Snatch Strap / Vehicle Recovery Questions

[JohnnyEgo]

So as the side of Jim's metal outbuilding can attest, I am not a great driver under near optimal conditions. I am from Florida, and have a Florida truck; a long bed Nissan Titan with 2wd. Friday was the annual 'make poor choices' night, when I pulled off the road onto a soft shoulder to help out another motorist, and promptly got stuck myself. Fortunately, a guy with a tow strap stopped by and pulled me out. It was made easier by the fact that I have front mounted tow hooks.

This is actually the second time this has happened to me since I've moved to Colorado, which points to the fact that I am unlikely to learn from my mistakes or install a limited slip differential in my truck. So it is probably a good idea for me to have a tow/snatch strap of my own for when I make this same mistake next year. Does anyone have any recommendations on straps or any tips for vehicle recovery without destroying anything?

[thebolt]

I never hurts to have extraction tools of your own. Some people want to help but don't carry the tools they need to provide the help. A limited slip is helpful on some occasions but it's not the cure all. I always carry tools, tire chains, a shovel, jumper cables, a hitch attachment, tow strap and tow chains in the winter.

They have been very helpful on many occasions.

[buffalobo]

Best tip - don't get stuck.

We have a couple of these.

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Towing...aps-Tow-Straps

Have also had good results with the Smittybilt.

[Great-Kazoo]

Best tip - don't get stuck.

We have a couple of these.

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Towing...aps-Tow-Straps

Have also had good results with the Smittybilt.

Should have mentioned that to him, before he turned a 3 car in to a 2 car with overhang

[buffalobo]

You just need a bigger ditch to catch the Floridians.

[boomerhc9]

You just need a flatter, less snowy ditch to temporarily catch the Floridians.

FIFY

[drift_g35]

ARB makes the best straps IMHO, however I have a smittybilt that I love that is much cheaper.

[Tinelement]

2 wheel drive truck.....?
Never herda such athang.

[Firehaus]

A Kenetic rope is my next purchase to complete this kit I just picked up.

http://www.asroffroad.com/kinetic-recovery-ropes/




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[Irving]

I'm glad you put that dent in Jim's garage first, because I put my mirror on it once after you did.