Water Crossing Gone Wrong (The Aftermath) 

Sean Pereira really appreciate that Sean thanks.

I have to agree and we all have to learn by experience and the knowledge from others. With water crossings I have to say I haven't walked across every water crossing I driven through and floated away a few times (thankfully without permanent damage) but its always a risk. I like your honesty and comments about the aftermath and wish you all well. I love your vids too, keep it up and tread lightly. g

Appreciate the comment Emmett. Wouldn't be fair to bump it off to someone else, besides, I wouldn't be able to let the triton go even if I had too. thanks again!

Everyone has to learn how to do it themselves- and half the fun is trying it on to see if you can do it!- Ive broken tailshafts, ripped a sump open- its all part of off roading to try your limits, anyone who hasnt broken something offroading hasnt been offroading lol (most of your haters probably havent even driven on a gravel road let alone actual offroading) One point I think should be made is never try the extremes alone, its best to be in a group so if you try it and dont make it, you can get pulled out- or at least dont have to walk home if something goes majorly wrong! Another handy thing to have as well as a snatchup strap is a solid drawbar- I got one I made up out of 2" thickwall pipe, fitted with a massive D couple welded on at one end and a trailer hitch at the other that lives in the tray of the ute, its been used several time for towing out, last one was when a turbo blew when it overheated we suspect on a long hillclimb in low 1st- it blew and the motor shut down- the advantage of a solid drawbar is it makes the towed car less likely to run into you like using a strap, plus its legal here for onroad towing (saving the cost of a towtruck) where as a chain, strap or rope isnt legal to tow onroad anymore

Yes lol its unfortunate that guys like us are practical learners but thats just what it is. As much as it sucks it was a good experience and definitely learnt from it and makes for a good story to tell. Goodluck with the ute I hope theres no long term damage.

Rushabh Shah I definitely agree with the lag of the turbo. It has been noticeable that it comes in later then some other higher end utes (hilux,ranger,Amarok) however in most cases for the same amount of accessories etc your paying minimum $10,000 more for another company. In some cases $15,000. To me that's not worth it over some turbo lag. In term of durability. I've thrashed my triton probably more then anyone has thrashed a car for 20,000ks and I didn't have one problem. I know people that have had gear box problems etc I there hilux,s and rangers only 15000ks in not driving half as hard as I have. Personal opinion, but for me I defiantly wouldn't look past a triton.

most insurances should cover offroad incidents as these are public unsealed roads, unless that was on a private property..

psy06 Check your insurance before you go on a 4x4 adventure. Some will cover any incident off-road while others require it to be a gazetted road. I say that as my 4x4 is getting rebuilt the second time in 18months after an off-road incident. Thanks NRMA

Jonathan Joseph I'm with budget direct and they cover for off road and way cheaper then most

I was with budget direct but they wouldnt cover all my accessories as I have too much ($12,000 worth) or if some thing happened on unamed tracks, or tracks were a normal tow truck could not access. I pay $100 more to have Club 4X4 cover me with much more options. I also have my daughter on her learners and Budget told me that to have her on the policy was going raise my perimium by $1020 per year more and I couldnt remove the age restictions on who drives as a cheaper option, were at Club 4X4 they allowed me to do that.

Benjamin Dollisson really appreciate the comment bud we were both considering looking into 4x4 insurance I'd say it's worth it considering the risks we take haha. Glad you're enjoying the channel thanks again!

Wouldn't go club 4x4 to save my life after past experience

what happened?

Jamie Sonego wouldn't cover my off road recovery as I towed it from the track to a dirt road as it was considered a track, there was no way it was gonna be recovered where it was. And said only covered for first 50km which in there policy states for a sealed road which my car wasn't on wasn't sealed until another 30km or so.

Michael Billings sounds good bud what do you drive ?

Tony yeh it is abit weird how offended some people were by someone's else's stupidity, but hey theres always a bunch of bored people sitting behind a keyboard typing just cause they can. You gotta sorta except it on RU-vid these days. Really appreciate your comment though 👍