Hi guys,
Last post here was 12 Jan 2011.
Thought i would give it a bump to the top of the list as there are many many new members on this forum that would benefit from a good read of this thread.
Happy and Safe Recoveries for all.
Stay safe.
MR
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Hi guys,
Last post here was 12 Jan 2011.
Thought i would give it a bump to the top of the list as there are many many new members on this forum that would benefit from a good read of this thread.
Happy and Safe Recoveries for all.
Stay safe.
MR
Hello,
this was an extremely useful post to read, thank you everybody that contributed to it!
taught me a lot :D
Superb post mate, we would all be wise to remember these things.
Glad I read this and the one about snatch straps on tow balls, that would have been the first place I would of hooked the strap to.
Was out with a couple of mates last week and they were using the tow balls as recovery points, I will pass on the info.
Do pass it on mate it was only a week ago a woman was killed getting struck in the throat
Just made this Sticky so it can be found easier.
Ive just cut n pasted this ready to print out and keep in my truck !!!! Thank you !!!
I noted advice on keeping winch cable lubricated. No data on that from Warn, so can you help with the type of lube recommended. I have a mudflap rubber "skirt" covering the front of the winch, hopefully to keep some of the crud out.
nice info, maybe do a pdf with checklist to print and put in glovebox.
I'm only a 4wd newbie and havn't had the joy of recovery yet, but have done plenty of winch/block work with moving machinery,
There are a couple of other points that I always consider.
What will happen if something breaks.
a) will the load stop moving or roll away uncontrolled? - use chocks or secondary lines to stop load and reposition/retighten often
b) how will the equipment react? - blocks become projectiles, cables become whips - use mats on cables, safety lines on blocks
c) where are the safest places? - know the danger zones - especially in the line of the pull and if anyone needs to go into these zones to move or adjust anyting, stop the pull
And remember "maximum planning = minimal effort = maximum safety"