Heavily modified truck tried to take on shallow water crossing and failed with the driver wondering what went wrong
- A heavily modified truck has become stuck in a shallow stream
- The driver attempted to save the situation but only made it worse
- Ultimately, the driver felt he had no choice but to abandon his truck in the stream
Published on Jan 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Jan 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This driver was left puzzled after his heavily modified truck failed to handle a shallow water crossing.
Despite the size of his vehicle, he quickly became stuck and was forced to abandon the truck in the middle of the stream.
Not even the huge modified tires or new exhaust pipe made a difference.
Ultimately, he made a few clear mistakes and learned his lesson the hard way.
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Stuck in the water crossing
In a video posted by RockyTV, the water looks fast-moving but not very deep.
Any standard off-roader or SUV could handle a body of water like this on on a normal day, but the driver makes some clear mistakes.
Firstly, he enters the water slowly, not keeping a strong consistent speed, causing the wheels more time to sink into the sand.
As the truck begins to sink, he decides to put the truck in reverse, burying the wheels deeper in the sand making it impossible to move.
And just like this abandoned Tesla that disappointed its new owner, the truck was stuck.
Were the heavy modifications worth it?
The truck is clearly well loved with a lot of money put into it.
Despite the new wheels being large enough to easily pass through the stream, it looks as if they were overinflated, reducing traction on the sandy bank.
If the wheels were a ‘beadlock style’, they could be easily inflated or deflated depending on the terrain, making this stream crossing a breeze.
There are a lot of interesting conversions and mods out there – take these two American YouTubers for example who upgraded a $2000 EV truck with a lift kit.
At the end of the video, the driver can be seen abandoning the vehicle, suggesting it needed to be rescued from the water.
This is not the first time that sand has claimed the wheels of an expensive vehicle.
In a rescue mission you’d usually only see on Comedy Central, a Ferrari California T needed to be saved from a Mumbai beach.
It was no normal rescue mission either, as it required bulls, yep the animals, to pull it to freedom.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
