A Tank 300 snorkel raises the engine's air intake from the inner guard area to roofline height on the A-pillar. Its real jobs are cleaner air in dust and a higher intake point in water—not a promise that the vehicle can cross any ford. Choose the kit only after confirming the exact vehicle application, the mounting method and what is actually in the box.
The current Decision Maker 4X4 listing offers a high intake tube for the Tank 300 in seven colour options. The written listing confirms the product identity and the selectable options, but it does not specify exact model years, drilling requirements, component dimensions or a wading-depth rating. Those gaps are exactly what the eight checks below are for.
Product listing checked 17 September 2026. This is an editorial selection guide, not a physical fitment test, an installation manual or legal certification. All four images are unchanged source images from the live store listing and are used as variant references, not proof of fitment or package contents.
What a raised air intake does—and does not do
A snorkel is a duct. It moves the engine's air entry point from low in the engine bay to the top of the A-pillar, where the air is usually cooler and carries less dust. On long gravel and bulldust sections, a raised intake can reduce the dust load the air filter has to handle. In water, it raises the point at which the intake can draw water—but only the intake. Drivetrain breathers, electrical connectors, the alternator, sensors and the cabin all remain at their original heights.
That distinction matters for how you read any snorkel listing. A product title that mentions ford depth describes the intake's position, not a certified wading capability for the whole vehicle. Water crossings remain a judgement call about depth, current, entry and exit—and about every other component that was never raised.
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| Situation | What a raised intake can help with | What it does not change |
|---|---|---|
| Dusty gravel and convoy driving | Intake sits above the densest dust layer; filter load may reduce | Filter inspection and cleaning intervals still apply |
| Shallow, slow water crossings | Raises the engine's air entry point | Breathers, electrics, alternator and cabin stay at factory height |
| Deep or fast-moving water | No safe assumption is available | No accessory makes an unchecked crossing safe |
What the current Tank 300 snorkel listing includes
The live High Intake Tube (Snorkel) for Tank 300 currently has seven selectable colour options: Matte, Blue, Light blue, Gold, Silvery, White-coloured and Orange. The listed price follows the store's current shipping-included catalogue pricing and differs between colour options, so confirm the total for the exact option before ordering.
The listing artwork describes the components as LLDPE and shows an intake tube, a ram-style head, an under-bonnet airbox connection, a flexible hose section, hose clamps, left and right brackets and small hardware. One listing banner also states that spotlights are not included—important if you have seen photos of similar A-pillar brackets carrying driving lights. Confirm the written packing list for your selected option rather than counting parts in a photo.
The written product record reviewed for this article does not specify exact model years, a Petrol versus Hybrid distinction, drilling or cutting requirements, component dimensions or a complete fastener inventory. The listing itself directs buyers to compare the product images, mounting points and selected option with their vehicle, and to make contact with the model, year and a photo of the installation area when unsure.
Eight checks before buying a Tank 300 snorkel
1. Confirm the exact vehicle first
Start with powertrain, model year and market specification. The current listing is labelled for the Tank 300 without a written year range or a Petrol/Hybrid split, so do not assume one option covers every version. Send your VIN-derived details and clear photos of the passenger-side guard, A-pillar and bonnet edge, and ask for written confirmation that the selected kit matches that vehicle.
2. Decide what you actually need it for
If the vehicle mostly sees dust and gravel, a raised intake is a reasonable upgrade to consider. If the goal is deep-water capability, pause: a snorkel alone does not address drivetrain breathers, electrical protection or recovery planning. Be honest about the use case, because it changes what else belongs in the budget—and whether a snorkel should be fitted at all.
3. Verify the real kit contents and material
Ask for the packing list and installation instructions for the exact colour option you intend to order. The listing images show the major components and describe the material as LLDPE, but the written listing does not enumerate every bracket, clamp and fastener. Confirm whether a template is supplied, whether the airbox connection is included and whether any part must be reused from the factory intake.
4. Treat drilling and panel cutting as the default assumption
Most A-pillar snorkel installations require holes in the guard and sometimes work around the inner guard and airbox. The current listing does not state a no-drill installation, so assume cutting and drilling until the supplied instructions for your variant say otherwise. Check what sits behind the panel—wiring, washer lines and structural seams—before committing, and budget for professional installation if you are not equipped to seal and rust-proof cut edges.
5. Choose the colour option deliberately
Seven options is a styling decision as well as a stock decision. Matte black disappears against most paintwork; the coloured options—Blue, Light blue, Gold, Silvery, White-coloured and Orange—make the intake a visible feature. Check the price for the exact option, because the listing prices differ between colours, and confirm the finish in current photos rather than assuming a match to your vehicle's paint code.
