River crossing

[Cuppa]

Well we made it across the Pascoe River. One other car arrived at the crossing just ahead of us. A stock Toyota Prado . We met a few kms before the crossing with him on his way back to Lockhart River community having decided the crossing was too risky. Depth was 610mm & a reasonable flow out in the middle. No-one else there bar us. We took a deep breath & cracked onward, noting the roof of a submerged 4wd just poking out of the water 30 metres downstream from the crossing. It was nerve wracking but we got through the boggy sand covering the concrete base with just a couple of moments of uncertainty. When the car began steering left I thought perhaps the the Tvan was beginning to float & pulling the rear of the car around. Not a nice feeling at all. In hindsight I don't think that was what was happening. Rather we were using our front diff lock which can make turning back to a straight line after trying some 'lock to lock' (to get traction on the sand) a bit difficult .... so having wrestled with that particular sandbar we continued diagonally across the crossing instead of straight ahead as desired. But we got through with the interior of the car dry. Tarp down in front of the car, 1st low all the way & a surprisingly large bow wave ahead of us. All the other rivers were a doddle by comparison. On our way back to the Victorian Arctic.

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Welcome Back VIC Home Soon Cuppa & Mrs Tea LEGENDS [emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji736][emoji736]
Aint too many more crossings to arrive homeward bound, your 4.2 faithful proven years away is Fair Dinkum LEGENDARY [emoji123][emoji123]

In regard subject, was Old School similar diesel donk suggested to open downstream doors to regain Terra Firma in a miscalculated emergency [emoji120][emoji120]


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[BrazilianY60]

What is the purpose of the mentioned tarp down in the front of the car?

[BigRAWesty]

What is the purpose of the mentioned tarp down in the front of the car?It's called a car bra.
It creates an air pocket behind the tarp to keep water out of the engine bay.

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Furthermore, it does over a longer distance crossing when needed create a ‘pushy poo poo’ effect up your rear increasing Dyno Torque [emoji23][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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Wondering IF our ‘Blinds/Bra’s ‘only’ for the likes of say Nissan 4.2 Diesels well breathing snorkelled are even needed in clean water?
If IT’s running HARD I would assume that as much weight as possible on the traction tyres via H20 could help?


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[MB]

Wondering IF blinds/bra’s were originally invented by Mogas/Dizzy/Petroleum vehicles back in the days [emoji848]


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[mudnut]

Keeps the fan blades from smacking into the water.

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Correct Craigstar[emoji106][emoji106]
Viscous couplings and patience have changed the game entirely [emoji120][emoji120]
My /Our Old PaPA [emoji23]used to teach of dropping off fan/belts before crossing etc… [emoji120][emoji120]


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[pollenface]

Keeps the fan blades from smacking into the water.

and pulling the fan into the radiator

[jay see]

Furthermore, it does over a longer distance crossing when needed create a ‘pushy poo poo’ effect up your rear increasing Dyno Torque [emoji23][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkShit mate you have a way with words.
Love it...

Even got my Mrs to read it and like everyone else you write,she read it a couple of times to understand it.

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[BrazilianY60]

Well, I am still trying to figure out the "pushy poo poo" effect part. :-D

[MB]

Definitely doesn’t work in skinny trench like bogholes where the water/sludge has nowhere to go except back up banks and around through your open windows whilst smoking [emoji51][emoji23]
In a long straight clearwater crossing (Disclaimer: consult safety experts) there is many factors that also come into play, flow, traversing angle etc…..
Heading slightly diagonally Upstream you’ll no doubt experience the slight feel of rear poo poo [emoji90] push up your torque ass/arse but it’s all relevant to your vehicle,setup,towing behind etc…
No Clarity Apologies [emoji23][emoji23]


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[Cuppa]

I'd forgotten MrsTea had videoed the Pascoe Crossing. Found it this arvo & just uploaded it to Youtube


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-8hLrhqyks

[Touses]

I'd forgotten MrsTea had videoed the Pascoe Crossing. Found it this arvo & just uploaded it to Youtube


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-8hLrhqyks

I've pushed worse brother, bow wave over the screen and arse going sideways, grit the teeth and go on,
calm the wife on the other side and empty my pants while she's not looking.
I do tip my hat to you. you are the adventurer we all vie to be be. Kudos.

[rusty_nail]

I'd forgotten MrsTea had videoed the Pascoe Crossing. Found it this arvo & just uploaded it to Youtube


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-8hLrhqyksI think that's the first video I've seen from you mate, always enjoy reading the blog but your vids look awesome!

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Top Work Mr & Mrs Tea [emoji736][emoji736][emoji3590][emoji3590]
Slow and steady, zero Knee jerk reactions, a proper cool, calm & collected crossing [emoji123][emoji123][emoji736][emoji736]


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[jack]

I think that's the first video I've seen from you mate, always enjoy reading the blog but your vids look awesome!

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I'm pretty sure there is an impressive one of him following a water filled track in WA somewhere. Also one in Lakefield and Palmer River from memory. Cuppa can you publish the links?

[rusty_nail]

I'm pretty sure there is an impressive one of him following a water filled track in WA somewhere. Also one in Lakefield and Palmer River from memory. Cuppa can you publish the links?He's got over 300 vids on his yt channel, I've followed it and will take a look through it sometime

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[jack]

He's got over 300 vids on his yt channel, I've followed it and will take a look through it sometime

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300! you must have broken into his private stash. I can only see 44 ;-)

[rusty_nail]

300! you must have broken into his private stash. I can only see 44 ;-)My mistake, is over 300 subscribers haha

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[Cuppa]

BTW .... zero water in the cab from that crossing, so door seals are ok. I did tape up the air vents at the lower rear of the cab though.