Thread: Rear Recovery Point

Use a shackle in a tow block in the receiver. You can get these from most ARB, OL, TJM, etc, etc, stores.

Whilst I won't say I haven't done it, it's not advisable to use the tow bar, especially the ball. If all else fails, and you absolutely have to, lay a hessian bag or a large towel over the ball to act as a dampener should it all go wrong.

I have always taken the tow bar out and used the pin for my rear recovery point... not sure if i should be shot for this?

Don't attach to the tow ball - deadly.

Originally Posted by Grover-98

I have always taken the tow bar out and used the pin for my rear recovery point... not sure if i should be shot for this?

You won't have any dramas doing that.

For my trip this weekend I have removed my ball and put a shackle through the eye on the hitch. Should do the job.

I have also strapped an old backpack to the spare wheel so I can roll the snatch strap up and leave it connected.

No mate, common practice for rear recovery. Just harder to get to the pin.

You can pick up a recovery hook bow as mentioned above from about $50 plus...just slides into the receiver, is secured by the pin, and it has a rated shackle.

Originally Posted by Grover-98

I have always taken the tow bar out and used the pin for my rear recovery point... not sure if i should be shot for this?

Originally Posted by BigJon

I have also strapped an old backpack to the spare wheel so I can roll the snatch strap up and leave it connected.

Brilliant idea...

Originally Posted by MickS

Brilliant idea...

Second that! note to self!

Originally Posted by MickS

No mate, common practice for rear recovery. Just harder to get to the pin.

You can pick up a recovery hook bow as mentioned above from about $50 plus...just slides into the receiver, is secured by the pin, and it has a rated shackle.

Exactly what I use, easy, strong and convienient...