Welcome to the everglades family! The snorkel has a nice "plate" that can be moved to the back side of the snorkel for times when your going to potentially get junk in it. Just move that plate to the front, and you're all good. You'll find that it's easy to swap out. I keep mine pulling air from...
@BigCatKale I did get that. But I didn't know how that was actually working for everyone.
Just going thru my options. I did find one that just uses the winch cable. Pretty slick idea.
I went in unprepared and didn't order the slide out tailgate. I got the drop down. Sorry.
But, I have watched 2 different dealers showing off everglades with slide out tailgate.