Recent content by GunnersJK

I looked at mine earlier, as I was curious. It says not more than 6 inches because the tires may cause it to float! That's the only comment.

I made some time today to look over how the RTV500 is set up for water, taking into account comments made above. Definitely an effort was made by the factory to protect against water. The front diff has a breather tube all the way up into the underhood cavity, so it is good for about 4...

Kanook: You are correct, an RTV500 not a 900. Still, much of what is said applies. Good feedback. I appreciate all the tips.

All: Thanks. All good info. I'll take care of the extensions on the vent lines. No interest though in a snorkel. If the water is that deep I don't need to go there. And I picked up a tube of dielectric grease this morning. Looks like I have a weekend project.

Okay, great feedback. I drive a Jeep and the process is similar. Raise the breathers then seal everything that is vulnerable. I wasn't sure if the diffs were fully sealed or had breathers. Front apparently does, rear must not. Trans appears to be vented through the cap and that could be a...

Hello All: New to the forum but a 4 year owner of an RTV500. I thought I'd revive this thread as by now some of you will know more about the subject since it was first posted. I'm not a mudder or aggressive offroad with the Kubota, but where we hunt has some pretty deep water-filled holes to...