Don't go through water too slow
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 23:08
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Jimbo
After three days of trying to dry the carpet and underfelt in the Jerry, I'm here to say keep your momentum up when going through water.
I went too slow, got stuck, got wet, good learning experience.
I won't make that mistake again.
I'm learning every day. Just learnt a lesson a little hard this time.
At least I did no significant damage.
Cheers,
Jim.
Reply By: Member Eric - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 23:47
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 23:47
Slower in is much better than fast . Once I went through a simple crossing to quickly and my tyre hit a submerged
rock or tree and the steering wheel almost broke my thumb . The mistake you made , was not attackhing a snach strap to the rear of the car before you got in. If your not sure if your going to make it , always attach a strap and have a car ready facing the opposite way . the time saved , you account for at leats 50 litres of water lol . Once your in the water for a while , no mater how good your seals are , it will start to flud .
Ps , I agree with
John , its carpets out , hit them with a jet blaster and soap and alow them to dry properly . this gives you time to clean the metal surface properly . Even if you need to drive around with no carpet for a while , who cares , at least it will be done properly . That mud water stain will be back to haunt you got years to come if you dint do it properly
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Follow Up By: Jimbo - Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 07:55
Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 07:55
John/Eric,
Thanks for the advice.
Fortunately when she went under she tlted to the right and I only got water in through the drivers door and rear door so the car didn't get thoroughly soaked. I've removed the sill plates and got under the carpet to dry out the underfelt. I'm able to feel where it got wet to and have dried it with towels and a heater. Also sprayed it with Glen 20 to stop mould and mildew.
I've left the plates off and put objects under the carpet to let it breath and will do so for the next week and keep hitting with heater and Glen 20. Getting the carpets right out will entail removing seats, console etc. I'll try that if what I am doing fails, but no smell so far.
Cheers,
Jim.
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Follow Up By: BenSpoon - Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 15:14
Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 15:14
Jimbo- go grab yourself one of the Vax machines you can hire from a
supermarket. I worked over my carpets after making my car a submarine and was amazed at the amount of mud, water and crap it got out. It also meant the drying time was reduced and the muddy mouldy stench was replaced with a freshly cleaned kind of stench. Kept it in the sun with windows an inch down for a few days after and she's sweet.
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Follow Up By: 120scruiser - Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 15:25
Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 15:25
Wack some news papers between the carpet and underfelt. They soak up the moisture real quick. You may have to change every few hours initially.
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Reply By: Member - Cocka - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 23:53
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 23:53
Bad luck Jimbo, but good lesson. At least you had a go.
1. How deep was the water ?
2. Was it fast moving ?
3. Where ? In croc country ?
The first lesson is to asses depth by walking through whilst also checking the path for boulders, logs etc.
Good idea to cut some stakes to mark boulders, holes, etc, if necessary to set a guide path through.
If there's a chance of getting caught in the middle, have all the recovery gear set up and ready to use for immediate action.
If it's deep don't forget to screen the radiator & only go in if the vehicle has a snorkle fitted. Unless your experienced don't do deep crossings unless you are with a back-up vehicle.
You gotta keep smiling or you wont go back. LOL. All part of the adventure.
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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 23:58
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 23:58
Cocka has said it all.
Most of all Think assess and decide but err on the side of caution.
Drowned cars are easily replaced but the occupants are not.
But then again we all learn by our mistakes so have fun with care.
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Follow Up By: gramps - Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 00:12
Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 00:12
And a lot of good advice on this post. Thanks guys. Appreciate the benefit of your experience.
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Follow Up By: gramps - Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 00:14
Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 00:14
Oops! Sorry Jimbo. Unfortunately somebody's got to be a trailblazer for we novices :-)
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