Traversing slopes
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Heavy Breather
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Don't know the angle but i know from nearly tipping mine over, its more than than you'd expect for a tall wagon
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It's not just about angle, it has more about speed, and correct use of steering (most people end up with the front wheels pointing uphill, then if they suddenly find grip....
In any case the angle will depend on the load, roof racks, roll cage etc.
If yu feel uncomfortable, don't do it.
In any case the angle will depend on the load, roof racks, roll cage etc.
If yu feel uncomfortable, don't do it.
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As above.
very dependent on a variety of factors. You will prob brick it 1st time, push it a little more the time after that etc etc. My girlfriend is a pretty good gauge on sideslopes. She works it out by how far her head is off the window while sitting up right
got it to within a couple of inches... and shes only 5,2"
Thats in a defender, roll cage, roof tent, 33" tyres and 2" lift. So pretty far over.
Rules: As davec has said, dont steer uphill steer straight or slightly down. Entry position into a sideslope is crutial. watch for undulations and holes, roots anything that might upset the suspension and give the edge to tipping you over. firm springs/dampers hold better in these conditions.
Get out there and try it.
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very dependent on a variety of factors. You will prob brick it 1st time, push it a little more the time after that etc etc. My girlfriend is a pretty good gauge on sideslopes. She works it out by how far her head is off the window while sitting up right
got it to within a couple of inches... and shes only 5,2" Thats in a defender, roll cage, roof tent, 33" tyres and 2" lift. So pretty far over.
Rules: As davec has said, dont steer uphill steer straight or slightly down. Entry position into a sideslope is crutial. watch for undulations and holes, roots anything that might upset the suspension and give the edge to tipping you over. firm springs/dampers hold better in these conditions.
Get out there and try it.
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discoboy84
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it's all dependant on your land rover and it's set up, find someone with the same set up and follow them
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Also having rolled the 90. strap everything down and have nothing loose in the vehicle You don't want spare wheels, toolboxes and expensive cameras flying around inside or taking the windows out, as you roll down the hill.
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Another big factor, after all the above, can be your tyres, and daft as it might sound some open tread Mud style tyres won't be as good as some road biased or AT tyres. Grip can be had with road tyres on a sideslope merely beacuse they often have open treads running the length f the tyre, thus creating sideways grip, many open tread mud tyres are made to provide forward traction to a vehicl, so can lose out to the sideways slope.
'course a lot depends also on ground conditions and your bottle ...
'course a lot depends also on ground conditions and your bottle ...
Heavy Breather
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Not to mention the flying jack, could give you a nasty crack on the bonce!!!
discoboy84
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all my heavy things are on the out side, yes it might make it roll (and the body and suspenions lift wont??) but they would hurt me
i conccur.also means less to clean up after
Reminds me of some years back did a lane in a suzi [mate driving]..side slope/ruts...got into downside ruts with O/S wheels ...suzi start to tip...I had to hang out of passenger door like crewman of racing dinghy for 200 yds. to keep us from rolling
