How much Snow is too much?

Great day out in the Landy's after the weather forecast predicted a lot of snow in the mountains.
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[@Badfinger7761]

When I looked at the thumbnail I thought you’d all been teleported to Canada! Just an average day in Canada in winter. 😆🇨🇦☃️❄️

[@naphtalindhlovu8652]

Land rover 109 and defenders these are the best offroads ever built in history and modern world

[@dnulsrot]

:) this is less snow then we have daily all winter. My LR s2 had never problem in 50cm snow. But 2cm and 0 degree could stop it. It's the temp that make snow slippery. With studs no problem.

[@jimmethven8074]

Looks like a lot of fun. Like someone else already said. Tall skinnys and chains will make you unstoppable. I had a similar power problem in my 63 109. I could only run one thing at a time or the battery would discharge. Hard to do in the Alaskan winter, you could see or stay warm but not both at the same time. :-) I upgraded to a disco alternator and solved the problem.

[@andersnrtangen8561]

We drive RWD cars on roads like this in Norway. The only difference would be actual winter tires. Makes a huge difference :-)

[@kw2519]

Night and day difference, especially with some chains, since your wheel speed is so low off-road.

[@lewis72]

I have winter tyres on my BMW E60 530i and my '87 Ford (Granada) Scorpio. I was going up slopes in the Scorpio in the snow that FWD hatchbacks couldn't do.

[@kw2519]

@@lewis72 ya, it’s easier to drag than the push.

[@lewis72]

@@kw2519 Yes, I know but dragging with summers isn't as effective as pushing with winters.

[@kw2519]

@@lewis72 it’s the same with both having snows. It’s just physics. I’m Not trying to be a dick lol you’d know if I was

[@kenjohnson6338]

Back in the 90s used to go the Highlands for a month or 2 , climbing mountains...in my S11a. Safari.lwb .. with a big 4236 perkins, huge batteries and heating , 255 85 16s..on a 4 inch suspension lift..front winch bullbar...with 2 hella 2000 and 2 kc daylights... It was a monster.... what a mug.. swapped it for a V8 90....

[@greebo7857]

I spent five years driving coaches to the snow in Victoria in the season. Snow, you can keep it.

[@kevinrichards8119]

A winters day in the welsh mountains.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@brenttasker4046]

That’s a very enthusiastic wiper for a series truck! Almost doing it’s job

[@hayden_jones]

😁😁🤣🤣 they were working hard !!

[@TexasADV]

another awesome land rover offroading video!

[@hayden_jones]

Thanks 👍🏽 😊

[@juancarlostufinoyanez8027]

Únicas aventuras en un Land Rover un 4x4 para disfrutarlo.

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Hayden, that was a great trip, nothing like trying to drive in snow, I have not seen snow like that since ChCh was closed down for a day in 1992, safe driving and keep safe, best regards from a ChCh lad living in Melbourne.

[@hayden_jones]

Thanks Les.

[@deanecarson2837]

Great fun. Forward Control and S3 builds are progressing. Diesel heater idea seems like a good one.

[@nickybeazley4727]

So good to see the Landy back in the snow!

[@hayden_jones]

Yeah it's so much fun driving in snow !!

[@clooperman3745]

@@hayden_jones Series Land Rovers still seem to be very capable, a good few years ago an old S2 88" diesel outperformed my Td5 90 offroad and l the reason became apparent when the driver told me he'd fitted front and rear difflocks! also had a heater unit out of a 1990 VW Polo fitted complete with the 3 speed fan, it certainly made a difference to his interior, a good mod for Series Land Rovers in cold climates is heated windscreens, had them on an ex MOD FFR l had and never needed the blower for the windshield, great scenery by the way.

[@hayden_jones]

Thanks for the brilliant comment. I've always wondered about heated windscreens, I'll definitely look into it because my front windows are nearing the end of their life.

[@joanhendrice]

Hi Hayden, I Know how much it’s fun to drive in snow 😊. Unfortunately , there is’nt much snow in Belgium 😉. Enjoy to see your next trip.

[@sidrides]

Amazing vehicle !! Thanks for the ride .

