Follow some basic tips to make sure your winch is ready for use when you need it, and know how to use it when you need to.

Know the difference between creek or river crossings, and floodwaters. Follow these tips to know when it is safe to drive into water and when it isn't.

If you regularly do water crossings, extended breather kits for your critical drivetrain components are more important than a snorkel.

A snorkel helps avoid dust, water, mud and other debris entering your engine through the factory air intake in your engine bay or fender well.

There are some basics to consider before a water crossing. We've listed a few here and shared videos of crossing Eyre Creek in QLD when the water is high.