Snatch strap query

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Originally Posted by BillsGU

I have seen a number of vehicles tied down on tow trucks and trains. The ones I have seen are always tied down by straps over the wheels. I can't remember any that used the factory tie downs. What do they do on the ferry to Tassie if it gets rough?

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Yeah you're right, straps over the wheels is the usual way. Lol, by the looks of it they don't use much on the spirit. Did you see the carnage a few weeks ago!?
I think it depends on which deck you Park on.

>>>tappin from tassie

http://m.theage.com.au/victoria/ferr...04-golshc.html

>>>tappin from tassie

Yep - should have used a strap around the wheels .......................................

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Originally Posted by 4bye4

I agree with you completely Robo and wasn't trying to argue the point. Its just that I have experienced a lot of feedback from suppliers/manufacturers who finally judge with the question "how much will it cost".
Best idea is for groups like us to keep pushing and ensuring what we do is safe and seen to be safe.
Speaking of warnings, this one from a piece of equipment I get in from Italy. Attachment 67900 Still haven't worket out what a flightling is.

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No offence taken Mate.
Safety first, gets you, your family & friends there in one piece, Is always a good thing hey.

3m Tree Trunk protector being sold as a "Snatch Strap"

This really shits me.... whether it's just an innocent typo or an intentional attempt to misrepresent a product, it's still F***ING dangerous. Some poor beginner will probably buy it and use it as a snatch strap.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Snatch-St...sAAOSwo3pWeNGo

"This special snatch strap also protects the environment as you explore it."

I've sent a message to the seller.

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Originally Posted by DaveGQ

3m Tree Trunk protector being sold as a "Snatch Strap"

This really shits me.... whether it's just an innocent typo or an intentional attempt to misrepresent a product, it's still F***ING dangerous. Some poor beginner will probably buy it and use it as a snatch strap.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Snatch-St...sAAOSwo3pWeNGo

"This special snatch strap also protects the environment as you explore it."

I've sent a message to the seller.

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VERY common practice on that site to include market place words in the main description, = more search return hits.
Even if it's not the intended use of the product.
Not sticking up for them, just pointing out how some sellers try to improve hits on their item.

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Originally Posted by 4bye4

I agree with you completely Robo and wasn't trying to argue the point. Its just that I have experienced a lot of feedback from suppliers/manufacturers who finally judge with the question "how much will it cost".
Best idea is for groups like us to keep pushing and ensuring what we do is safe and seen to be safe.
Speaking of warnings, this one from a piece of equipment I get in from Italy. Attachment 67900 Still haven't worket out what a flightling is.

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Wiki search=
Flighting is an advertising term for a timing pattern in which commercials are scheduled to run during intervals that are separated by periods in which no advertising messages appear for the advertised item.

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Originally Posted by Robo

Wiki search=
Flighting is an advertising term for a timing pattern in which commercials are scheduled to run during intervals that are separated by periods in which no advertising messages appear for the advertised item.

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True but not in this sense... in this case they are referring to the 'engineering' term, "flight" of stairs is another

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Originally Posted by the evil twin

Is it a Boring Machine, Elevator or Auger or somesuch?


'Flighting' is the spiral pitch that moves material along a rotating shaft

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Originally Posted by the evil twin

True but not in this sense... in this case they are referring to the 'engineering' term

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Ok I started it so I'll try to finish it. The machine is in fact a large commercial leaf and debris sucker. The warning is on the case near where the fan is rotating, by fan read impellor, 4 bladed heavy chopperupper. So none of the offered definitions really fit. But and you will notice it is a big but, the same company also makes tractors and AUGERS. I recon the safety chief has said "we must place warning stickers on this cover" and the sticker puter oner has just done that using the warning stickers he or she has. The machinery is from Italy so there is also a chance the aforementioned puter oner may not speak or read english and just knows the sticker is a warning.

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Originally Posted by the evil twin

Snatch strap rating should be 2 to no more than 3 times the actual weight of the lightest vehicle in the snatch.

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I bought my , as yet unused snatch strap early on in my Patrol ownership & had never had one before. Our Patrol is around 3700kg in travel ready guise & I guess we could add around 1400kg for a fully laden Tvan - so a max of around a bit over 5 tonne. The strap I have is a 1200kg one. Nevertheless I've had a nagging doubt for some time that the 1200kg rating is too high , particularly if I either need to snatch someone else, or if I need the Patrol to be snatched solo. Last week our local 4wd club had a 'silent auction' for some donated gear to raise money for a charity & I scored an ARB 8000kg strap for $65. I suspect the best strategy would be to carry both straps but with a preference to use the 8000kg, keeping the 1200kg as a last resort. Does this sound reasonable?

I understand that winching is the preferable option where feasible.