Thread: Recovery Points

The Mitch Hitch connects to not only the the rear recovery point but also in the slot that the standard tow bar connects to. The Mitch Hitch is rated at 3500kg the same as all other D3/D4/RRs tow bars so if you are happy using these bars for recovery then there is no reason to use the Mitch Hitch the same way as you would use any other tow bar based recovery point. Noting that the Mitch Hitch along with other bars are not dedicated recovery points as such but can be used as such.

Garry

Yeah I'm sure its just me but I feel intuitively that the receiver pin through the snatchem spreads the forces better than a D shackle.

Its covered in the owners manual. When all else fails read the instructions.
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steve

Looking at this again as I now have a D4. Now the rear one looks more than sufficient, its the front ones I am concerned about. Did anyone else notice a major issue with the video? It appears that they have also used weight distribution bars, not just hooked up to the so called recovery points? Also lifting is very different to Shock loading a point as with a recovery. I am not doubting peoples word, but has anyone tested one to destruction as for anything rated this has to occur. Now I understand they are not technically rated or approved by LR no matter what any mechanic or representative says, therefore if something does go wrong raises the question, if at worst you injure or kill someone using them you may be personally liable for using a non rated product. I know the anchor points you buy are not necessarily better, but at least rated. Just for an example re rigging our rescue ropes are rated to 3500kg capacity and lifting capacity but safety margins factored in more like 250kgs with shock loading, same with anchor points,however anchor points for 250kg are very different to nearly 3000kgs.

I cannot recall a single failure ever being mentioned anywhere using the front or rear recovery points. I think that says enough. Practice safe recovery and always use a line/strap dampener so if the impossible does happen, it won’t be a catastrophe.

I suggest you go and overthink all the other Land Rover problems. Their recovery points are probably the one thing they got right

Originally Posted by CraigE

Did anyone else notice a major issue with the video?

What video - I assume you refer to the Youtube video where they lift vehicles with cranes etc

If so that video has nothing to do with the recovery points - the video is testing the chassis strength not recovery points.

I have used both front and back for serious snatching in some serious mud and never had an issue. Back one is built solid as a brick sh*thouse - front one not so much.

Did raise the question on how/ when to replace the front one after a few knocks bent it but never got much further.

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Originally Posted by HarryO

I have used both front and back for serious snatching in some serious mud and never had an issue. Back one is built solid as a brick sh*thouse - front one not so much.

Did raise the question on how/ when to replace the front one after a few knocks bent it but never got much further.

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Yeah thats my point, the back one is what it should be the front one not so much, will be looking at front options as I prefer double recovery points to a snatch via a centering bridle, distributes the weight better.