Hurricane is Coming - Help w/DiscoII?
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Overlanding
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Hurricane is Coming - Help w/DiscoII?
Hi,
I am in S. FL. and Hurricane Matthew is bearing down. Are there any last minute things that I can/should do to make sure that my disco (bone stock 03 w/ 04 engine) will be able to make it through very flooded roads without stalling?
All suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!
I am in S. FL. and Hurricane Matthew is bearing down. Are there any last minute things that I can/should do to make sure that my disco (bone stock 03 w/ 04 engine) will be able to make it through very flooded roads without stalling?
All suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!
Camel Trophy
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Check your owner's manual at the very end of the Off-Road Driving section. It gives detailed information for driving in more than 20 inches of water. If it were me I'd probably be okay driving in water up to the bottom of the doors.
But more importantly, how will you know how deep the water is before going into it? And even if you think you know the depth of the water how do you know the the road you know is still there under the water? Just like driving trails, scout the trails before you begin, unless the water is moving and it's unsafe. And don't underestimate the force of moving water.
But more importantly, how will you know how deep the water is before going into it? And even if you think you know the depth of the water how do you know the the road you know is still there under the water? Just like driving trails, scout the trails before you begin, unless the water is moving and it's unsafe. And don't underestimate the force of moving water.
Last edited by mln01; Oct 6, 2016 at 03:34 AM.
a lot of the off-road guys give all the electrical connectors a good dousing of WD-40 before heading for the water...., not fool proof by any means but may be enough extra protection to help out in an emergency. If you havent already, top off all your fluids......and good luck to you !
Check your owner's manual at the very end of the Off-Road Driving section. It gives detailed information for driving in more than 20 inches of water. If it were me I'd probably be okay driving in water up to the bottom of the doors.
But more importantly, how will you know how deep the water is before going into it? And even if you think you know the depth of the water how do you know the the road you know is still there under the water? Just like driving trails, scout the trails before you begin, unless the water is moving and it's unsafe. And don't underestimate the force of moving water.
But more importantly, how will you know how deep the water is before going into it? And even if you think you know the depth of the water how do you know the the road you know is still there under the water? Just like driving trails, scout the trails before you begin, unless the water is moving and it's unsafe. And don't underestimate the force of moving water.
Knowing the road is still under there is also a very big point. If its washed out and there is nothing but a large whole, be prepared to go thru a sunroof.
Dielectric grease works better if you have the time. And replace all fluids after you are done.
Camel Trophy
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Dielectric grease works better if you have the time. And replace all fluids after you are done.
