case then you’d hit 4L and off to the races…but no.
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Ok I got it - was hoping it wasn't anything reliability related.
No too many aggressive hills here on the Island - and I'm mostly considering it for its daily road manners & snow capability anyway. (And maybe a little beach action.😉)
Thanks for the reply!👍
@openeyes-411 there are reliability issue with the 6spd…when I said the 9spd was better in every way…I really meant it. Torque converter failures are pretty common with the 6 spd. If buying one, you want to make sure there is documentation of proper trans fluid changes.
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Oh that's not cool... And '21 was the first year of the 9 spd?
That'll up the ante considerably.
Thanks for the heads up!
EDIT: Ok, I see on the Honda site the 2020 was the first year with the 9spd... If I decide to go earlier, I'll look for the records as you suggested. I would imagine if it has the trans cooler option it may be a safer bet as well?
2020 had the 9spd as well, but with the 2017 “Pilot-like” styling.
Cool video thanks for posting
Always happy to oblige, even when it makes me look a little inexperienced… Which, in this case I was!
Nothing really to laugh at here. It was fairly straight forward. I've been comparing the Ridgeline to other trucks (I came across your video) and I'm really kind of liking the Ridgeline. I'm thinking about waiting for the 2024 model. AWD and the independant suspension seems very good. Also, I'm not really planning on doing a Baha race or going rock climbing. I just need something that will get me out of some nasty road stuff when the weather turns bad. Point A to B and maybe a road trip or two.
For your needs the Ridgeline would be BY FAR the best choice when it comes to trucks. The ride quality is next level! Far better than any other truck and better than most any SUV. AWD is the best bet for inclement weather on-road, and with a few mods you can enjoy yourself in the back-country while enjoying great fuel economy and a comfortable ride.
2024 model is not slated to have any real changes. Try to get a deal on a 2023. If thinking used, go no older than 2021.
Thats what I was thinking AWD. I have an old Ford F150 that needs to retire. 2001 and it has about 200 thousand miles. Great truck but very tired now. So, my next truck before I retire will probably be the Honda Ridgeline. I'm still thinking new or newer. I want something that will last until I shuffle off the coil. Thanks your comments have been helpful! @@ridgelineoverlanding
What kind of wheels and tires are you running? They look really nice 👍
That's my old setup; Dai "Prime" 18x8 35 offset with 265/60 18 Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S. Those wheels are now on my wife's Passport and I got an upgrade to Cooper's new Road & Trail AT. czcams.com/video/p6xG9YVwEOo/video.htmlfeature=shared
If he gets stuck in the snow in an AWD truck, Maybe that's not the truck I need. I drive a Ford Fusion 2014 in Michigan, and I've never been stuck in a snow
I ventured off road and made very few efforts to not get stuck. Took chances, got stuck, self recovered with traction boards, filmed it for CZcams.
I often drive thru 12” if fresh snow towing a utility trailer and ATV…the Ridgeline is very good in snow.
was the Ridgeline set to sand mode? i went from a 2020 Ridgeline to a 2019 Passport and i want to play in the sand of a low ground field on a neighbor's farm. the Firestone tires that come with these trucks work ok in mud, though i wouldn't stop in the middle of a muddy field just to test that theory!
It was in sand mode but I didn’t air down. Tackled an incline with too little speed…not really caring if I got stuck.
Tires don’t really matter on sand. I use a 2011 outback on soft sand on Long Island. Air down and be easy on the throttle and DON’T take ur turns maxed out if u know what I mean. I use highway tires on the beach. U just want to stay on top of the sand and not dig. Low clearance vehicles should try and stay out of the ruts that Jeeps made.
I swear you try to get stuck! Is this a ploy to get more video footage, or just a real world way to use your recover gear?! We gotta hit the trails together one of these days!
Did your lift kit affect the driver assists at all, like the LKAS & ACC?
Good question! No noticeable difference in driver assist…but…when I got my windshield replaced that’s when the issues started. The shop wasn’t able to recalibrate the safety settings because the truck was out of spec. I ended up having Honda do it, so I paid my windshield deductible to the glass shop, and then full cost to Honda for recalibration. Next time the glass work will be done in coordination with Honda so that my insurer pays the full cost.
Having said this, the lift must have had some effect on the safety features if they had to be recalibrated. Nothing noticeable, but i guess it’s possible the truck could have come up just short in preventing an accident if we are talking about “inches” of calibration. Regardless, Honda has the means to get it back into spec.
Or just lower the tire pressure
That’s a good first step if you’re planning to spend time on the beach, I was driving less than 1 mile so it just didn’t make sense to air down when it was easier to grab the traction boards.
Went back to the beach a couple of weeks ago and approached it from a different entrance and just stayed on the beaten path, and it was super easy. It turns out if you’re trying to go uphill in unpacked sand and do a sweeping U-turn… it often doesn’t end well.
Well if you bought a Tacoma you could just put it in crawl control and it’ll walk itself out.
Maybe…If you got a TRD Pro, which is a pretty penny. Hard to compare the two trucks. Both are reliable as they come, but hold their value…but one is a purpose built off-road machine and the other is a smooth riding livable daily driver that performs reasonably well off road.
I’ll stick with the Ridgeline and traction boards. I really don’t like the way Tacos drive, and I can’t stand the low-to-the-floor seating position. They sure look good though!
@@ridgelineoverlanding not true sir I don’t have a trd pro I have an off-road because if you want to drive on terrain like that you should get a vehicle capable enough to do so. I’ll stick with my crawl control and my 6’ bed. The cost is the price you pay to play. It drives like a truck and that’s exactly what I like. Now my xj, she drives like a pig in heat.
@royrodgers3296 I’m not sure if you are being elitist or just suggesting my Ridgeline isn’t capable. The blame for getting stuck in the sand lies squarely on me. I chose to bite of more than I could chew, not knowing how the truck handles sand, not having driven in much sand…but knowing it’s a small crowded beach and if self recovery failed, the guy from Arizona with a lifted Yukon was itching to pull me out. You absolutely do not need a kitted out Toyota to go and play. There are plenty of vehicles much less capable than mine and we all find a way to play. So long as we are safe and are generally able to self recover then I say go for it. If i wanted a “real truck” I would have kept my F150, but I much prefer my SUV / Truck for 99% of what I’m trying to do. Have a great day and thanks for interacting :)
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Tacomas (trd off road) are about 20% better off road and about 20% worse on road. It's all preference. The best truck is the one you're willing to pay for.
How does it do regular off roading nothing crazy like u just did
If you are just looking to do basic gravel forest roads, not deep sand or rock crawling - then there is no better truck. It’s more than capable, super roomy, the most comfy ride, and better payload than Toyota or Jeep.
In most of my adventure videos I am going up forest roads exploring mountainous areas. The only struggles I have in the BC backcountry are with ground clearance as our deactivated forest roads have really deep cross ditches so I scrape a little bit.
Very rare that I run into traction issues. Just ground clearance. Even then I do rotted steep stuff more easily than some of the ditches.
@@ridgelineoverlanding hey thanks one more question you think on those stock rims I can change out the tire for a little more wider put some 255s on them instead of the 245s it comes with do you think it's possible to fit 255s on that stock rim
@fiascostew5001 the rims you see are not stock, they are 35 offset which sticks out 10mm more than stock. The tires are 265/60 18 instead of the stock 245/60 18. This is the “standard mid-size Honda” tire upsize.
I do have some rubbing at full turn in reverse partially due to the lift (ironically) and due to me going to a 35 offset rim. My stock wheels have 265/60 18 Micheline X-Ice tires with virtually no rubbing.