Thread: Snorkel Options for D4. Pros & Cons

Originally Posted by Stornoway SA

I went the Duckworth option for my RAI for my D4 - 265pounds and arrived Adelaide within 7 days.

can you post up the fitting instructions for the rai. I found the instructions for the safari a little while ago and it looked like a bit of a job with cutting of the inner guard. cany find them now

Hi All,
One very important change for the D4 RAI is that the tube linking the RAI to the airbox is included (replacing the perforated one supplied for the D3).

For those with a D3, I believe this part can be retrofitted without problems.

HTH,
Peter

Thanks bud!

Originally Posted by Bushwanderer

Hi All,
One very important change for the D4 RAI is that the tube linking the RAI to the airbox is included (replacing the perforated one supplied for the D3).

For those with a D3, I believe this part can be retrofitted without problems.

HTH,
Peter

2 Questions,

1. Does this mean that that the RAI is now water proof ? or as water proof as the Safari option ?

2. anyone got any comments/feedback on the noise factor of having an snorkel. Does it greatly increase the wind noise? . Is there a difference between a Safari and an RAI ? (Assuming there is someone who has driven a D3 or D4 with one of the other.)

Sorry for all the questions.

Regards,

George

I'm considering an RAI for my D3 as well and would also be interested in any replies re the noise level with one fitted....thanks.

Originally Posted by DiscoWeb

2 Questions,

1. Does this mean that that the RAI is now water proof ? or as water proof as the Safari option ?

2. anyone got any comments/feedback on the noise factor of having an snorkel. Does it greatly increase the wind noise? . Is there a difference between a Safari and an RAI ? (Assuming there is someone who has driven a D3 or D4 with one of the other.)

Sorry for all the questions.

Regards,

George

Hi George,

1. No! There is no connection that is sealed the whole way through, hence why LR do not call it a "Snorkel" It IS a raised air intake.

2. I have driven a couple with the RAI, Some make noise & others dont, It also depends on the wind on the day. This can cause some wind noise also.
I dont really notice it too much if at all.

Maybe ask someone on here who has one, can you go for a drive with them!

Cheers.

After fitting my RAI I noticed no difference in noise at all. After removing the roof rack last week I have noticed a very small amount of wind noise but only occasionally. Maybe due to crosswinds? Either way not enough noise to be concerned about
Regards,
Tote

Originally Posted by sniegy

Hi George,

1. No! There is no connection that is sealed the whole way through, hence why LR do not call it a "Snorkel" It IS a raised air intake.

2. I have driven a couple with the RAI, Some make noise & others dont, It also depends on the wind on the day. This can cause some wind noise also.
I dont really notice it too much if at all.

Maybe ask someone on here who has one, can you go for a drive with them!

Cheers.

Sniegy,

Understand that no one in their right mind, and particularly LR is going to say their snorkel/RAI is "waterproof" for a range of reasons, however does the new and improved RAI effectively increase the wading depth of the D3 or D4, because I understand that the previous one did not.

Whilst I have absolutely no intention of turning my D3 into a submarine it would be good to know that if you chose the LR "RAI" it did improve the wading depth which is what I understand the Safari "snorkel" does.

Regards,

George