Deep water crossing preparation

[brucetheshark1 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close brucetheshark1]

Well I duct taped up the door drain holes and started shallow and got deeper. I was there with an expert. I also put a tape marker on the door at the Toyota handbook recommended max height which I think was 70 cm. I also have a 2 inch lift in. I got to the level marked on the door and while it felt really deep it probably wasn't too bad. There wasn't a drop of water inside just a little sprayed onto the inside of the bonnet but nothing concerning.
In the sand to drive out of an on purpose bogging I had to go down to 12 psi and then drove around pretty comfortably.
Thanks again prado pointers for your assistance.

[Fronty Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fronty]

I assume you've all seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dYz0Jy3Kgo

[derek11 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close derek11]

I assume you've all seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dYz0Jy3Kgo

yep a few times, but not anymore, i see its getting close to 100000 views
Famous for the wrong thing LOL

Cheers Derek

[barajak Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barajak]

Use duct tape rather than electrical tape. Has much better adhesion in the wet and is more wider than elec tape. Look at the rubber bungs all over the floor pan, especially if you have a towbar wiring harness fitted. There are so many things to look for and seal. Pick a point that looks suspect and have a beer.

Pay attention to what drop bear has said. Use the duct tape to tape up your doors on the outside including the back door. Climb into the vehicle through your open window. I would suggest buying an 80 series for the trip and save the Prado.

[Flea LeCrowds Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Flea LeCrowds]

Pay attention to what drop bear has said. Use the duct tape to tape up your doors on the outside including the back door. Climb into the vehicle through your open window. I would suggest buying an 80 series for the trip and save the Prado.

Now that's good advice!

[smakb Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close smakb]

I love this video and this info. It makes the whole family laugh.

[outback7 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close outback7]

I spent way to much money on my rig to drown it in a water crossing that i hadn't walked through first. If I was in doubt I just wouldn't do it. It wouldn't matter if its a 80 series or the like, I have learnt this over many years a 4WD cannot do everything.

[Heath74 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Heath74]

If its that deep that you need to tape up the doors.... Must be something pretty good on the other side.