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Water Crossing & Waterproofing Tips For 4x4 Offroad Vehicles & ATVs

Here are some great tips for maneuvering through water of various depths. Off road water crossings can actually be quite fun, if done correctly. Here's how. Plus, a little about the ways that water can actually harm your vehicle, and tips for waterproofing your ATV or 4x4 truck. Most tips apply to all types of 4WD off road vehicles and ATVs.
Quick Tips for Off Road Driving in Water
A handful of quick tips for driving through water crossings when you're off road 4-wheeling.
Differences Between Playing & Surviving
Whether you want to be prepared for an emergency (aka water crossing gone wrong), or you like to play and splash water for fun... here's how you can avoid the worst damage when crossing through water. Learn about different tips for driving through moving streams, lakes, rivers, creeks, and ponds.
Don't Drown Out
Any time you're running in really deep water, or just splashing through shallow water, you run the risk of incurring a "drownout." Here's how to get going again.
Driving Techniques
Tips for crossing through water, as well as how to maneuver through mud and climb hills.
If You've Swamped Your ATV
Here are 5 things you should do once you get your ATV out of the water, if you've swamped it.
In Deep Water
Here's what to do if you find yourself (and your truck) stuck in deep water.
Water Crossing Off-Road
A 4WD is not an amphibious vehicle, in fact they are not even waterproof. The actual depth that you can cross depends on your vehicle. Here's how to determine your vehicle's limits.
Water Crossings
Before you get your rig wet, check here for a few good tips.
Waterproofing Your ATV
A primer about the different ways water can hurt your ATV.
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