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bpman



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butt clenching few minutes ...
it's not a land rover but ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC5ld79joIA
Post #276509 25th Oct 2013 7:35am
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Cheshire110



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Hmm.. Wonder whether floating across in a better sealed land cruiser or sinking and driving across in a defender would've worked better? Lol Cheers, David
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blackwolf



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That's why Landrovers are designed to let the water in!

I am quite surprised that he made it across, given that the vehicle appears to be floating completely for a while. I was always taught that when the vehicle floats you immediately open a door or take other steps to flood the inside in order to regain traction.

I find it hard to agree with the comments "very good 4x4 off road driver" and can't help but feel that a genuinely-good driver would have take a different approach.
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Cheshire110



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Exactly... Tbh it was pure luck, he could just as easily have span round the other way and ended up facing the wrong way or floated to the corner. Only luck and a current carried him to the exit point Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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lambert.the.farmer



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brave or stupid, can't quite decide Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
Post #276608 25th Oct 2013 4:02pm
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bpman



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for one reason or another, I bet he had a damp seat though Shocked
Post #276669 25th Oct 2013 6:25pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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Whilst it took some skill to recover from when the back end started to float, it was definitely more luck than judgement that he was able to complete the crossing. A really good 4x4 driver wouldn't have got into that situation in the first place. Darren

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Post #276677 25th Oct 2013 6:47pm
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Scott90



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As per previous comments if he had a bit more sense he would have a defender and yes it would have sunk to gain traction and he would have been through in a matter of seconds, I've been through deeper with no probs.
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Lou Sparts



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I bet his @rs£ was twitching like a rabbits nose !!! 2005 Td5 90 XS

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Scott90



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Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
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