Advice needed on green laning & fording

[richardshall]

Hi, I was thinking of going green laning or fording soon and just wanted to ask a couple of things.
First...do i need a snorkle, ....im not planning on going through really deep water but just wanted to check .
Also ..... this might sound like im being thick but does any water come inside your truck and if it does is it much
Thanks for any advice
Rich

[James Bass]

Hi mate. Firstly, a snorkel isn't necessary for laning. Water may come through the door seals, but only if it's deep...at which point, you'd be needing a snorkel. Check out this link for some tips...
http://www.dataip.co.uk/RoW/Reference/FirstSteps/

[V6POWER]

Firstly who are going with? Only asking because if your new to it its not a good idea to go on your own in case you get stuck you dont have anyone on hand to snatch you out. Secondly, for your first trip roughly the top of your tyres is the very max wading depth you wanna attemp. if its anything bigger than a puddle,a ford for example you will want 4WD low ratio prob 2nd ,keep the momentum going and the revs up. if you stall do not try and restart in the water you will then need then assistance of a more experienced green laner.
before you go check ALL levels, make sure you know how to use all the off-road systems in you truck and check the route is legal.
Most of all enjoy it.
Nearly forgot, lots of pictures to show us all aswell.

[richardshall]

Thats great thanks for all that info. i wasnt going to attempt anything too deep at the moment.
I was planning on going with someone just incase because im sure ill get stuck at least once
if anyone can suggest any fords or lanes in the west midlands then that would be very much appreciated, im near to Dudley so the closer the better.
Thanks
Rich

[gregster]

Thats great thanks for all that info. i wasnt going to attempt anything too deep at the moment.
I was planning on going with someone just incase because im sure ill get stuck at least once
if anyone can suggest any fords or lanes in the west midlands then that would be very much appreciated, im near to Dudley so the closer the better.
Thanks
Rich

Drop erkos bro (rich) a pm....he's somewhere near there I think and might be up for joining you...
He's ok really despite the rumours...yes he drinks his own bathwater and talks to plants and listens to their answers...but dont let that put you off...
Good idea to go with someone else and Richy will be only to happy to see how deep stuff is for you...but if you see only the tip of his aerial showing, call the emergency services when you get a spare five mins, sometime, within the next few days if you can...
click here for "The Bum from Brum"Richy's profile

[richardshall]

lol. ive already spoken to him, hes been giving me some advice on a few things, and went to see him to pick up a bull bar.
i'll ask and see what he says.
Thanks Rich

[jason]

First thing i got,was all terrain tyres,2ND was CB and,made some recovery points, tow ropes,and so on,have a look at my mods page it is in order,how i started out.

[jason]

A BIG one that i forgot to mention,was INSURANCE,as if you have standard insurance,it will not cover you,for green laning,pay&play,,and mods

[richardshall]

yeah i know.. ive been looking at upgrading my insurance today, it would have been ok but im starting to get the mod bug so i think i'd better change

[furio]

If you can't get on a trip on here, there are one or two guides out there that would take you. Thats how I started, and if you are new to it all might be the way forward as you don't have to worry about recovery, ROW's etc etc. keep your eyes peeled for trips on here though.

[richardshall]

[quote="furio"]If you can't get on a trip on here, there are one or two guides out there that would take you. Thats how I started, and if you are new to it all might be the way forward as you don't have to worry about recovery, ROW's etc etc. keep your eyes peeled for trips on here though.[quote="furio"]

Can you remember the groups who you went with or where they were from so i can have a look ive found BOFA4x4 that goes up cannock chase but not sure if thats any good ???

[BoxCleva]

If you can't get on a trip on here, there are one or two guides out there that would take you. Thats how I started, and if you are new to it all might be the way forward as you don't have to worry about recovery, ROW's etc etc. keep your eyes peeled for trips on here though.[/quote="furio"]

Can you remember the groups who you went with or where they were from so i can have a look ive found BOFA4x4 that goes up cannock chase but not sure if thats any good ???

I suggest you shoot a PM to Fuddy Mucker, he's the forum Midlands Rep and will know whats happening in your area

[john boy]

As said give fuddy a pm

[richardshall]

ok thanks for the advice .. will do