The only thing to add to this is to ensure you spot the exit to the water crossing before you enter the water. Not all exits are visible from the entry point.
IMO you can't get enough of these videos if you're interested in safe 4x4 off road driver. Just when you think you know it all, that's when you're likely to come a cropper. But for some of us that aren't out there every week learning and practicing, nothing quite beats a video like this for those 'light globe' moments.
Mad Matt, I love your videos. Been 4x4ing now for a few years. Mainly on the sand. I live in California and we have an awesome beach and dunes to drive and play on. Even across continents, your tips are great reminders and very helpful. Keep up the good work.
Most don't wait. I have diff breathers fitted but still stop for 15 or so to cool like the first river crossing at Bendethera. Look fwd see the new rig. I'll do a vid with u when it's ready....wife's building up a JKU for these type of tracks.
love this easy peasy instructions. my plan was to cross a river, but i did not do it. first it was a step down slope, to about up to the hood and air intake. i did then walk in to about 1 meter of depth. i realize then it was a to large angle, going up on the other side. that my trailer hook would get caught due to overhang of the rear. so i backed up, abandoned the idea of i could cross the stream safely.
When we go through deep rivers over here in Colorado we often will hook a kenetic rope from one Jeep to the one that’s making the crossing, more than one time that has allowed us to stop a Jeep from being taken away by fast moving water.
Yeah but more often than not people don’t do it. The biggest mistake we see is people just don’t do enough checking the depth before they attempt to cross. They just go for it.
Love the "How To" videos. Good stuff. I don't have the guts to try any of it but still like watching. On the next videos throw something in about how to find gasoline in a post apocalyptic world.
In Cost Rica, I learned that some people drive their cars through deep water crossings backwards in reverse! It apparently creates enough of a bow-wave at the rear of the car to keep all the electrics and air intakes "safe"...
Hi R6IXY, basically you can use the starter motor as a small engine to drive a manual 4wd. What you do is engage 1st gear low range, clutch out and then turn the key to start and the 4wd will move forward provided it's not bogged. Very effective if you drive a petrol vehicle and the ignition system gets wet and the motor won't start.
MadMatt4WD Oh righto. I think I've accidentally done this when I forget to put the clutch in and I try to start the car, and the car lurches forward. Very handy tip indeed!
Hey matt, you forgot one thing.....let the diffs and brakes cool off a bit before hittin the water. When are you gunna do a video punchin the old girl up Dustys, Mt Walker, or Jackass Hill???
69rollarok your dead right about the diffs etc but in reality it's better to fit diff breathers in my opinion because I doubt any of us are going to sit for an hour while they cool down unless it's Nolans Brook :) I'm going easy on the hard trails while I set up the new truck with barwork. But yes they are amongst the tracks we would like to show. Cheers for your comments.
40 PSI??? good lord man, that is nuts. on the street i run 25 to 30. too high and my rubbers wear out in the middle. the tread wont even make full road contact. what do you guys normally do?
Correct it's not a video about how to best prep a vehicle for a water crossing but rathe how to do a water crossing. You can do a crossing without diff breathers. Many vehicles have a basic system in place that works well enough unless you stop in the water.
Mad Matt, I love your videos. Been 4x4ing now for a few years. Mainly on the sand. I live in California and we have an awesome beach and dunes to drive and play on. Even across continents, your tips are great reminders and very helpful. Keep up the good work.
+MadMatt4WD I would love to wheel with you here in California at the Oceano Dunes. Feel free to visit when you get the chance. If I'm ever in your neck of the woods, I would love to wheel with you and your buddies
Mate you're on come visit and I'll take you out wheeling for sure. Send some video of your trips and I'll post it to the MadMatt facebook page. madmatt@madmatt4wd.com.au
oh those red undies....."MY EYES!!!" hahaha good vid matt
The only thing to add to this is to ensure you spot the exit to the water crossing before you enter the water. Not all exits are visible from the entry point.
Yes
Thanks MAD Matt and Wife,
Get camera footage 👍🚘👍
IMO you can't get enough of these videos if you're interested in safe 4x4 off road driver. Just when you think you know it all, that's when you're likely to come a cropper.
But for some of us that aren't out there every week learning and practicing, nothing quite beats a video like this for those 'light globe' moments.
Thanks Bill,
Mad Matt, I love your videos. Been 4x4ing now for a few years. Mainly on the sand. I live in California and we have an awesome beach and dunes to drive and play on. Even across continents, your tips are great reminders and very helpful. Keep up the good work.
Great point about the bow wave lowering the water level behind it! I hadn't thought about that before
It works very well.
Well done Paula & great info Matt - key info clear & concise.
Most don't wait. I have diff breathers fitted but still stop for 15 or so to cool like the first river crossing at Bendethera.
Look fwd see the new rig. I'll do a vid with u when it's ready....wife's building up a JKU for these type of tracks.
Thanks, Matt. God bless you and yours.
Thank you kindly
love this easy peasy instructions. my plan was to cross a river, but i did not do it. first it was a step down slope, to about up to the hood and air intake. i did then walk in to about 1 meter of depth. i realize then it was a to large angle, going up on the other side. that my trailer hook would get caught due to overhang of the rear. so i backed up, abandoned the idea of i could cross the stream safely.
