We towed a Suzuki through violets today at 3ft + depth

Brian S · Oct 21, 2012

A few of us Essex laners went out today to see how deep the fords were and had some pleasant supprises.

Plenty of water today.

We had a Suzuki behind us that couldn't get through violets so they managed to get a strap onto my towbar and we pulled him all the way through.

The best part was that it was my wife driving our landy for the first time.

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wiltshire landyman · Oct 21, 2012

we need proof

Brian S · Oct 21, 2012

Couldn't take outside pics as we were in a river, but I think my son took a few with through the rear window as we were moving.

Brian S · Oct 21, 2012

You might notice the 110 in front was also stuck after a snorkle failure.

Mr Noisy · Oct 22, 2012

that looks like an awesome river drive, very jungle-like!

Brian S · Oct 22, 2012

That's the well known Violets Lane.

Its like that for about 1/3 mile after a lot of rain.

It has been known to be deeper.

auf_wiedersehen_pet · Oct 22, 2012

Brian S said:
A few of us Essex laners went out today to see how deep the fords were and had some pleasant supprises.

Plenty of water today.

We had a Suzuki behind us that couldn't get through violets so they managed to get a strap onto my towbar and we pulled him all the way through.

The best part was that it was my wife driving our landy for the first time.

She needs to look where she's going

Brian S · Oct 22, 2012

We was waiting for the defender in front of us to get recovered.

Glb8686 · Oct 22, 2012

Her heater on cold and yours on warm? What sort of a man are you? Lol

Brian S · Oct 22, 2012

My side of the windscreen was misting up.

duker996 · Oct 22, 2012

Glb8686 said:
Her heater on cold and yours on warm? What sort of a man are you? Lol

I love how observant people are on here

strange_days · Oct 22, 2012

Paul D · Oct 22, 2012

You sure Er1c hasn't seen this thread? He might think it's too wet to drive and that you'll destroy everyone's hard work in keeping lanes open ...

Brian S · Oct 22, 2012

Not observant enough to see the air was set on the windscreen. :lol:

Glb8686 · Oct 23, 2012

Ahh touché

Tarantula · Oct 23, 2012

Everyone's got snorkels yeah?

Brian S · Oct 23, 2012

Yes, but some better sealed than others.

uk_vette · Oct 23, 2012

Only 3 foot, ???????

Mwaarrr, mere puddle.

Gra.

abcdedd · Oct 23, 2012

I can vouch for depth getting even better! ive been down there up to and lipping mywindscreen.. the first time i had to go on it i got a call from a mate saying he was stuck on a lane, didnt tell me the name so he said, oh by the way - when you reach water just keep moving and makea bow wave.. no warning on depth.. Bastard.. haha

Brian S · Oct 23, 2012

This depth had the bonnet underwater a few times, luckily the deep parts are interspersed with shallow parts, so its not 1/3 mile underwater.... :lol:

We towed a Suzuki through violets today at 3ft + depth

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Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

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