Now I am sure this will get some different opinions and thoughts. Some will be strong for and some against. But, I would like some honest ideas.
We take our family vacation to the Summit County area every year between Christmas and New Years. For the last three years, we will go up Tiger Road and take our daughter dog sledding as part of her Christmas present. And every year, we have had to stop and pull someone out of the snow. They never get more than 2 tires off the side of the road. But the 2 tires end up in the ditch that is covered with snow. Pulling them out has been relatively easy. Tow strap around a hard part of their car to my tow ball. A slow steady pull while in 4-LO and out they come.
Before anyone get their panties in a wad about using the tow ball. Yes, I have seen the videos. They all seem to include the diver getting a foot-to-the-floor run on a 30-40 foot strap. And then it still takes a couple of jerks. Re-read above, “slow steady pull while in 4-LO and out they come.”
Since this is becoming a common occurrence, it is time to add a few better components to the truck. Better, heavier recovery strap. Couple of spare D-rings. And a hitch mount d-ring.
The challenge I have is tying to the other vehicle. It is not always easy to find a good, solid place to connect to that won’t cut into the strap. For that reason, I am considering getting a chain with clevis hooks.
If they are stuck to the point I will need a running start, it is time to call in the professional. I am doing this as the prepared, good samaritan.
So what are some thoughts or ideas on the best way to connect to other vehicles that aren’t set up with a good recovery point?
We take our family vacation to the Summit County area every year between Christmas and New Years. For the last three years, we will go up Tiger Road and take our daughter dog sledding as part of her Christmas present. And every year, we have had to stop and pull someone out of the snow. They never get more than 2 tires off the side of the road. But the 2 tires end up in the ditch that is covered with snow. Pulling them out has been relatively easy. Tow strap around a hard part of their car to my tow ball. A slow steady pull while in 4-LO and out they come.
Before anyone get their panties in a wad about using the tow ball. Yes, I have seen the videos. They all seem to include the diver getting a foot-to-the-floor run on a 30-40 foot strap. And then it still takes a couple of jerks. Re-read above, “slow steady pull while in 4-LO and out they come.”
Since this is becoming a common occurrence, it is time to add a few better components to the truck. Better, heavier recovery strap. Couple of spare D-rings. And a hitch mount d-ring.
The challenge I have is tying to the other vehicle. It is not always easy to find a good, solid place to connect to that won’t cut into the strap. For that reason, I am considering getting a chain with clevis hooks.
If they are stuck to the point I will need a running start, it is time to call in the professional. I am doing this as the prepared, good samaritan.
So what are some thoughts or ideas on the best way to connect to other vehicles that aren’t set up with a good recovery point?