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[quote=Anonymous]Two feet of moving water is no joke. It will float most SUVs. And it’s not for the inexperienced or faint of heart if the force of the water starts to move your vehicle downstream.

I you’re most realistically into the territory of a off-road rig like a TRD 4Runner/Sequoia/Land Cruiser or Bronco. A LR Defender or Disvovery Sport with air suspension is also something to look at. The last thing you need is to hydrolock your engine so bear in mind that a rated wading depth is for static water.

And a snorkel shouldn’t be off the table depending on your needs. The Bronco Everglades fits this niche.

Unless traveling with a more capable rig, I wouldn’t attempt this type of fording (deeper than 14-16”) without at least a remotely operated demountable electric winch. And although modern AWD tech is marvelous, you almost certainly want locking differentials and off-road tires.

Finally, ask yourself whether you want to subject a brand new vehicle to this type of use, with the understanding there aren’t many deals to be found on a used late model vehicle right now.

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