'V' Gullies

There are generally two types of gullies: the 'v' shaped gully and a deep gully resembling an enormous ditch. Both are often formed by years of erosion by the elements.

We could attempt driving up through the 'v' gully. Ensure that its sides are strong and firm enough to support the vehicle's weight. Always survey on foot - first to establish whether or not it is safe to drive, and secondly where it finishes up!

Watch out for low ridges and 'v' gullies when convoy driving

Gullies have a habit of getting narrower, deeper or wider, depending whether you are approaching from the bottom of the hill or the top. I speak from experience. A few years ago, while climbing down a deep gully, one side gave way and I joined the 'roll-over club'! Using low ratio first gear (or second if climbing), with the centre diff lock engaged if fitted, proceed with absolute caution. Drive as slowly as possible, keeping the vehicle dead level across, to ensure that you have an even weight upon each wheel, across each axle.

In a 'v'gully, the shoulders of the tyres, rather than the treads, will, in fact, be making contact with the walls of the gully. Make sure you don't accidentally drive up to one side, because if you do, you will lose the vehicle's balance very quickly and tip over sideways, trapping yourself in the gully. Apart from the inevitable body damage, recovering the vehicle can be extremely difficult.

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