Please recommend me some recovery gear

[MobyDisco]

Hi All,

It's time to take the Mobydisco D3 off road. We're planning to start simple ... the trails and beaches of Bribie Island.

What recovery gear do you recommend I buy before setting out?

I think I need:
* a compressor (any recommendations on which one to buy? Happy to spend more for something fast and fully featured)
* a snatch strap rated to 8000Kg (which one?)
* a recovery damper

Anything else? All advice appreciated, thanks.

[**Discovery300Tdi**]

Hi All,

It's time to take the Mobydisco D3 off road. We're planning to start simple ... the trails and beaches of Bribie Island.

What recovery gear do you recommend I buy before setting out?

I think I need:
* a compressor (any recommendations on which one to buy? Happy to spend more for something fast and fully featured)
* a snatch strap rated to 8000Kg (which one?)
* a recovery damper

Anything else? All advice appreciated, thanks.


Mate all my gear is from arb. If you go see them and let them know what sort of 4wdin you intend of doing they will help you out. Your basic gear should consist of ....

- snatch strap
- tree trunk protector
- equalizer strap
- winch extension strap ( if you have a winch)
- x2 rated bow shackles
- if no winch - a hand winch (magnum)
- you can get the dampner but I just use my arb bag
- and a niffty arb bag to store everything in.

As in regards to a compresor I got a portable arb one. It comes in it's own little box with all connections and fittings are they are great.

Hope that helps.

Simon

[MobyDisco]

Thanks Joker. There's an ARB near me at Strathpine, so I could get there easily and have a word to them about what I need. :BigThumb:

[WhiteD3]

You will need to replace the scissor jack that comes with the D3 (and D4 I assume) as it is unsuitable for use on anything other than level concrete or bitumen.

[Jock The Rock]

I have never been a big fan of ARB gear

You pay the earth for the stuff and its more often than not, just as good as anything else

(I'm not saying don't go there, just don't buy anything there until you have a look around)

There are some good things that ARB make like Lockers etc but no way will I be paying $180 for ARB's top of the line snatch strap

Have a shop around before you splash out your hard earned in any of their shops

Check out eBay, your local TJM store and other places

Black Rat Snatch Strap (Recovery Kit) & Bonus Gift - eBay 4x4 Accessories, Exterior, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 07-Dec-09 15:37:21 AEDST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Black-Rat-Snatch-Strap-Recovery-Kit-Bonus-Gift_W0QQitemZ350285151563QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item518e9f3d4b)

IRONMAN SMALL RECOVERY KIT SNATCH STRAP SHACKLES HITCH - eBay 4x4 Accessories, Exterior, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 29-Dec-09 14:16:52 AEDST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/IRONMAN-SMALL-RECOVERY-KIT-SNATCH-STRAP-SHACKLES-HITCH_W0QQitemZ270492690100QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_C ar_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3efa9ee6b4)

[vnx205]

If you place any faith in 4WD magazine tests, a couple of years ago, a snatch strap from SuperCheap outperformed all the name brands.

Of course places like that often change their suppliers, so the same one might not be available now.

[dmdigital]

Sand Driving:

2 x rated recovery shackles
Snatch strap
Jacking plate - 60cm x 60cm square of forming ply will do
Bottle jack - as mentioned you have a scissor jack which is bad news, make sure to get a large enough bottle jack to fit the vehicle
Compressor - new ARB ones are actually quite good, but make sure you get one rated for continuous use.
Recovery points - front and rear. Rear point is easy, just buy a tow hitch receiver (usually comes with a shackle). For the front have a search on the forum.
Shovel - have a look at 4x4 Accessories - Off Road Shovels - Combo Shovel (http://www.4x4equip.com.au/listProduct/4x4+Accessories/Off+Road+Shovels)
E-Z-Deflator from ARB - well worth getting or you can get Staun's
Good tyre gauge (from when you re-inflate the tyres).

If the front recovery option is two recovery eyes on a bullbar or on the chassis rails then an 2 extra shackles and a small equaliser strap is also essential.

Like others I'm not a great fan of ARB but some of their equipment is good. The added advantage is it gives you a one stop shop, however I tend to find they are also very poor on knowledge of anything other than a Toyota off-road unless you talk to their head office.

[cal415]

Dont forget the UHF! very hand when recovering someone or being recovered...

[Drover]

BCF stock Australian made "Just Straps" and they are as good as you will get any where.

Various kits available. For about $300 they have kit with the works !
Check out "Just Straps" web site for inventory.

I have a new ARB portable compressor and goes like a rocket and no problems (so far)

[MobyDisco]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your advice. :BigThumb:

[Tote]

+1 for both the ARB compressor and the Just Straps kit. I've got both and am happy with them, particularly the compressor which is very quick.
Regards,
Tote

[AnD3rew]

For the work you are talking about the only thing you really need is the snatch strap and a couple of appropriately rated bow shackles, hook yourself up if you are stuck and wait until some kind sould passes, which in places like Bribie, Noosa North Shore and Fraser is not likley to take too long. Grab a shovel from the tool shed and a large plastic kitchen cutting board as a jack plate and you are reaedy to go, any thing beyond that for that kind of work is a nice to have.

A compressor is nice, but as long as you take it easy there are service stations where you can pump the tires up not too far from most beach access points, although it is good to have a good quality tyre gauge with you. You definitely don't need winches and tree trunk protectors etc for that kind of work.

Start with the snatch strap, the tyre gauge and the bow shackles. Leave the rest until you are ready to head into the serious bush tracks, and even then the snatch strap and shovel will get you through 90% of recovery situations unless you are travelling solo.

[Guss]

Has anyone mentioned Maxtrax Recovery Tracks, or similar.

Though I don't know where you would store them

[jonesy63]

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Recovery points - front and rear. Rear point is easy, just buy a tow hitch receiver (usually comes with a shackle). For the front have a search on the forum. ...

Don't waste money on these - the D3s come with front and rear recovery points! (Hidden behind plastic trim plates).

[Noosajim]

Hi Guys, I recently purchased a ABR Sidewinder portable compressor of the internet thru ABR it is unreal, have a look at 4WD mags review it was one of the cheapest and had best results. I pump up all wheels from 18 psi to 38 psi at about 2-3 minutes per tyre and you dont have to stop between trye inflation. just my 2 bobs worth Jim

[slug_burner]

Shovel,
tyre gauge,
compressor,
snatch strap and shackels,
hand winch,

You can bury your spare and pull yourself out if no one else comes by to pull you out on your snatch strap. Decreasing pressure in your tyres is always a good start to avoid digging yourself in. And if all else fails you can dig yourself out with your shovel. Shovel will also help with all othet methods described above.