Yeah that's a dick thing to say. We're talking about a product not someone's career/well being. Nice job on the personal attack.

Yeah I think it's sad jobs are going overseas, but it's because products are becoming so expensive here, it's not worth producing. And partly it's the gov't fault.

And no I didn't call AEV for help, nor did I use the instructions. Did I take a look at them when deciding on which snorkel, yes.

Again, most of you can attack me all you want, but you're even more hypocritical than I am when push comes to shove. Peace.

 

Kind of funny how you completely ignore the argument with me (hmm probably because you know I'm right) and have to jump in with someone else. Don't send a boy to do a man's job

 

Question, which knock off, there's at least 4 that I have found!

 

Aren't there facets of the Chinese snorkel different from AEV snorkel? Hmmm different name on it, different quality, different screws, it does look different at the scoop too. Again yeah may look the same, but dont a lot of the products we buy have knock offs that you purchase?

 

I think a good example could be the e auto bumpers!

 

Curious, who came up with the snorkel idea?

 

I don't know, just here for info......

 

I'm going to say the military.


Some military vehicles are not truly amphibious but are capable of "wading" using waterproof screens to keep the upper hull dry. In World War II the tanks following the Sherman DDs were given waterproofed hulls and trunking was fixed to the engine intakes and exhausts to allow them to come ashore from landing craft in shallow water. The Germans gave their Tiger tank a long snorkel, essentially a long tube on the commander's hatch that allowed it to wade through four metres of water.

The Leopard 2 tank carries a snorkel that is in fact a series of rings which can be stacked to create a long tube. This tube is then fitted to the crew commander's hatch and provides air and an escape route for the crew. The height of the tube is limited to around three meters.

All modern Soviet/Russian tanks like the T-90 are also able to perform deep fording operations, however unlike the Leopard, the Russian snorkel is only a few inches round and does not provide a crew escape path, although it is more practical and can be stored on the tank.

Taken from wiki

Hope that helps

 

Just to update, the issue I said that I had with my AEV snorkel, well I got it fixed! How timely AEV sent me a new gasket today. I'd like to see that kind of customer service from Malaysia. Actually, I wonder if it comes with this part I'm speaking of.

 

Im sure you can get a make a gasket sheet and you would still be ahead. And to solve the cheaper plastic issue just plastic coat it, if the plastic is cheaper as i haven't seen them side by side to compare. Done. IMHO it's a snorkel and weather you want to pay the mark up or not is your choice. As of yet I haven't seen enough reviews on either to make a educated decision. No need to be a fan boy though. OP let me know how it goes and if the kit is complete if you do go that route. Thanks. I would like to hear what some of the more experienced (wayoflife/planman) jeepers have to say and if they have had any experience with these units.