Yeti 2.0 TDI 4x4 FL Snorkel

[P70KTT]

Hi everyone 

 

I am new to Briskoda (my first post), but have already found it a very useful resource.  I have owned my 2016 Yeti 4x4 DSG for just over two months now and I'm absolutely loving it!  Having previously owned a Land Rover Defender and then a Mini Clubman, the Yeti gives me the best of all worlds; capable of tackling the Norfolk country roads and tracks confidently and then transporting me in absolute comfort and speed on longer road trips around the country.

 

My question... My Defender was fitted with a snorkel and believe me, I did have need for this a times.  Does anybody know if there is a company out there that provides snorkels for the Yeti?  The following link (French website) shows a Yeti wearing a snorkel, but I'm not convinced that this is a Photoshop job..?

 

http://www.supernovatuning.com/article-skoda-yeti-57651674.html 

 

 

Thanks,

Michael 

[Frenchtone]

link does not work - no article

[muddyjim]

Try this:

http://www.supernovatuning.com/article-skoda-yeti-57651674.html

[Llanigraham]

Try this:

http://www.supernovatuning.com/article-skoda-yeti-57651674.html

 

Considering where the air filter is I would say that is a (poor) Photoshop rendition! (especially when you look at the back end; totally impossible!!)

 

To the OP, why do you think you will need a snorkel? The Yeti is not designed for deep wading, even if a snorkel was available, and I have never seen one anywhere. I'm "adventurous" but would never attempt anything like that in this vehicle, even though I have been trained in that sort of thing.

I would suggest that if you want to try things like that the Yeti is the wrong vehicle. Now a Discovery Sport has 500mm of wading capacity.....................

Edited 5 December, 2016 by Llanigraham

[KenONeill]

Moi, je suis Ecossaise, et je parle Francais un peu seulement.

 

I could still understand that, if it's real, that Yeti has a chassis lift, and larger and higher profile tyres as well as the schnorkel. I could also understand that the article makes no mention of a wading depth.

[Urrell]

That was over 6 years ago so even though a Photoshop rendition it did not catch on, and I can see why :thumbdown:

 

If interested this is what the article says.
""This is the SUV of Skoda, the Yeti, in a version frankly all-field. Menu customization, heightening the frame, wide tires and larger sizes, rims of Hummer HX Concept, long-door, door-wheel, chrome step ramp, snorkel, guard of the front headlights, taillights smoked black, ice blue color.""

Edited 5 December, 2016 by Urrell

[Llanigraham]

When I was involved with the Freelander Club we often used to get a similar query, so one of our members calculated the buoyancy capabilities of the vehicle. It worked out that the back would start floating at 600mm, with the front obviously more. However if the back was off the floor it would obviously become unstable and could be easily swept sideways. We therefore would not recommend them.

I suspect that the Yeti would be very similar.

[Ryeman]

Don't let it float.

Drill very large holes in the floor and plug with removable plugs for the wading expeditions

Good luck

[175GDY]

Can't see how these thin (ca 1 mm) synthetic rubber flaps will keep water from entering the cabin. I also found that the rubber foam seal around this vent housing was damaged. Probably from the use of degreaser when cleaning the car.
These vents are hidden behind the rear bumper.

Edited 6 December, 2016 by 175GDY

[Ryeman]

Can't see how these thin (ca 1 mm) synthetic rubber flaps will keep water from entering the cabin. I also found that the rubber foam seal around this vent housing was damaged. Probably from the use of degreaser when cleaning the car.

These vents are hidden behind the rear bumper.

You wouldn't want to stop, unless you want to avoid floating.

Either way not really designed for significant wading IMO.

[P70KTT]

Considering where the air filter is I would say that is a (poor) Photoshop rendition! (especially when you look at the back end; totally impossible!!)

 

To the OP, why do you think you will need a snorkel? The Yeti is not designed for deep wading, even if a snorkel was available, and I have never seen one anywhere. I'm "adventurous" but would never attempt anything like that in this vehicle, even though I have been trained in that sort of thing.

I would suggest that if you want to try things like that the Yeti is the wrong vehicle. Now a Discovery Sport has 500mm of wading capacity.....................

 

I didn't look at the photo of the back of the vehicle... So yes, clearly a Photoshop job - and not a terribly good one at that.  I certainly wasn't planning to actively go out and wade the Yeti, as I have previously done with my Defender.  That is also a really interesting point regarding the float point of the Freelander - and most probably less so for the Yeti.  No my question regarding the snorkel (and other protective water gear) was purely related to the rare moments when heading home the inbound lanes have flooded and short of getting wet feet to test the depth, some precautionary gear for the Yeti would be better... Now going to actually lift the bonnet and look at where the air filter sits ;-) 

[Ootohere]

& the alternator and other bits and pieces and even the Oil Dip Stick amazing how much H20 gets splashed all about still in an engine compartment, water proofing is a big job,

clean water is not such an issue as long as not freezing soon after and is getting a chance to dry out, water carrying silt and sand or grit is an issue.

 

Have a look in the Kodiaq section maybe at the thread on 'wading depth'.

Edited 6 December, 2016 by Offski

[Llanigraham]

I didn't look at the photo of the back of the vehicle... So yes, clearly a Photoshop job - and not a terribly good one at that.  I certainly wasn't planning to actively go out and wade the Yeti, as I have previously done with my Defender.  That is also a really interesting point regarding the float point of the Freelander - and most probably less so for the Yeti.  No my question regarding the snorkel (and other protective water gear) was purely related to the rare moments when heading home the inbound lanes have flooded and short of getting wet feet to test the depth, some precautionary gear for the Yeti would be better... Now going to actually lift the bonnet and look at where the air filter sits ;-) 

 

The recommended wading depth is to the bottom of the sills. I have been deeper, getting to work one morning,

but it is not something I would recommend. Certainly with the "bug-eye" you could build up a good bow wave to keep the water away from the engine, but I haven't tried with the new shape.

The air filter is at the front passenger side, in front of the battery, and it does look like they have tried to build a water trap shape into the intake, but I'm not going to test it! Most of the other "stuff" is well protected.

The vents at the back that were mentioned earlier do not seem to leak and seem to positively close with external pressure. I cannot see how they can get damaged since they are well hidden behind the bumper.

I do enjoy a little paddle!