Can you strap you tracks onto the spare?
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Can you strap you tracks onto the spare?
Yes I'd be able to fit them somewhere. Sounds like these are pretty useful over in WA. More useful than a hand winch?Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyG
Ditto on the Maxtrax. Make sure you have good condition LT rated tyres and take a spare carcass if you dont' already have 2 spares.
Have a look at the 'Stonestomper' site for rear window protection. They work well, but you do need to widen the rear mudflap out into the flare a little more than the std setups, to deflect the rocks picked up by the outer tread.
If you decide not to go down that path, the quilted foil insulation, works well as a rear window protector, but I would use a double layer. ( also works well inside the rear windows as an insulator, to reduce the effect of the sun on your fridge )
I have often wondered if a sheet of the plastic they use for clear plastic blinds would work as a glass protector.Mount it just using water or a weak glue and the rear wipe to hold it in place????
At worst some velcro tags glued to the glass plus the water to hold it on???????
Andrew
Have a look at "Obies rear window protector" site , it saved my rear window a number of times and its a cheap compared to a new rear screen replacement . Its a shame that u can't buy similar rear tail light protectors .:(
How about two layers of core flute? As last line of defense Real estate agent sign stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by LandyAndy
Going down the Birdsville last year, passed three Toyotas towing campers. At mugerindee ?, was told all three had broken rear windows.
At this link is all of these options and another one that uses those foam floor tiles that "jigsaw" together underneath a polycarbonate sheet (it's the last one on the page).
camper trailer stone guards
My Dad has an Obie one on his Landcruiser. It works well but the polycarbonate has actually scratched his glass over time in a couple of small places.
The page also covers ideas for stone guards and mudflaps.
Regards,
Scott
Long handled shovel - Definitely take. YESQuote:
Originally Posted by BSM
Compressor - Definitely take YES
Snatch strap and shackles - Definitely take. YES, I'd take two straps
Recovery Tracks - Probably won't take - quite bulky; can be very handy, better option to the hand winch.
Exhaust Jack - Not sure - Its very bulky; Personally I wouldn't, also throw the LR scissor jack away and take a small trolley jack, this can double as a spare jockey wheel.
Hand winch - Might take, I've never needed it to date though, and its heavy; NO, very hard work to use, if you're young and fit, then maybe, tracks would be a better option though.
Also alway carry a stick or rolled up newspaper to join snatch straps, for rear window protection, cut up some beer cartons and tape them to the rear window, carry 4 blocks of wood, hardwood preferably, about 6x6x2", great for stability when jacking up the car and such, tarp for laying on the ground.
Sat Phone.
Baz.
Message received loud and clear on the recovery tracks everyone, Thankyou. Although they're only the Aldi variety, they are now coming along.Quote:
Originally Posted by Redback
Thanks for the hand winch view Baz. I was still in two minds.
I like the trolley Jack idea too. However I've got two bottle jacks already, And I'm thinking of taking a single axle stand also which can be the spare jockey wheel. So I recon I'll be covered there.
Sat Phone - yes that's a definite.
Consider taking Sandbags instead of maxtrax. They take up no room, weigh nothing, cost nothing , just fill with sand & chuck under the wheels ... job done.
Wish I'd invented Maxtrax , I'd have made a fortune selling something completely un-necessary , but then I don't suppose you can't bolt sandbags to your 4x4 and make it look like your going somewhere !!! :wasntme:
As mentioned, core flute , real estate signs are the best rear window protector - velcro in the corners. you only need one layer.
Tarp up for water crossings, you don't need a bloody car bra - its not an Evoque :)