Taking 04 ML 500 on the beach (soft sand)
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Taking 04 ML 500 on the beach (soft sand)
Hey, so i'm planning on taking my truck on the beach this weekend on Long Island at Robert Moses, to Democrat Point. I'm buying the surfing permit tomorrow. Never been off-roading before but I hear this truck is quite a capable light, off-roading vehicle. I've bought a Viair 90p air compressore, a shovel, and traction mats in case I get stuck. I'll be going with my buddy who has a jeep wrangler the first time in case he needs to tow me out if I get seriously stuck. Not going to take it anywhere close to the water. Just need it to get me to the jetty to surf. How low should I go with the tire pressure? permit specifies airing down to half the maximum rated tire pressure. I have michelin premier LTX's 275/55R17 with a maximum rated pressure of 44psi. What do you think I should air down to? If I go too low is it possible to do damage? Any other tools you think I should grab or tips you can give me? I know to turn esp off so power is given to all 4 tires equally and to engage low range mode to increase power to lower gears since I will be going slow. Oh, I also bought a right angle pressure washer attachment to spray down the undercarriage after I get home.
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Presently own 96 E 320, 02 ML 500, 12 E 350 and 10 S 550
Hi.
I'm searching the forum about ML 500s, I have an '02 bought new then and still have it. How did your off-roading go?
Still have this ML?
I'm searching around to see if others have experienced their headlights or parking light turning on in daylight even though switch is in the "off" mode. My ML 500 has been doing this recently,
Perry.
I'm searching the forum about ML 500s, I have an '02 bought new then and still have it. How did your off-roading go?
Still have this ML?
I'm searching around to see if others have experienced their headlights or parking light turning on in daylight even though switch is in the "off" mode. My ML 500 has been doing this recently,
Perry.
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Hi.
I'm searching the forum about ML 500s, I have an '02 bought new then and still have it. How did your off-roading go?
Still have this ML?
I'm searching around to see if others have experienced their headlights or parking light turning on in daylight even though switch is in the "off" mode. My ML 500 has been doing this recently,
Perry.
I'm searching the forum about ML 500s, I have an '02 bought new then and still have it. How did your off-roading go?
Still have this ML?
I'm searching around to see if others have experienced their headlights or parking light turning on in daylight even though switch is in the "off" mode. My ML 500 has been doing this recently,
Perry.
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Joined: Sep 2018
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'04 ml500
Hi.
I'm searching the forum about ML 500s, I have an '02 bought new then and still have it. How did your off-roading go?
Still have this ML?
I'm searching around to see if others have experienced their headlights or parking light turning on in daylight even though switch is in the "off" mode. My ML 500 has been doing this recently,
Perry.
I'm searching the forum about ML 500s, I have an '02 bought new then and still have it. How did your off-roading go?
Still have this ML?
I'm searching around to see if others have experienced their headlights or parking light turning on in daylight even though switch is in the "off" mode. My ML 500 has been doing this recently,
Perry.
Air down to at least 18 psi, 15 if the sand is deep and soft. I also turn ESP off and engage low range.
ML500 is a beast offroad.
