"Re the D22 I really like them because they are high and light with plenty of grunt (for me) not keen on common rail but still not as much bs as the other 4wd's on the market, got three here and making two selling one and all the best/wanted bits on the keeper project, even got a spare set of muddies for hunting and AT's for the rest."
Not sure what type of country you intend going to, but if you're going to encounter any steep or wheel lifting terrain, a simple auto lokka on the front makes a difference you that wouldn't believe.
"Seen an awful lot of wrecked vehicles over our travels and most just plain silly mistakes, when we went up the Cape I found the best entertainment was to get to a crossing early and set up camp, then sit back with a beer and watch the fun, bit like a boat ramp only better they tell me it should be nearly all bitumen now? Cooktown was still dirt then."
The best way with water crossings is to forget what anyone else does, if you don't feel entirely confident (especially at a crossing you are unfamiliar with) then don't attempt it. No harm in that.
This is how easy it can happen. This fella was very experienced and leading a group of 4wders. The creek is one you would look at and wonder how anyone could have trouble with it. Though the exit was deeply rutted (not obvious as mostly underwater) and difficult, and being a narrow creek resulted in very strong current. The old rule of "if you can't walk it, don't drive it" might have helped there. Having a petrol engine that stalled and not planning with the group what to do if something goes wrong probably didn't help either it seems.
Not sure what type of country you intend going to, but if you're going to encounter any steep or wheel lifting terrain, a simple auto lokka on the front makes a difference you that wouldn't believe.
"Seen an awful lot of wrecked vehicles over our travels and most just plain silly mistakes, when we went up the Cape I found the best entertainment was to get to a crossing early and set up camp, then sit back with a beer and watch the fun, bit like a boat ramp only better they tell me it should be nearly all bitumen now? Cooktown was still dirt then."
The best way with water crossings is to forget what anyone else does, if you don't feel entirely confident (especially at a crossing you are unfamiliar with) then don't attempt it. No harm in that.
This is how easy it can happen. This fella was very experienced and leading a group of 4wders. The creek is one you would look at and wonder how anyone could have trouble with it. Though the exit was deeply rutted (not obvious as mostly underwater) and difficult, and being a narrow creek resulted in very strong current. The old rule of "if you can't walk it, don't drive it" might have helped there. Having a petrol engine that stalled and not planning with the group what to do if something goes wrong probably didn't help either it seems.