[@hayden_jones]

No worries. Hope you enjoyed it 😊

[@allgood6760]

Beautiful scenery... I been there... thanks mate! 👍🇳🇿

[@wodanowitz]

BTW: Your Country is so nice, I visited it in 2006 ... we travelled North and South Island ... I liked Te Anau very much 🥰

[@hayden_jones]

Beautiful spot of the planet we've got over here 🙌 😀

[@azabujubangaijin6607]

So jealous! As a LR owner/fan, I wish we had trails like this in Japan!

[@hayden_jones]

Yeah we are very lucky in New Zealand. Come for a visit one day 😃

[@You-can-fix-it-yourself]

My '96 Disco, petrol, automatic can do 24 inches of fresh powder through the woods and pastures, with no roads. My (past) '61 2A 109 could do more. I think it's the tires and the style of driving that make the difference. Also, here in the U.S., we'll use the strap and branch method of getting unstuck.

[@trevorbirch2154]

My old '68 2A 88" was brilliant and so was my late sIII 109 FFR. My 109 is gone and my 88 needs new chassis.

[@stapleford]

I run heated screens on my series 3 Make such a difference and the elements built in are so thin you cant see 15 amp per screen so can select driver or driver plus passenger side but have 70 amp alternator

[@hayden_jones]

Did you have them custom made ? They sound awesome, but expensive?

[@R.Sole88109]

How much snow....all of it. Hahaha Get some quality snow chains. They work well on mud and rock, not just snow and cheaper than lockers but not quite as good.😉

[@hayden_jones]

Yeah we do need to get some.

[@steveh3483]

You need to let your tyres down to about 15psi, then you will grip ok.

[@peanutmack]

Great vid!

[@hayden_jones]

Thanks mate

[@boggy5715]

As much as I love my Defender I do miss my Series, Great Video thanks

[@hayden_jones]

Glad you enjoy it! I've made a promise to never sell my series. Don't ever want that regret feeling.

[@boggy5715]

@@hayden_jones indeed it makes it worse that I see it every week

[@hayden_jones]

Oh know 😢😬

[@logandyson8578]

Ain't that the truth..but it's nice to have power steering

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Fit electric power steering out of a Japanese dismantled car??? @@logandyson8578

[@wodanowitz]

Please please show more bout that old Range Rover Classic 😇 ... had 2 LR's in my Life ... a 78 Range Rover and a 1997 Disco .. loved them both, 🥰

[@danielfoster1956]

Hi, I normally take my red series 1 on trips but occasionally the RRC comes out to play. It's an early MY84 built around Sept 83 so one of the first 5 speeds. Has the carburetted 3.5 V8, wonderful at turning fuel into sweet noise (-:

[@wodanowitz]

@@danielfoster1956 yes, I remember my 78 RR ... in New Zealand, uhm ... you got the metric system, right? Well it was the 3,5l. V8 manual and average was at least some 21 litres for 100 kilometres ... or 11 miles the gallon 🙈🙈🙈 with a gallon price chopping 7 Euros, today I could not pay that much gas 😆 ... Mate, I realy love your country I visited in 2006 🥰💯👍🏻

[@danielfoster1956]

@@wodanowitz haha thanks, any landy enthusiast is allowed back here any time they like 👍

[@joedulewich3207]

Hayden, as Canadian who lives in the snow belt known as the Kootenays, I can honestly say that after a lifetime of shoveling this white shit, ANY SNOW IS TOO MUCH SNOW. The fact that you have to drive to find it is the only redeeming factor. I always thought that I would put a snow shovel on the front of my truck and head south until some asked what is that? 61 years this year is enough winter for me... Can't wait to make it a recreation possibility, not a part of daily life for 8 months a year.. We used to say... 10 months of winter and 2 months of shitty skiing. Waiting to travel some of the roads you know. Until then, I'll catch up on your videos....

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

A set of chains, tall skinnies, and my 2A 88" living in Alaska isunstoppable

[@rupertward9638]

For the diesel heater take out the middle seat and put it there what we did to our land rover in Canada

[@hayden_jones]

That's a great idea, but I love the storage box I built.

