RAI

[ososlo]

We have worked our way up the coast from Sydney to Byron through the rain and will continue to work our way north.

One factor I would like to raise with you locals is the suitability of the D3 TDV6 with the factory RAI (non waterproofed) tackling the Cape York river crossings.

I appreciate that it all depends how much water is in the rivers and reading some recent blogs the tracks in the area are in very good condition but how adventurous can you get in the water without threatening the engine?

thanks

Graeme

[jonesfam]

700mm according to the good book.
That is in Off Road height.

[Redback]

We have worked our way up the coast from Sydney to Byron through the rain and will continue to work our way north.

One factor I would like to raise with you locals is the suitability of the D3 TDV6 with the factory RAI (non waterproofed) tackling the Cape York river crossings.

I appreciate that it all depends how much water is in the rivers and reading some recent blogs the tracks in the area are in very good condition but how adventurous can you get in the water without threatening the engine?

thanks

Graeme

You can seal it, maybe take the car to MLR in Brisbane and get it sealed, it doesn't take long and is a simple mod.

Those creeks will be up over 700mm, even over the bonnet height, so be careful!!

Baz.

[bbyer]

Those creeks will be up over 700mm, even over the bonnet height, so be careful!! Baz. It is all in the perspective.
At bonnet depth, we call that a river.

In the winter, we use creeks, rivers, and lakes as roads, but when the ice goes out, generally we leave it to the fish - and there are no crocs, ever!

For you blokes, it is just another damp bush day and maybe not much over 40C.

[Redback]

It is all in the perspective.
At bonnet depth, we call that a river.

In the winter, we use creeks, rivers, and lakes as roads, but when the ice goes out, generally we leave it to the fish - and there are no crocs, ever!

For you blokes, it is just another damp bush day and maybe not much over 40C.


Here you go, this is what to expect doing the OTL to Cape York and why a sealed snorkle and blind if your not quite sure about the crossing.
Preperation is the key.
YouTube - ‪Cape York Water Crossings 4WD Nissan Patrols and Landrover‬‏

Baz.

[CaverD3]

THe RAI does a remarkably good job when moving considering it is not sealed but will kill your engine if you are stopped for long enough.

Snorkels and RAIs are a form of insurance a snorkel gives you better cover than a RAI.