Thanks for all the advice & subscribe - makes me more confident next time! - Found out how I drove to the Arctic Ocean without a spare - Surviving the Arctic ruclips.net/video/ZWblrmxYEs4/видео.html
Drop the tire pressure a little bit. Once wheel is spinning no point in hammering it, you just dig in more. Does you car have floor mats? You could those to get some grip under the wheels.. might mess them up in the process though
Great to see you doing videos from my continent too. In 2010 when I drove from Sweden to Turkey I spent a good time before traveling to read about the regulations in different countries. There are so many different rules what to have in the car, the road toll system and so on....as you now know. Sadly it costed you a good amount of money to learn the lesson. But I was glad I did the "school work" before starting the journey. Guess it saved me a lot of money to not put my feet in all sink holes possible regarding legislation and rules. Another thing good to know is that not all European countries have the same rules when driving in a roundabout.. Here in Sweden the ones already in the cirkulation drives first, but in some countries it's all cars entering that drives first... that is really helpful to know.. otherwise crashes will happen.
I suggest you put on the winter tyres. If you want to do any "off roading" or mud driving. Or at least a tyre sock. No other gear, I would try to find gravel or sand, anyway I would use the correct tyres for the conditions in the first place. On 15.11 you are obliged to use winter tyres in Slovenia as well as Croatia.
@@EverydaySandro Winters can get nasty and poor road conditions due to snow, ice and water and also mud are best suited with proper winter tyres. But you know that by now, right.😊 Regarding vignette, on every border crossing you have signs with what is needed on the road in next country. You can stop on a gas station, before crossing the border and they can be helpful regarding vignettes, they sell them for neighbouring countries, as well as they will tell you what to expect regarding many things in another country. Any 4x4 system works as good as the tyres on the car. Good luck. If you need anything else, replay back.
I think for me if I didn’t have anything I’d rely on nature. Anything like more sticks or leaves that get it out of the slick mud that keeps making your rental tires spin. Next time for travelling maybe those collapsible traction boards. Not the best but better than none and also carrying full size Maxtrax.
You should have jack in your trunk. Raise one wheel and put under it branches along the way. Do the same with other wheels. This can let you go even if bottom of a car lays completely on sand/dirt. When you are trying to move, go a little bit back, hold brakes, switch to D, release breaks and instantly add some throttle, but just a little bit. The key is to have and keep momentum. When car has momentum, it can pass even through very slippery regions.
I think it's an underrated feature that doesn't get enough use, but maybe have a plan B too😉 your comment put a smile on my face…I never looked at the situation like that
Bro, that was pretty stressfull situation right there... some grippier tyres would have gotten you unstuck, like the ones you have on big Beluga. When taking on some more challenging off-road paths, the airsuspension is a must have. I guess you will be back in Beluga pretty soon... ;-)
Have you traveled the east coast of the United States yet? I'm in North Carolina after traveling as far south as Key West Florida and going all the way to Canada. I was going to go to Newfoundland but it's taking too long and I'm not sure that the Artic Circle in the winter will be enjoyable so I'll go out west before returning in the spring or summer. If you've traveled here already in curious if you have any ideas for places that I shouldn't miss. My brother lives in Wilmington so I'll stay here for a couple of weeks. I think I'll head to the mountains of North Carolina and then head to D.C. I'm not sure if I'll go back to mainly traveling the coast or maybe a drive along the Appalachian trail is better.
Sorry that I had to laugh a little bit about the statement about the EU and same rules... EU are different countries! And even the US does have different rules and laws from state to state too! If you visiting a country, make sure you inform yourself just about the basics "gotchas" before.
Thanks for all the advice & subscribe - makes me more confident next time! - Found out how I drove to the Arctic Ocean without a spare - Surviving the Arctic
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Drop the tire pressure a little bit. Once wheel is spinning no point in hammering it, you just dig in more. Does you car have floor mats? You could those to get some grip under the wheels.. might mess them up in the process though
Great advice, I was super close to doing both those things!
Great to see you doing videos from my continent too. In 2010 when I drove from Sweden to Turkey I spent a good time before traveling to read about the regulations in different countries. There are so many different rules what to have in the car, the road toll system and so on....as you now know. Sadly it costed you a good amount of money to learn the lesson. But I was glad I did the "school work" before starting the journey. Guess it saved me a lot of money to not put my feet in all sink holes possible regarding legislation and rules. Another thing good to know is that not all European countries have the same rules when driving in a roundabout.. Here in Sweden the ones already in the cirkulation drives first, but in some countries it's all cars entering that drives first... that is really helpful to know.. otherwise crashes will happen.