[@rupertward9638]

@@hayden_jones fair ares is just the seat

[@MrChristianpineiro]

Nice ride folks! What was the tyre pressure you used in that kind of snow? I´ve heard some people deflate them up to 12 lbs ...Amazing vehicles and great craftsmanship!!!

[@hayden_jones]

I can't remember what psi we had, I think we were all fully inflated (30-38psi at a guess) but yeah I think dropping to 17-18 psi is good, more grip, and less chance of the tyre coming off the rim.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Every model Land Rover stuck in the snow. Audi Q5 😂

[@hayden_jones]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@R.Sole88109]

I reckon the Landies would've done better with just front chains. I've seen Q5s struggle with no chains. So kinky is better🤣

[@greebo7857]

Newest Landy here is 20 years old. Audi Q5 is a modern vehicle that isn't really that good. Put it up against a similar age LR, like a D4, and see which one wins. My $$$ is on the LR.

[@nw8000]

Sooo did you answer the question??? "How much Snow is too much" I didn't really get a inch figure from that?

[@TheUntraveledPath]

Great videos! Great to see the old Rovers. Can you please tell me what camera you are using?

[@hayden_jones]

Thanks 👍🏼 I use a GoPro HERO 8 for 95% of the time, I've also got a GoPro max (360) and a DJI mini 2 drone.

[@TheUntraveledPath]

@@hayden_jones Great, thank you

[@hayden_jones]

@@TheUntraveledPath what do you use?

[@TheUntraveledPath]

@@hayden_jones For most outside shots a Canon M50 with the kit lens or a 50mm F1.4, for the inside vehicle shots and some outside a hero 10 and I also have a Dji mini 2

[@johnopal316]

How much Snow is too much? In the South 1/2 inch

[@alexescape5377]

just a question why using big fat wheels when at this time they was using fine off road tires ? (like the willys)

[@hayden_jones]

235/85R16 are by no means "big fat wheels". They suit my land rover for what I use it for. I can't go any bigger (or fatter!!) And if I have smaller tyres I'd really struggle getting to a lot of places. This tyre size is very common on old landy's 😁 Hope you enjoyed the video

[@alexescape5377]

@@hayden_jones i have an series 2 1960 just wanted to know the benefit of big wheels :)

[@hayden_jones]

Ground clearance.

[@craigperry7376]

Why no chains?

[@hayden_jones]

None of us had any, and to be fair, we didn't think we would need them. I think I'll get some for next winter (snow trip), though

[@mska2095]

Hi Hayden, I also tried to drive my 2x4 last month in snowy region of Pakistan. It was my first experience to drive in snow. I concluded that, to enjoy the drive in snow one must have an off-road 4x4 vehicle with chains on its wheels. At one point in the journey, I got my car towed by a Toyota Landcruiser to get it out of snow and mud. Have a glimpse of the journey: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJiwoniGm9l5bbs

[@troy2861]

Will a Jeep outdo a Rover? I know y'all are probably biased but figured I would ask someone with knowledge of off road..

[@hayden_jones]

Hahaha you're definitely asking the wrong person 😅 Both are great, but I give the edge to Land Rover 🙂

[@troublogaming3613]

It's weird to think as a brit that it's winter for you Aussies

[@hayden_jones]

It's weird to think you still don't know the difference between New Zealand and Australia!! 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@Badfinger7761]

Never call a Kiwi an Aussie AND never call a Canadian a Yank. You’re welcome. 😉😆

[@jamespunch8049]

Snow is just as bad as mud.

[@hayden_jones]

You spelt good wrong 🤣🤣

[@63Rifat]

Wish to God you'd get rid of that godforsaken figurine on the bonnet!

[@hayden_jones]

Hey mate, thanks for chiming in with your hilarious take on my bonnet figurine! I must admit, I sometimes wonder if it brings a curse upon my car rather than good luck. But hey, every time it falls off, I just stick it back on and pray to the car gods for divine protection! Maybe one day, it'll gain superpowers and start granting wishes. Until then, let's hope it at least scares away birds from using my car as their personal runway. Thanks for the laugh, and remember, if you ever need a good luck charm for your own ride, I've got just the thing! Stay awesome! 🚗✨