I am pretty excited...went to the PA All Breed Jeep Show this past weekend and met the guys from River Raider and was BEYOND impressed! I actually came looking to buy another snorkel, but walked away committed to this product!

It is stout to say the least! Plus, I do not have to cut the hood, a small 3" hole in the side will do it and screw it into the windshield frame. They will paint the snorkel to match the Jeep, but I went with the black textured epoxy...I just like the look, the painted one sorta just fades away and looks not right (to me!).

I have been considering a snorkel for a long time...never go out of my way to find water or even mud. However, when we hit the trails, I have come up on several crossings that brought water to the top of the hood and this just seems to provide me with some added protection. I went ahead and ordered the breather extension tubes as well as the hard line staineless steel tube all the to the air box. I may go back later for their own air box as well!?

I will post pics and let you know how the install goes.

 

I like the river raider....BUT cost was a big factor for me and I went with the AEV. It is nice to have that safety factor of the snorkel for deeper than expected water crossings! post some picks when you get it installed.

 

I hear ya on the cost...but, when I thought about it, I was worried that the hood mounted snorkel may take too much of a shot and possibly some damage, whereas this mounts behind the fender flare and is significantly stronger. It works out to be about $220 more than the other, but I figure it should be worth it...time will tell! Will keep you all posted with pics!

 

You get what you pay for

 

Let's hope so!

 

The River Raider gen2 snorkel is definatly the best looking of them all.

 

PICTURES!!!!

 

Definitely...when I get it! I can tell you though that pictures do not do this thing justice online...that is why I was so imressed when I saw it in person....I was gonna get the AEV one and then I saw this one!

 

lets see those pics when yoiu get it!

 

i like both raider and aev.... but for me I will be going with AEV simpy b/c it would be easier and most likely cheaper to replace the hood (should i ever choose to uninstall it) than replace a quarterpanel.

enjoy! a snorkel is HIGH up on my list soon!