Jim McFeeley Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 She wants a pilot who runs one? seems like it would do it . I run my pickup regularly and I want a Silverado or tundra crew cab but she doesn’t want to drive that and the gas doesn’t really make sense cause we already have my truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBM Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Just take note that new Pilots are AWD, not 4x4. Older ones had a decent reputation on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daves745t Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 2012 Pilot - always air down and never had a problem. I've seen several on the sand and if you do a search here you'll see that they're pretty regularly discussed. However, latest model is AWD, as opposed to true 4WD on the prior years so I can't comment on the new ones. Just b/c you CAN, doesn't mean you SHOULD....(what you do DOES make a difference - be accountable)BigWave Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McFeeley Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Thanks guys I’m aware of the drivetrain being awd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beret Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 I have a 2010 Pilot and have been driving it on the beach since 2010.............IBSP,SSP area.......not an issue. Never been stuck or had issues. I have driven by/and or assisted many others, but no problems at all with the 2010 Pilot. Then again the 2010 was a true 4WD and manually set up. It was available in 1st,2nd and reverse with the push of a button up until 20 mph and worked perfectly. Can not answer for models beyond the 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connman Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) 2011 owner . I don't think any of the Pilots have ever been true 4WD. My generation had the VTM4 system which is great . The newer gen pilots have I-VTM4 which is smart system , i.e. It decides for its self where it directs power. Without getting into specifics , Hondas system directs power to the wheels with traction which is what you want . Many other systems direct power to the wheel that is slipping , which is useless on sand . Edited November 6, 2018 by connman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsbergen Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Some beaches don’t allow AWD. So regardless of its capability that’s a good thing to keep in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeDave Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 We got one of the wife this year would have gone with a brand new one. Nope new ones do not come with the tow package installed. The hell with that, plus we bolth liked the older style 2015. boxy! So far I like it, better yet she does! Note it is not a small vehicle. Have not had it on the beach not what we bought it for but it does say 4wd on the back?? There's no need to blow smoke up my ass as a lengthy preamble to your insulting another person. It doesn't fool anyone and it doesn't garner any favor. TimS ---Tim To Otshawytsha October 16 2018 #3956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McFeeley Posted November 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Thanks was looking at a 2015 as well . I think it will be fine thanks for the response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouC Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 I watched the vid and it looks pretty capable. I’d like to see them try it in soft sand and aired down to about 20 psi... 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7 Quadradrive II 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 Selectrac 1988 Four Winns 200 Horizon 4.3 OMC Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McFeeley Posted November 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 The 2015 and older models have more ground clearance then the new ones.I see that as the most likely way you could get in trouble. From what I read under 20 mph it functions as a true 4wd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobigblue Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 i have a 2012, tried it on the outer banks last year without airing down and got stuck pretty much immediately in the soft stuff, in a car with 2 little kids, and my wife, in the middle of august, like an idiot. let air out and then we were fine. so if i can give any advice, let the air out before hitting the sand. saw a couple other pilots out there, theyre probably one of the more popular "daily driver/occasional baech buggy" rigs out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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