Recovery Kit

Further to that...at least I don't think we have any, will need to make some discreet enquiries :)1927 Oldsmobile Tourer

Corrugations...what are they?

Defenatly the cheapest way to buy recovery gear.

A kit should contain the basics like -

Snach strap
Winch strap
Drag chain
Rated D-shackels
Gloves
And a bag to carry it all in.

All the 4wd shops carry similar kits so just shop around on price.

Or place a wanted add in your local paper, you would be supprised how many people have a unused kit lying around.

If you would like a chat on the subject, gimme a call tomorrow, 0400 425 296, Ive been into the red wine tonight may not bee too gooderer..

Basics.

2( I prefer 4) RATED shackles. Rated means they have a SWL (Swfe working limit)

1(Again prefer2) Snatch straps. Theres a good write up on them in one of the current 4b matgs.. ARB are good.

Winch Blanket, good for snatch straps too. VERY much a must use item for safety. If a strap breaks, its like a bullet.. Goes like stink anbd doesnt stop for bone, or brains.

Shovel, obvious reasons!

2 Pr Gloves, Riggers yellow leather ones are very good.

Winch extension strap and tree saver are good if you have a winch ;)

Turfor 518 Hand winch if you dont have a elec winch, but these are high $100's in price.

Our cliub bad bad reports on BLACK RAT gear.. So up to you, but I'd steer clear fo it.

There could be more, but ths banrock station shirza is the real stuff! Nice Porterhouse with it, and Its me f4 the night.

If you areound Seaford area, Hit Alan at Oubtack accessories Hartnett Drive. Very oggd bloke, and knows ihs stuff. Also VERY good prices. Get to know him and use him a lot and he will do the right thing.,

Very nice of you too to buy Al the goods!!!

And don't forget the bible if things start to go wrong !

Hi Truckster,

How's your head this morning????
Drink plenty of water...you'll be right.

Hello Mrs Al,

One of those recovery kits should please him I am sure. But shop around and get the best price.

I bought one of them Rugged Tool Rolls from Opposite Lock. Very strong equipment(virtually unbreakable) but a tad overpriced at $245( but me money was burning a hole in me pocket ). It includes a shovel, axe, pick,mallet, bush saw. They are all interchangeable with the same handle. Packs away in a small bag. I do not have a snatch strap as I normally travel alone and have no use for one. I do have a winch and winch extension cable, HD gloves and a tree trunk protector. Also plenty of D shackles and a couple of heavy duty Bow shackles and some spare chain. I carry a Highlift Jack and steel jacking plate and a Bullbag. I also bought Staun TYre deflators. Also very expensive as they come in a packet of 4 but they work very well. Then there is the Aircompressor and..................hope nyou've got your mastercard at hand !!!!!

Cheers, Willem
Never a dull moment

seems like like snatchems are a very popular bit of recovery gear, but have to admit have never owned or even seen one. but being one who usually travels solo its probably not surprising. However, a very important bit of gear for me is an additional 75m. of winch cable and a single sheave pulley block. There have been plenty of times when my 10000lb. winch was never going do it, but the pulley block rigged back to the truck doubles the pull and makes everything so easy. Also halving the extraction speed helps control, specially when looking at a nasty drop and sitting on rocks at the same time. There is a moral here, D7's go where HJ75's cant !
cheers haze

FoN,

About to purchase the same sort of stuff . . . BUT . . . you need the snatch strap to be the correct strength for the total weight of vehicle plus trailer/caravan. I think 22000kg snatch strap for your setup!"Live today as if there may be no tomorrow"

Wombat

jees i wish my wife would buy me toys like that for the( her )car:(