Water crossings

River crossings are an inevitable challenge. Handled correctly, they can be made without incident, but they can also go wrong fast. Avoid deep crossings if possible, and always approach them with respect. We’ve had our fair share of mishaps - from a blown engine in a V10 Touareg, to a partially submerged Land Rover pulled out by a three-wheeled digger.

Step 1 – Assess the situation

By ‘assess’, we mean make sure that you won’t drown your vehicle or get washed downstream. A very rough rule of thumb is that