Anyone get vehicle with snorkel????
#23
03-06-2021, 02:16 AM
hahahaha can’t argue with the numbers... I’m forced to agree.
That said, if they did offer the winch (and maybe even a proper steel bumper) over here, I’d bet good money the sales numbers would far exceed whatever they’re doing on those parts in AU and SA. Shoot, even the proper recovery points (the hoop style that comes standard on the X) are sold out and back-ordered, due to people wanting to spec their non-X models with them. There is a very, very strong US market for usable off-road kit that LR is ignoring, and it’s costing them money. It’s not like they need to even develop anything... They just need to make the parts/options that they already sell available here.
I’m not even sure how AU and SA alone are supporting the R&D, fabrication, and necessary installation training hours of these parts. Take AU... my wife is from there. There’s this mythos of crocodile hunters or whatever, but that’s all up north. Way north. Where very few people live. Most people live in the cities and drive sub-compact cars, or utes out in the suburbs. The United States has a vastly larger market of people who need usable off-road rigs due to their daily driving conditions. It’s frankly silly for Land Rover (and while I’m at it, I’ll call out Toyota too) to focus on AU while ignoring the US market. It costs them money... Not just in total sales, but in all the cost wrapped up in bringing these parts to market for only a few people to buy.
That said, if they did offer the winch (and maybe even a proper steel bumper) over here, I’d bet good money the sales numbers would far exceed whatever they’re doing on those parts in AU and SA. Shoot, even the proper recovery points (the hoop style that comes standard on the X) are sold out and back-ordered, due to people wanting to spec their non-X models with them. There is a very, very strong US market for usable off-road kit that LR is ignoring, and it’s costing them money. It’s not like they need to even develop anything... They just need to make the parts/options that they already sell available here.
I’m not even sure how AU and SA alone are supporting the R&D, fabrication, and necessary installation training hours of these parts. Take AU... my wife is from there. There’s this mythos of crocodile hunters or whatever, but that’s all up north. Way north. Where very few people live. Most people live in the cities and drive sub-compact cars, or utes out in the suburbs. The United States has a vastly larger market of people who need usable off-road rigs due to their daily driving conditions. It’s frankly silly for Land Rover (and while I’m at it, I’ll call out Toyota too) to focus on AU while ignoring the US market. It costs them money... Not just in total sales, but in all the cost wrapped up in bringing these parts to market for only a few people to buy.
#24
03-06-2021, 12:22 PM
Three Wheeling
Is it?! Maybe I’m a horse’s *** then... I read something on the winch, and unless I misread, I was pretty sure it stated that the winch was a SA and AU thing only. I’d be very, very happy to be wrong. Gonna check with my dealership’s parts dept... thanks!
#25
03-06-2021, 01:53 PM
And FYI, my roof rack makes much more noise than the snorkle ever has.
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#26
03-06-2021, 03:39 PM
^ Agreed - I am doing the same thing. On the mailing list for Frontrunner's rack availability (the one with OEM rails) and considering that or the OEM Expedition rack. I like the extra length and overall look of the factory/OEM rack but twice as much price wise and with no idea when they will be in-stock again its hard to commit. i don't like the Voyager rack design so that's out plus don't think they are in-stock either. Maybe I'll build one with the t-slot bars - I'd like it to taper like the OEM rack to conform to the body lines but could live with a rectangular one like FR's rack.
After my experience yesterday, I might suggest everyone avoid the snorkel unless you absolutely find it necessary.
I was driving down a 40mph 4 lane road when all of a sudden a thump and a bang and all I see in my side view mirror is a big piece of plastic bouncing off other cars and onto the road. The snorkel had decided to eject itself.
When I picked up the truck, I made sure to check the fittment of the snorkel and it was tight then. Somehow in the past month and a half it had managed to disloge itself. I've asked my dealer for a refund and to replace the A-pillar cap. I just dont trust it wont come flying off again.
I was driving down a 40mph 4 lane road when all of a sudden a thump and a bang and all I see in my side view mirror is a big piece of plastic bouncing off other cars and onto the road. The snorkel had decided to eject itself.
When I picked up the truck, I made sure to check the fittment of the snorkel and it was tight then. Somehow in the past month and a half it had managed to disloge itself. I've asked my dealer for a refund and to replace the A-pillar cap. I just dont trust it wont come flying off again.
Intake is clean and free of road dust from construction!😂
#27
03-06-2021, 04:56 PM
my intake is clean after 5500 miles and no snorkel. I can safely say there is less noise too. The absence of dust in your intake does not necessarily equate to the presence of dust without that accessory. On my opinion Land Rover failed when they crested this accessory without increasing wade depth.
#28
03-06-2021, 07:58 PM
my intake is clean after 5500 miles and no snorkel. I can safely say there is less noise too. The absence of dust in your intake does not necessarily equate to the presence of dust without that accessory. On my opinion Land Rover failed when they crested this accessory without increasing wade depth.
#29
03-06-2021, 09:20 PM
Originally Posted by SmokinV10
my intake is clean after 5500 miles and no snorkel. I can safely say there is less noise too. The absence of dust in your intake does not necessarily equate to the presence of dust without that accessory. On my opinion Land Rover failed when they crested this accessory without increasing wade depth.
#30
03-06-2021, 09:59 PM
my intake is clean after 5500 miles and no snorkel. I can safely say there is less noise too. The absence of dust in your intake does not necessarily equate to the presence of dust without that accessory. On my opinion Land Rover failed when they crested this accessory without increasing wade depth.