Be careful where you park

[Seann45]

They parked on the beach and went for a walk
Rising Tide Floods Couple's Luxury Campervan Left On Beach While They're Out Walking

[TWP723]

I'd blame it on my wife.

[Camper_bob]

This is DW's worst fear. I keep trying to get her to let us boondock on the beach, but she won't go for it. She's seen too many of these stories. Someday I'll convince her that if you're mindful and careful, it can be done safely.

[Seann45]

Originally Posted by Camper_bob

This is DW's worst fear. I keep trying to get her to let us boondock on the beach, but she won't go for it. She's seen too many of these stories. Someday I'll convince her that if you're mindful and careful, it can be done safely.

Show her where the high tide marks are then camp above that.. and don't say Tsunami

[Camper_bob]

Originally Posted by Seann45

Show her where the high tide marks are then camp above that.. and don't say Tsunami

Trouble is, when the tide gets really high (like when there's a storm in the Gulf of Mexico), the "tide" laps up against the dunes (so there's no beach). This would (or shall I say "should") make beach camping impossible. But then I would never camp on the beach during an event that would cause the tide to completely overtake the beach, but people do it all the time.

I believe you're right though, if you pay attention, it should be relatively safe. I just can't get her to buy in when she sees these pictures and videos of people getting stuck.