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09-22-2018, 07:35 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35M
State: Michigan
Posts: 101
THOR #7496
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Beach Camping
We're heading down through Texas this year, and will be stopping at Sea Rim state park.
Has any one here ever camped out on the beach with an rv ? ( 35 Windsport )
I'm planning on driving the car out there first, to check things out.
The people at the park, say it shouldn't be a problem ??
Pretty sure it will depend on the weather too, looks like it could be fun, or really expensive, lol. ( I.E. Towing )
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09-22-2018, 10:17 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good luck!
If it were me: I'd stay off the beach. Once you get stuck (and you will!): getting unstuck is an expensive pain in the hiney! 
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-22-2018, 11:01 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,712
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If it was me, I would stick to the improved sites.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
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09-23-2018, 06:09 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 36TL
State: Texas
Posts: 27
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Go to Google Earth and take a look. Street View lets you look right on the beach. Looks fairly solid but narrow, flat beach could cause problems at high tide. Beach camping may sound fun, but strong winds can sandblast you and your rig.
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09-24-2018, 12:58 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
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I wouldn't take a motor home on any kind of sand. One thing to consider on the beach is the salt in the air. Also, the sea breezes are stronger at the beach. We always wash our coach as well as possible after being near the beach. I always smile when it rains on our way home from being near the beach!
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09-24-2018, 01:55 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35M
State: Michigan
Posts: 101
THOR #7496
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We're going to check it out first, for sure. Just looked like a cool experience for a couple nights.
Thanks.
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09-24-2018, 12:04 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good luck! 
Please let us know how it all works out. 
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-24-2018, 12:19 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
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Do the beach from a campground. There is way too much salt in the air and sand...it will destroy your coach and underside. The "film" in the air totally coats everything and you'll start seeing rust on bolts, screws and everything that's metal...even stainless steel!! Not to mention the sand you will have to learn to live with, as you will NEVER get it all out.
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2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
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09-24-2018, 12:47 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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They say that Beach sand is worse than the hair coming off of a shedding Pug...
But when do they EVER stop shedding? 
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-24-2018, 01:20 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Florida
Posts: 53
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I have spent 40 years driving on the beaches in Florida, mostly in a 4x4 truck with 15 psi in the tires. And I have seen a lot of vehicles stuck on the beach mostly because those vehicles should not have been there in the 1st place. The front end of your motor home will more than likely sink into the sand. Then you are done. Be smart and let others try. If you do, please take video of the redneck trying to snatch you out.
Best of luck seriously.
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09-24-2018, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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A YouTube search on "Pismo Beach" will break you from ever thinking about RV's on the beach. There are a few hard packed beaches around...but the sand and salt are consistent.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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03-16-2019, 07:18 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35M
State: Michigan
Posts: 101
THOR #7496
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Well, we made it to the beach
Parked out on the beach at Searim State Park in Texas.
Was a unique experience and had no problems at all. ( except for the mosquitos).
Back on the road after a good wash.
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