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Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 21:58

ejukated

Has anyone used an automatic carwash like Carlovers Laserwash with a snorkel on? Bit worried about water getting sprayed straight down the snorkel.
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AnswerID: 137536   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 22:40

Gerhardp1 replied:

Can't say for sure, as I haven't used one of those washes since putting the snorkel on.

But it should be OK, as none of the jets spray horizontally at the snorkel opening, so the small amount that would splash in would probably be no worse than driving in heavy rain.

I'm also curious as to what others have experienced, as mine needs a good wash at the moment!
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AnswerID: 137537   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 22:41

Member -Dodger replied:

If the engine is not going there should be no trouble as most snorkel systems have a water bleed built in . Also there is usually one on the bottom of the air filter housing.
Imagine the water at 100k through a severe storm, where does it go?
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FollowupID: 391212   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 23:09

Richard Kovac posted:

Hi Dodger

What sort of van are you pulling?
Is it off roader?

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Ricgard
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FollowupID: 391213   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 23:15

Member -Dodger posted:

Richard,
An off road Regal 16ft van & it's been around the block twice as well as cross country.
It's a desert series custom made job.
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FollowupID: 391214   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 23:21

Richard Kovac posted:

Dodger

who makes them I'm in WA and we are looking a getting a van for on the dirt travel

Richard

ps don't tell me Regal, I mean who sells them LOL
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FollowupID: 391215   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 23:31

Member -Dodger posted:

They are made in Melbourne by Opel Caravans.
The agent in WA according to my books is,
AAA Midland Caravans 12/14 Lloyd St. Midland WA 6056
Ph 08 9274 3388.
Ring for a brochure.
Or ring Regal on 03 9308 6688
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FollowupID: 391347   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 22:39

Richard Kovac posted:

Thanks Dodger

I had a look at there web site
Will call and have a look

Richard
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AnswerID: 137542   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 23:12

Martyn (WA) replied:

Ejukated,
I used a Car Lovers car wash several times with no problem with the safari snorkle installed on my GQ. I did have a sock in the inlet that was all, never got any evidence of water in the primary filter casing, well not worth worying about anyway.
Keep the shiny side up

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AnswerID: 137552   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 07:25

GazzaS (VIC) replied:

hi there - a word of caution

we tried once - never got as far as the water. The brush thing got caught in the snorkel and just about ripped the head off. Our snorkel (safari) stands out a fair bit from the car - Prado 90. Had to replace the screen on the snorkel head.

just watch closely as it goes through.
Gadgets
Landcruiser Prado 90
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AnswerID: 137559   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 08:15

ejukated replied:

Thanks, the laserwash doesnt have brushes, just high pressure water from an arm that moves around the car spraying the side and top. From the looks of things it should be ok.
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FollowupID: 391232   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 08:57

Rojac posted:

Wah your car?? That why it rains.
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FollowupID: 391233   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 08:57

Patrol22 (Queanbeyan posted:

Been through the CarLovers Laserwash at least 50 times and have yet to find any mist/water make its way into the air box.
Cheers
Pete
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AnswerID: 137642   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 18:35

the real chopper replied:

never had a problem with laser wash in a variety of snorkelled 4bys
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AnswerID: 137652   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 19:27

babs replied:

Gone through plenty of times not even a drop, oh hang on I don't have a snorkel Lol, Lol
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