Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?

jaeger · Post by **jaeger** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:30 am

Hi,
I've had my heart set on buying a Delica for quite a while. I'm wondering if a Delica, or a particular model could handle rough logging roads on Haida Gwaii. Not much snow, but it would have to have the clearance and enough muscle to get/keep me out of the mud and huge puddles. Any advice would be most welcome.
Cheers

jessef · Post by **jessef** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:43 pm

Depends on your definition of huge puddles

The L300 is very capable offroad.

If you want clearance, a unimog is a good option

Super Exceeded · Post by **Super Exceeded** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:39 pm

Check this out. It should put your questions to rest.
And he does it without a snorkle!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eprmfvQfEDs

thedjjack · Post by **thedjjack** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:58 pm

Good great departure angles for deactivated roads.

For turn key factory belt. great

jessef · Post by **jessef** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:14 pm

Amazing departure angle
Horrible approach angle
Great maneuverability due to short wheelbase
Excellent visibility
clearance is as good as the height of the diff's
Transfercase hangs down quite low but small skid plates can correct these things

Post by **FalcoColumbarius** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:52 pm

I wouldn't say a 28* approach angle is all that "horrible", especially with the help of skids when you need them... Just my two bits.

Falco.

fexlboi · Post by **fexlboi** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:06 pm

FalcoColumbarius wrote:I wouldn't say a 28* approach angle is all that "horrible", especially with the help of skids when you need them... Just my two bits.

Compare to a Prius it's pretty good, compare to an Unimog not so much.

Post by **FalcoColumbarius** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:26 pm

fexlboi wrote:Compare to a Prius it's pretty good.

Aha... so you admit to it!

Post by **nxski** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:07 pm

For departure angle...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeDc6xMe9u4

For approach angle...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXvxIy4Y ... re=related

It's hard to beat 90 degrees!

CloudMountain · Post by **CloudMountain** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:16 pm

Not 90 degrees but none the less wacky. Check out the guy below who is casually setting up his BBQ.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZrhuSE_ivA&NR=1

fab 1 · Post by **fab 1** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:50 pm

Plenty of stuff regarding what a Delica L300/L400 can do on youtube some will suprise you

Post by **nxski** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:57 pm

my personal favourite...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evKmc8ma ... r_embedded

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=gro ... 2360599356

Profister · Post by **Profister** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:50 am

This might put some light on the poster's question:

https://picasaweb.google.com/profister/ ... directlink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2oPxKc1vg4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuwMUGKe5qE

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