Well done. I’d say you saved yourself a lot of pain and work.
Onya mad Matt! Well covered! Bonus points for getting down to ya undies and hoofing it across the river. Looked cold!
Gotta watch your diff fluid if you do this regularly....great vid!
Yes. I also run the diff breather into the engine bay.
Thanks mate!
Excellent.
great info Matt, thanks--Rolly
When we go through deep rivers over here in Colorado we often will hook a kenetic rope from one Jeep to the one that’s making the crossing, more than one time that has allowed us to stop a Jeep from being taken away by fast moving water.
And I've seen some of the rivers you guys drive. I would think that technique would be essential.
Yeah but more often than not people don’t do it. The biggest mistake we see is people just don’t do enough checking the depth before they attempt to cross. They just go for it.
Love the "How To" videos. Good stuff. I don't have the guts to try any of it but still like watching. On the next videos throw something in about how to find gasoline in a post apocalyptic world.
In Cost Rica, I learned that some people drive their cars through deep water crossings backwards in reverse! It apparently creates enough of a bow-wave at the rear of the car to keep all the electrics and air intakes "safe"...
Yeah ok, I'm not sure I'd do that but I can see the thinking behind it.
Sounds like a good way to hyrdolock your engine from the back
Found your channel today.. im hooked,
:) The red undies did it for ya ay?
Lets hope not 😂
@@aussieoffroader1974 :)
Great upload, Thanks. Any chance on doing another beach driving video showing all the tips and tricks one needs for negotiating sand?
Painkiller I sure we'll do more at some stage. i presume You have seen the sand driving ones already?
MadMatt4WD Yeah mate. Keep them coming.
Thanks
Cool vid. Can you please explain what you mean by using the starter motor to drive the vehicle when the engine dies? Thanks in advance
Hi R6IXY, basically you can use the starter motor as a small engine to drive a manual 4wd. What you do is engage 1st gear low range, clutch out and then turn the key to start and the 4wd will move forward provided it's not bogged. Very effective if you drive a petrol vehicle and the ignition system gets wet and the motor won't start.
MadMatt4WD Oh righto. I think I've accidentally done this when I forget to put the clutch in and I try to start the car, and the car lurches forward. Very handy tip indeed!
Great Advice....👍👍
Thank you ❤️
My pleasure.
Nice grundies, Matt.
You like red. :)
Definitely wasn't ready for :40
LOL
Typical Aussie 😂
Informative nice
Thanks
Hey Matt, quick question, where exactly do you spray the engine with crc?
Everywhere! But mostly all the electric connections and plug leads.
Hey matt, you forgot one thing.....let the diffs and brakes cool off a bit before hittin the water.
When are you gunna do a video punchin the old girl up Dustys, Mt Walker, or Jackass Hill???
69rollarok your dead right about the diffs etc but in reality it's better to fit diff breathers in my opinion because I doubt any of us are going to sit for an hour while they cool down unless it's Nolans Brook :) I'm going easy on the hard trails while I set up the new truck with barwork. But yes they are amongst the tracks we would like to show. Cheers for your comments.
good stuff
Thanks :)
40 PSI??? good lord man, that is nuts. on the street i run 25 to 30. too high and my rubbers wear out in the middle. the tread wont even make full road contact. what do you guys normally do?
I’ve since dropped to 36psi. It’s a heavy 4wd though.
@@MadMatt4WD oh yeah i forgot on that. more weight/cargo need to increase air pressure. my foot seems to taste like chicken this week lmao
😂
No mention of diff or transfer case breathers?
Correct it's not a video about how to best prep a vehicle for a water crossing but rathe how to do a water crossing. You can do a crossing without diff breathers. Many vehicles have a basic system in place that works well enough unless you stop in the water.
Is there a way to check the depth of the water without actually getting in there?
What and have no fun
What spray is that?
Wd40
arent you supposed to check for crocs by swimming naked in the water?
I wouldn’t want my Dingle dangle to get bitten.
Nice jocks 😂
Lol
flying car would be useful
Owning a pair of red tighties is super sus
😂
0:39 Unfortunately - when the Zombies come you won't have time to do this. :-(
Good point. I didn’t consider that
@@MadMatt4WD 😂😂😂
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Your wife did a great job however, please keep in mind, videoing is not a real word
Yes it is - Collins dictionary.
Role no - 01 : Buy a Toyota 4×4
LOL Yes yes yes
What a clown! That "river" is 6 inches deep. 😂😂😂😂😂
I didn’t want to get the balls wet just for you.
Mad Matt, I love your videos. Been 4x4ing now for a few years. Mainly on the sand. I live in California and we have an awesome beach and dunes to drive and play on. Even across continents, your tips are great reminders and very helpful. Keep up the good work.
Hi Joe, Thanks for the encouragement and one day i want to wheel the US.
+MadMatt4WD I would love to wheel with you here in California at the Oceano Dunes. Feel free to visit when you get the chance. If I'm ever in your neck of the woods, I would love to wheel with you and your buddies
Mate you're on come visit and I'll take you out wheeling for sure. Send some video of your trips and I'll post it to the MadMatt facebook page.
madmatt@madmatt4wd.com.au
oh those red undies....."MY EYES!!!" hahaha good vid matt