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Rivian_Hugh_III
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Wow! Don’t they say that if you’re in a flood you shouldn’t drive in more than 6 inches of water because you’ll lose traction and be swept away? Would that apply to the Rivian?
EDT: I found this
https://www.weather.gov/tsa/hydro_tadd
Apparently 6 inches of water will topple someone walking. It will also reach the bottom of many cars and cause stalling. Then it says 1 foot of water can float many cars and 2 feet will float many SUVS.
EDT: I found this
https://www.weather.gov/tsa/hydro_tadd
Apparently 6 inches of water will topple someone walking. It will also reach the bottom of many cars and cause stalling. Then it says 1 foot of water can float many cars and 2 feet will float many SUVS.
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NorthernOak
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The truck's wading depth is 3ft. They did say once they started to go over that number the vehicle would start to float. My guess though is that 3ft depth is in standing water or very little current.
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Unless you know the depth of the water beforehand, you are taking a risk.
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Not only depth but potential for hidden obstacles and, especially with flood waters, rushing currents that can sweep a vehicle away.
In this video though, it appears they may be at a well traveled crossing.
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The other reason for telling people to avoid driving into flood waters is that you don't know what's below the surface. You don't know how deep the water is, you don't know what debris is under the water. If someone gets stuck, and then gets out of their vehicle, then the situation can get really dangerous.
Driving through streams and water while off roading does have risks, but this is where spotters and checking depth in advance is helpful. Also with an ICE vehicle you need to know where the vehicle's air intakes are located. If they're low, you'll suck in water and stall the vehicle.
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Very impressive, wouldn't try it if I didn't know what was under there.
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guernsej
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Different advice for different situations - for normal driving conditions, don't drive through flooded sections of road unless you're absolutely confident it's sufficiently shallow, there's no obstructions, and there's no current.
Off-road, come up with a plan to avoid drowning and then send it. Also, keep some money set aside for a new vehicle.
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Serious advice though if you're testing your wading depth off-road - stick to well traveled crossings, don't cross a strong current if you can avoid it, go super slow, and back out if you get too deep or hit an obstacle.
If you have to cross a strong current, avoid deep water (anything that'll touch the cab) and cross at an angle if possible. Leave your windows open and consider leaving your seatbelt off for quick egress if things go tits up. If it's deep/strong enough that it starts pushing the vehicle around, try squaring up into the water to reduce your cross section and get ready for a ride. Always remember, water doesn't fuck around so calculate your risks before doing anything stupid.
If you have to cross a strong current, avoid deep water (anything that'll touch the cab) and cross at an angle if possible. Leave your windows open and consider leaving your seatbelt off for quick egress if things go tits up. If it's deep/strong enough that it starts pushing the vehicle around, try squaring up into the water to reduce your cross section and get ready for a ride. Always remember, water doesn't fuck around so calculate your risks before doing anything stupid.
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It's not just a matter of water depth, but water movement. Water with more water flowing behind it is very heavy and even at a slow pace, with only 6 inches at your ankles, the force of the movement can easily take you off your feet.
If the 6 inches is standing water, there's absolutely no reason to ever fear it, flood waters or not, with the exception of any hidden obstructions, like lego bricks
If the 6 inches is standing water, there's absolutely no reason to ever fear it, flood waters or not, with the exception of any hidden obstructions, like lego bricks
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The movement of the water matters. If it’s still it’s only relevent if it can float your vehicle. In my Jeep, I’ve crossed 3’ of water with no issues.
It’s less than 2’
Solid advice. I’ve done a lot of water fording but I know the places I’m going. I’ve even gone through some rushing creeks, but in those cases, the water is never up to the body of my Jeep.
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