6. Check the accessories already on your A-pillar and bonnet line
A snorkel shares space with whatever is already fitted near the A-pillar: light brackets, antenna mounts, bonnet protectors, windscreen trim and some roof-rack wind deflectors. Compare mounting points before ordering, because two brackets competing for the same holes is a common reason a "direct fit" becomes a fabrication job. Note again that this listing does not include spotlights, and its bracket imagery should not be read as a lighting kit.
7. Consider legality, insurance and warranty before modifying
A snorkel is a body and intake modification. Rules for modified vehicles, inspection expectations and insurance disclosure obligations vary between Australian states and territories, and a modification can also affect how a warranty claim is assessed. Tell your insurer about the modification, keep the invoice and installation records, and check the current factory specifications for your vehicle on GWM Australia's Tank 300 page rather than relying on forum figures for wading depth or intake details.
8. Plan the post-installation inspection
After fitting, inspect the full intake path with the engine running: every clamp tightened, every joint seated, the ram head secured and the guard holes sealed. Then check again after the first wet-weather drive and the first dusty trip. Any whistle, dust tracking past a joint or movement in the tube is a reason to stop and re-seat the connection—not a cosmetic detail. If the vehicle does cross water, inspect the airbox and filter immediately afterwards, before the next start.
Which option suits your Tank 300?
For a standard or lightly modified daily driver that sees regular gravel, the practical choice is usually the colour option that matches the vehicle, fitted professionally with sealed penetrations. For a touring build, treat the snorkel as one line in a longer list: underbody protection, recovery points, tyre repair and inflation gear all matter before deep-water ambitions do. Our Tank 300 tyre inflator guide covers the air-side kit that pairs with remote touring, and the mud flaps and fender liners guide covers the wheel-arch protection that keeps mud and stones manageable on the same trips.
The wider Tank 300 accessories collection groups exterior, protection and performance items in one place. Compare categories separately: a snorkel changes where the engine breathes; it does not add armour, clearance or recovery capability.
Australian context and factory specifications
Factory wading figures, intake locations and towbar or accessory bulletins for the Tank 300 are published by the manufacturer and can change between model years. Use GWM Australia's current Tank 300 specifications as the primary source for what the unmodified vehicle is rated to do, and treat any aftermarket listing—including this one—as product information, not a vehicle rating.
Water-crossing technique is its own discipline: walk the crossing where safe, check depth and flow, enter slowly to manage the bow wave and never restart a stalled engine that may have drawn water. No accessory purchase replaces that judgement.
Send the details that make a fitment answer useful
Send your Tank 300 model year, Petrol or Hybrid powertrain, trim, chosen colour option, and clear photographs of the passenger-side guard, A-pillar, bonnet edge and airbox area. Include any existing light brackets, antenna mounts or bonnet accessories.
Ask us to confirm package contents, material, mounting method, drilling requirements and the exact delivered price for your selected option before ordering. Redact registration plates and personal information from photographs where practical.
Ask about snorkel fitmentFrequently asked questions
Does a snorkel let a Tank 300 cross deeper water?
It raises only the engine's air entry point. Drivetrain breathers, electrical components and the cabin remain at factory height, so treat any crossing as a judgement call and check the manufacturer's current specifications for the unmodified vehicle.
Does the listing separate Petrol and Hybrid versions?
No. The written listing is labelled for the Tank 300 without a powertrain split or year range. Confirm your exact powertrain, model year and photos of the installation area with the store before ordering.
Is installation no-drill?
The current listing does not state a no-drill installation. Assume guard drilling and sealing are required until the instructions for your selected variant confirm otherwise, and consider professional installation.
Are spotlights included with the snorkel?
No. The listing artwork explicitly notes that spotlights are not included. If you want A-pillar driving lights, treat them as a separate purchase with its own fitment checks.
Which colour option should I choose?
Matte is the low-visibility choice; the six coloured options make the intake a styling feature. Prices differ between options in the current listing, so confirm the delivered total for the exact colour before deciding.
Evidence boundary: the linked Decision Maker 4X4 listing and photographs support product identity, seven colour options, the stated kit layout and the general installation checks described above. The listing artwork's LLDPE material description and "spotlights not included" note are reproduced as listing statements, not independent test results. GWM Australia's website is the primary source for factory vehicle specifications. No independent fitment, material, wading or compliance test is claimed.
