Watercrossing in the Ozarks

Posted by 79shov666@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 12 comments

I hit the only large rock, don’t pay attention to that. 😆

F’n around with drone. Pretty fun.

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Lawdoc1@reddit

Did you walk it ahead of time? (Not judging, just curious.)

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ScourgeWisdom@reddit

I have the same question for the more experienced folks here.....do you use a spotter or walk the stream first? What do you consider too deep or current too swift?

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Lawdoc1@reddit

Just from my experience, always walk it first. If you have a spotter, use them as well.

But for me, walking is an absolute minimum.

As for depth, it depends on a your vehicle and its tolerances/clearances, etc...

My understanding is that for most heavier vehicles (Trucks, larger SUVs), 18-24 inches (usually anything even with/over axle height) fast moving water can carry the vehicle away.

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FunkyFLMan@reddit

You also start to get into electronics at that point. Sensors, etc. they don't like that too much.

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Lawdoc1@reddit

Yeah, there are all sorts of problems when you go deeper than the axles. Certainly for most vehicles.

I could have gone into speed of the crossing regarding fan disturbance and many other factors, depth for engine intake, etc..., but just keeping it at or below the axle keeps those from becoming an issue.

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