When to replace your snatch strap

[weeds]

Is there a used by date for a hardy used well looked after snatch strap.....

Been thinking about my upcoming trip to fraser.....and thought about helping others who are stuck, touch wood I haven't been stuck on any of the islands around SEQ.

Most of the time with a bit of education (lower tyre pressures) I haven't need to drag out the snatch strap.

Than it dawned on me that my snatch strap must be around 20 years old, can only remember using it 2 maybe 3 times. It been kept in a canvass bag it's whole life while I have dragged it all over the country.

Given how busy fraser is these days I reckon there is a fair chance somebody may need a hand.

So I retired my old Opposite Lock strap and replaced it with and ARB model. I reckon it owes me nothing.

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[PhilipA]

Well mine is a Warn which is 30 years old and I will use it. Mine has been used a bit but kept out of the sun and washed after each use. Besides the towee should supply the snatch strap.

Although they do make a mess if they break.

I have seen one stove in the tailgate of an RRC when the other end broke, but that was with a stupid try at debogging.
Regards Philip A

[Tombie]

Rain hail or shine. I bin mine at 5 years..

Or after 8-10 recoveries.

[trout1105]

Mine is a couple of years old but still in the plastic it came with as I haven't had to use it as of yet.
I have had the opportunity to use it but have used the winch instead as I figure that by using the winch I have more control and the likelihood of damaging my truck or who I am recovering is lessened.
For Me a snatch strap would be my Last resort [thumbsupbig]

[dero]

I have an old black rat strap that has seen many years of service & abuse .
I have a new one now , but the old one remains as a tow rope or any odd duties that may take the shine off the new one .
I think if they are used sensibly they will give long service .

[Xtreme]

I always carry two - old & new.
When I come across someone who is stuck & hasn't got any recovery gear I offer them the used one, usually for about $50. This helps finance a replacement & makes them realise that they shouldn't go 4WD'ing without their own basic recovery gear.
I did this on the inaugural XBG Glenreagh Trip when some young blokes in Toyotas were having trouble getting off the beach at Yaringar NP.

[Gordie]

I always carry two - old & new.
When I come across someone who is stuck & hasn't got any recovery gear I offer them the used one, usually for about $50. This helps finance a replacement & makes them realise that they shouldn't go 4WD'ing without their own basic recovery gear.
I did this on the inaugural XBG Glenreagh Trip when some young blokes in Toyotas were having trouble getting off the beach at Yaringar NP.Hehehe...I love it...the spirit of free enterprise alive and well in the bush...good work. [bigsmile1]