Looking for some sort of tow strap/rope to leave in trunk
Was thinking about the winter weather and felt like I should have some sort of recovery rope in my trunk Incase I pass someone stuck or a family member calls me and is stuck. I keep reading conflicting information about using d shackles also. Do people just use rope or 1 shackle or 2 shackles? I have a hitch so do I need a special pin or something to hook up to if I'm the one pulling someone out? All new to me.
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I don't think you need anything too special. The basics should do.
I personally like setups where the strap ends can be secured, rather than just holding on with a hook. Take a look at these...(or check out other stuff on the site) https://www.etrailer.com/Tow-Shackle...w/MT70029.html https://www.etrailer.com/Tow-Straps-...n/EM59798.html https://www.etrailer.com/Tow-Shackle...Up/CU63XR.html |
That seems what I was looking at, minus the hitch one. I like that a lot. Makes it simple
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Hardest part is hooking up to something that can take the yank….and those straps are meant to stretch to help pull. Look up some off road recovery videos, should help give you the idea.
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Tow straps != recovery straps.
Don't yank on a tow strap. Its just for slow static pulls, which if someone is stuck in the snow will prob result in you spinning tires. I would avoid any hooks, shackles etc, minimize the amount of metal **** that will be flying very fast if straps break. If you do go for a proper kinetic recovery strap, decide on what weight you expect to actually using it for. Honestly tho, a snow shovel, bag of sand and some of these would more realistically helpful. https://www.amazon.com/Escaper-Tract...20179800&psc=1 *Furthermore, look into the legal aspects of helping someone you don't know. This is America 2022, you break anything they sue you for all your worth* |
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Do those traction boards really work? |
Yeah those mud boards are pretty amazing.
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I was afraid of that too which is why I was thinking to limit it to 1 shackle maybe on my end or just all rope since rope wont hurt as much as a big shackle. I forgot about those grip tracks. not as fun as yanking someone out of a spot but definitely better in 2022 so I don't get sued Quote:
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Btw no shackles or metal crap needed. https://www.amazon.com/QIQU-Syntheti...33423047&psc=1 |
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