Curious?

[Ry' N Jen]

I was wondering why there are no threads here that discuss the art of vehicle recovery?
Weather it be winching ones own KJ out of the schlop, winching out a fellow Liberty. Or using a come along, tow straps, High Lift jacks, etc.
Proper technique and all that other important stuff.

This seems like it could be an educational thread.

Cheers
Ry'

 

[ms5490renegade]

yea def.

 

[tommudd]

Hard to tell someone how to it properly due to so many variables, depending on location of the vehicle, whats around you, if you are in mud, on rocks, in sand, how the vehicle that is stuck is sitting, for me at least its been a learning process for over 30 years, all stucks have some things in common (somebody is stuck) but each has its own little twist to it.

 

[tjkj2002]

Hard to tell someone how to it properly due to so many variables, depending on location of the vehicle, whats around you, if you are in mud, on rocks, in sand, how the vehicle that is stuck is sitting, for me at least its been a learning process for over 30 years, all stucks have some things in common (somebody is stuck) but each has its own little twist to it.

Yep you are right,it takes years of practice and you still have to learn new things and ways since every recovery is never the same.I have been trained and have had to come up with some really "hillbilly" techniques to get vehicles recovered while in the military and deployed to Iraq and Afganistan.Most times it's doing the safest way is the only way but then there are those times that just getting it unstuck what ever the cost is the name of the game(even a human life if needed).You come up with some crazy ways when bullits are whizzing past your head,and most of the time they work.

Now don't get me wrong here now in the states I use the utmost caution when doing a recovery with the safest products available.Do not use unsafe recovery practices unless you are highly trained and everyone is 100% aware of the possible risks,then again just don't do anything unsafe or you think is unsafe period,not to say there aren't any risks to begin with but you can prevent most accidents when recovering another vehicle.

 

[Dave]

I was winched out of a mud hole with a Warn 9000 (I think-it might have been a #8000) and I used my 18,000lb recovery strap (the kind with loops - not steel hooks) and Warn recovery shackle in my trailer hitch receiver on one other occasion.

I do have a tow strap with metal hooks but they are only ok for towing a vehicle and not recovery. It is branded (forget the brand) and made in Canada, so I know it is a good quality one. I think it is rated at 18,000 lbs. I won't use anything rated lower. Safety first.

I am sure there is some good stuff on the interned about the proper way to use recovery equipment. Need to find the links. It will be informative.

Dave

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Good day,
I guess what I should of asked is if people could/ would suggest different types of recovery equipment off roader's should carry?

Jennifer and I have a 9000 lbs winch with an Extra wired control unit for the winch.
(Still tring to find a front mount receiver hitch for the KJ- keeping our fingers crossed!)
Or a KJ Backbone Bumper System™, ARB Bumper. We can't decide!

We also carry two 2"x6' tree straps.
3"x30' and a 4"x"30' recovery strap.
2"x20" tow strap + a 2"x20" stretch tow strap.
4 SMC 10500 lbs steel carabiners.
HiLift jack
gloves
12 volt impact gun. But I'm on the hunt for a good compressor/tank.
Blanket
And some more bits and bobs

 

[icarl]

Try this: Drive out by yourself and get stuck in a mud hole with nothing but a broken shovel, a seized come-along, a 6 ft chain, a 10' recovery strap, and a hi-lift jack. MacGiver eat your heart out! Now, i got out in only 2.5 hours. Lets see if you can beat that! Practice makes perfect!

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Try this: Drive out by yourself and get stuck in a mud hole with nothing but a broken shovel, a seized come-along, a 6 ft chain, a 10' recovery strap, and a hi-lift jack. Mac-Giver eat your heart out! Now, i got out in only 2.5 hours. Lets see if you can beat that! Practice makes perfect!

Good one!
That would make one hell of a contest at a KJ or other Jeep club meet!
I can hear all the "I this" and "I almost that" and so on.
I'm sure alot of us true off road enthusiasts have many a similar tale to tell!
I know I do.
Usually the more outrageous the story, the more likely it happened that way.
Within reason of course


I came across a good site from Australia and one from the UK.
http://www.cdu.edu.au/ehs/science/4x4RecoveryFlyer2005.pdf
http://www.ukoffroad.com/tech/recovery.html
http://www.4x4abc.com/4x4training/recovery-winch-training.html
and a book on the topic for those who are interested.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Off-road-Recovery-Techniques-Principles-Four-wheel/dp/189987013X
Seen some crazy ****, done some as well to get out to go home!

Cheers
Ry'

 

[offrovering]

check bill burke out, he is the king at recovery