(Bris) wanted roof rack, roof top tent and 4wd recovery equipment

[dannypatrol]

Hi everyone,
I am looking for a cheap roof rack, roof top tent and 4wd recovery equipment. I am a student and just starting out with 4wd driving. Let me know if you have anything what might help me.
Cheers

[BigRAWesty]

Tbh you will struggle to find second hand recovery gear. Most people destroy theirs before replacing..
Might also be worth trying the local FB buy swap and sell pages..

[Clunk]

IMO I'd stick with buying new when it comes to recovery gear such a s snatch straps, shackles etc......... Keep an eye out on Gumtree and local free adds for your roof rack and tent.

[First Patrol]

Do not agree, I just went down to local 2nd hand shop and there was a bag full of recovery gear there for $50 it had snatch strap, turfer heap of shackles endless slings etc. it was all in very good condition very happy!!!!!

[First Patrol]

But mate what you need I have an endless supply of endless slings, shackles and the like I'm happy to hook anybody up with.

[Clunk]

each to their own and thats why I said in my opinion............. I'm weary of new gear let alone someones second hand stuff that you don't know how it's been used

[First Patrol]

Correct clunk but you can inspect this stuff like anything else for damage. Alot of the time it will not affect swl of the recovery gear. Although a trained eye will confirm. I'm just saying look around as bargains are out there. But yes new recovery gear is ideal!!!

[First Patrol]

And new is not necessary best! I did a job where we used new slings every lift. 250 in total! 3 slings failed they were all brand new. It's just horses for courses but new not always the best. 2nd hand can do the job if on a budget and inspected properly before use!

[megatexture]

Danny if you have a patrol and your mates have cruisers, prados,Pajaros they are the ones that need to supply the straps, its bad enough you have to waste fuel going back to pull them out.

Personally id stick with new gear though the only way you can know if a strap is good is to test it to breaking point and then its farked anyway.

[dannypatrol]

thanks everyone, I saw they have a snatch block, strap, tree trunk protector kit for just 150 so I will buy that. I was looking into getting a high lift jack but that might be better for later on. I think it might be better to do first a safety course so I know better how to use stuff. I will keep an eye out for roof racks on gumtree