Thread: A spectacular example of how NOT to perform a recovery

I must say, that tie-down point was quite strong.

Originally Posted by jboot51

I must say, that tie-down point was quite strong.

Yes I was quite surprised as well - to me it looks like the standard rear tow point rather than the rear tie down but irrespective of what it is, I was surprised the internal bumper of the vehicle came away rather than the tow/tie point breaking first.

Using a wire cable as a snatch strap - what were they thinking

That happened in Shoalwater the other week,a Prado driver launched his boat off the beach,a boat ramp was 100 feet away and got stuck,a FJ cruiser snatched him out with a ratchet strap,the tie down eye ripped off the FJ. Pat

Originally Posted by garrycol

Yes I was quite surprised as well - to me it looks like the standard rear tow point rather than the rear tie down but irrespective of what it is, I was surprised the internal bumper of the vehicle came away rather than the tow/tie point breaking first.

Using a wire cable as a snatch strap - what were they thinking

Hows your PDF going on your RRS ,they cause lots of trouble you know ,and stay away from the simpson,it's proven they can't go there. Pat

Originally Posted by garrycol

Yes I was quite surprised as well - to me it looks like the standard rear tow point rather than the rear tie down but irrespective of what it is, I was surprised the internal bumper of the vehicle came away rather than the tow/tie point breaking first.

Using a wire cable as a snatch strap - what were they thinking

Look between the 2 vehicles. Broken snatch strap. Was he even in 4 WD? I don't know that vehicle, I think at this point, we should have our members describe how they would attempt that recovery. I would be interested to see how it should be done, according to AULRO. Bob EDIT. in other words, put your expertise where your mouth is,

Originally Posted by PAT303

Hows your PDF going on your RRS ,they cause lots of trouble you know ,and stay away from the simpson,it's proven they can't go there. Pat

I know where you have been . Discussion was basically OK but we now have the buy a Toyota type comments etc so it is time to exit.

Originally Posted by garrycol

I know where you have been . Discussion was basically OK but we now have the buy a Toyota type comments etc so it is time to exit.

So, you have no idea on how to do the recovery. Any one else? Or are you all going to chicken out? What is the saying, tarmac 4x4 . Bob

Originally Posted by bob10

I think at this point, we should have our members describe how they would attempt that recovery. I would be interested to see how it should be done, according to AULRO. Bob EDIT. in other words, put your expertise where your mouth is,

being in a land rover, we never would've gotten stuck in the first place.