Recovery equip from Supercheap

Submitted: Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 18:36

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Mudripper

Hi all,

Just wondering if anybody has had any experience with the recovery stuff from Supercrap auto. I bought a winch extension strap for $31 (reduced from $62) because I couldn't resist the price. It looks alright (the stitching and webbing). They also sell a hand winch that looks virtually identical to the ARB magnum hand winch (although I already have a Tirfor, so I'm not looking for any winches). Just looking for opinions.

Cheers.

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Reply By: Member - Geoff H (QLD) - Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 18:44

Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 18:44

Hi Mudripper,

Not sure if their gear is any good these days, however I bought a Snatch Strap from them years ago and have used it three or four time over the last ten years and it worked each time.

Regards
Geoff

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Reply By: SDG - Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 18:46

Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 18:46

Have not had any problem with their snatch straps. Not tried any thing else.

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Reply By: Begaboy - Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 19:04

Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 19:04

Just a quick note - All this gear must meet MIN requirements set by Australian ISO requirements ( would prob fall into lifting gear ) from mem it has to be factor of 7

Not saying it is good or bad - but as a large multinational company they must comply to ADR rules

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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 21:20

Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 21:20

'as a large multinational company they must comply to ADR rules'
Agree, it must meet these spec as a min.

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Reply By: old mate - Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 19:18

Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 19:18

Years ago I bought a $39, 8000kg snatch strap from them.

Been used a few times, no dramas.

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Reply By: Mudripper - Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 20:05

Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 20:05

Also forgot to mention I bought an 8t snatchblock from them 2 yrs ago. It's been used heavily a number of times and no probs. They don't look much different from what you would get for twice the $. I think the bow shackles, straps etc have Australian Standards numbers printed on the packaging, so they are compliant.

Cheers everyone.

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Follow Up By: Batt's - Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 21:09

Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 21:09

I bought 2, 8 ton snatch blocks a couple of years ago & have put a lot of weight several times on 1 no problem don't think I ever reach 8 ton so they won't break. The snatch straps where tested in a 4x4 mag and are better than some leading brands. If the D shackles have a stamp on the packet and not the shackle I personally would throw them. Black Rat shackles have been tested to be the strongest or buy stamped ones from lifting supplier.

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Follow Up By: Jezza77 - Tuesday, Sep 07, 2010 at 13:38

Tuesday, Sep 07, 2010 at 13:38

agree cheap stuff do you for the odd job, but run black rat myself gets worked very hard weekend week out through mud sand and salt water i am happy to get two years from the product, have never tried cheaper brands from auto shops but i would be surprised to get one month in similar conditions

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Follow Up By: Member - Trouper (NSW) - Tuesday, Sep 07, 2010 at 19:08

Tuesday, Sep 07, 2010 at 19:08

Batt is correct the brand of snatchstrap was "Tow 2 Go" about $40 I bought one 12 months ago 8ton SWL, 9 metres long made in NZ. Alas they dont sell them anymore. Does anyone know where to buy Tow 2 Go?

regards ................jeff

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