winton wrote:Thanks for the info everyone.
I'm not keen in getting stuck, so its 300-350mm as my limit.
One thing that came to mind is tire pressure. I usually run my AT on 38-40psi on road and drop that to 34-36 on unsealed roads if I know I'm gonna go far, but most times, I don't bother if its dry.
Is there a optimum tire pressure for fording?
Smiley wrote:Also I keep the windows down and seatbelts off, incase I need to bail out in a hurry.
winton wrote:Thanks guys
I'm sticking to the marked fording routes on the map. I know rooftop maps are generally good. (anyone have experience with Victorian topo maps?) Are most trouble often with unmarked fording or are marked fording on maps just as susceptible to trouble?
@Homer, great idea those Crocs. Already thinking about making it standard carry on my backpack.
I'd probably get a mob to install those piranha breather kits for my ute at a later date.
@tracks, Waders are another good idea. A bit heavy to carry though. I heard about an alosack waterproof zip log bag for rifle.
@Gaznazdiak, how deep did you expect the fording to be when you got stuck?
FuzzyM wrote:
If you don't have breathers, you can let the diffs etc cool down while you walk the crossing, look around etc. The main issue is the cold water hitting your hot diff, gearbox etc, causing the air inside to cool rapidly, sucking water in as it contracts.
If you have no recovery gear, at least bring a long handle shovel.
I was stuck in the snow a couple of weeks ago, shovel came in handy.
Could have used the winch, but would have taken longer.
I recommend getting at least a basic recovery kit, if you are stuck and need help from a passer by, I consider it polite to use your own gear as snatch straps have a finite life.
winton wrote:Hey Guys
Is a snorkel one of the must have in fording creeks etc ? Kinda like an insurance policy incase you hit a hole?
FuzzyM wrote:winton wrote:Thanks guys
I'm sticking to the marked fording routes on the map. I know rooftop maps are generally good. (anyone have experience with Victorian topo maps?) Are most trouble often with unmarked fording or are marked fording on maps just as susceptible to trouble?
@Homer, great idea those Crocs. Already thinking about making it standard carry on my backpack.
I'd probably get a mob to install those piranha breather kits for my ute at a later date.
@tracks, Waders are another good idea. A bit heavy to carry though. I heard about an alosack waterproof zip log bag for rifle.
@Gaznazdiak, how deep did you expect the fording to be when you got stuck?
If you don't have breathers, you can let the diffs etc cool down while you walk the crossing, look around etc. The main issue is the cold water hitting your hot diff, gearbox etc, causing the air inside to cool rapidly, sucking water in as it contracts.
If you have no recovery gear, at least bring a long handle shovel.
I was stuck in the snow a couple of weeks ago, shovel came in handy.
Could have used the winch, but would have taken longer.
I recommend getting at least a basic recovery kit, if you are stuck and need help from a passer by, I consider it polite to use your own gear as snatch straps have a finite life.
Member-Deleted wrote: check the crossing out, it only takes a couple of minutes for the gear to cool down enough to prevent water being sucked in.
winton wrote:Excellent tip Magnum. Would you keep your engine running whilst you wait? does that make a difference?Member-Deleted wrote: check the crossing out, it only takes a couple of minutes for the gear to cool down enough to prevent water being sucked in.
You wouldn't go in the water to check the crossing in the NT would you?
I've crossed the Daly a few times. Nothing over knee deep. Every single time I see crocs there.
winton wrote:My intuition says that I should ford over it steady and slow.
Is this humour?
Bigjobss wrote:Pretty sure my mum did that crossing in her Toyota Corolla a couple years ago.