@@mrexcet thanks for sharing this too! Agreed, this was a beta test to get comfortable with the unfamiliar
@ I’m sure next time you will do really good. You are a very experienced traveler 👍🏼
I suggest you put on the winter tyres. If you want to do any "off roading" or mud driving. Or at least a tyre sock. No other gear, I would try to find gravel or sand, anyway I would use the correct tyres for the conditions in the first place. On 15.11 you are obliged to use winter tyres in Slovenia as well as Croatia.
Any additional traction would help! You are right :)
@@EverydaySandro Winters can get nasty and poor road conditions due to snow, ice and water and also mud are best suited with proper winter tyres. But you know that by now, right.😊 Regarding vignette, on every border crossing you have signs with what is needed on the road in next country. You can stop on a gas station, before crossing the border and they can be helpful regarding vignettes, they sell them for neighbouring countries, as well as they will tell you what to expect regarding many things in another country. Any 4x4 system works as good as the tyres on the car. Good luck. If you need anything else, replay back.
I think for me if I didn’t have anything I’d rely on nature. Anything like more sticks or leaves that get it out of the slick mud that keeps making your rental tires spin. Next time for travelling maybe those collapsible traction boards. Not the best but better than none and also carrying full size Maxtrax.
I agree, those traction boards are a lifesaver. I do have those in my regular setup, definitely need something like that for trips like this
I would go for some more traction, sand/gravel from the road, stones from river side maybe?
Thank you! All this truly helps!
towels and rocks.
Next time for sure! Branches was the best I had :/
Such a survivor you are 😊
Baby Beluga did all the work, I just got her stuck…
You should have jack in your trunk. Raise one wheel and put under it branches along the way. Do the same with other wheels. This can let you go even if bottom of a car lays completely on sand/dirt. When you are trying to move, go a little bit back, hold brakes, switch to D, release breaks and instantly add some throttle, but just a little bit. The key is to have and keep momentum. When car has momentum, it can pass even through very slippery regions.
This is some great in-depth advice, thanks mate!
sheeesh bro be careful out there!
This is awesome bro. Always wondered what it would be like to actually use this feature with my Tesla.
I think it's an underrated feature that doesn't get enough use, but maybe have a plan B too😉 your comment put a smile on my face…I never looked at the situation like that
Bro, that was pretty stressfull situation right there... some grippier tyres would have gotten you unstuck, like the ones you have on big Beluga. When taking on some more challenging off-road paths, the airsuspension is a must have. I guess you will be back in Beluga pretty soon... ;-)
Tell me about it…for sure! Thanks for watching
For the Czech Republic at least, it's free for EVs, as long as you have registered with the ministry beforehand
YUP, learned that too, but for foreigners it’s a whole process
@@EverydaySandro that's true! Drive safe (:
Hey! Just "smarta**" question. Why you didn't go forward down the more flat road to get out of the mud on grass and then try to go backwards?
I think I wouldn’t had even come back up tbh. It was sooo muddy, I might have washed into the river at that point
Have you traveled the east coast of the United States yet? I'm in North Carolina after traveling as far south as Key West Florida and going all the way to Canada. I was going to go to Newfoundland but it's taking too long and I'm not sure that the Artic Circle in the winter will be enjoyable so I'll go out west before returning in the spring or summer. If you've traveled here already in curious if you have any ideas for places that I shouldn't miss. My brother lives in Wilmington so I'll stay here for a couple of weeks. I think I'll head to the mountains of North Carolina and then head to D.C. I'm not sure if I'll go back to mainly traveling the coast or maybe a drive along the Appalachian trail is better.
So difficult to give recommendations tbh, but taking the road less traveled (not toll roads) you will come across great little gems
Bro I’m in Poland with my Tesla but traveling to Cyprus for vacation where are you off too next
Espana right now :)
Hi! How were u able to take your Tesla to another country?
This is a rental home from @MisterGreen EU - baby Beluga
Did you wonder how the model x would have fared on that same road even if stock tires
I think would have struggled too cause the mud is thick. But I have recovery boards and an air compressor, so I would have aired down :)
daam that would have sucked if you ran outta charge after all that
Bro don’t even joke about that :)
1) Tesla in the mud ? Are you OK?
2) Camping in Tesla? Are you OK?
I think so😉⛺️
Sorry that I had to laugh a little bit about the statement about the EU and same rules... EU are different countries! And even the US does have different rules and laws from state to state too! If you visiting a country, make sure you inform yourself just about the basics "gotchas" before.
Just made a massive assumption for sure. I have to stop winging roadlife and prepare a bit better right?😉