Don't go through water too slow

Jim I reckon you would have been better off taking the carpet out and let it air / dry properly otherwise you can have a lingering damp smell in the car for ages.

Just part of the fun.

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

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.

Hi Jim
We all learn from our mistakes ???
Some of us are "man" enough to admit we f***ed up !!
Others well ???
The best thing to do is pull out as much of the interior that is wet and dry it out properly - it's a bitch but what can I say it's the only way to do it properly
I know ?? !MPG:7!

I'm no expert at 4wding but I reckon stay out of mud and water if you can avoid it. Best way to damage cv joints, seals, gear boxes , and runnuing gear in general when water and grit inevitably finds its way into bits that don't like it.

Jim

Easier said than done airing the carpet out half way up the CSR hey?

Andy

Did you walk the crossing. If you go to slow you can be washed down the river and water can start coming in the doors while moving. You need to watch for big rocks and trees. Yeah but never go charging in