Anyone tried this new recovery device yet?
Whaddayareckon?
http://www.bogout.com
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Anyone tried this new recovery device yet?
Whaddayareckon?
http://www.bogout.com
Hmmm, gotta say it's a good idea for certain spots.
I've seen straps used in a similar fashion for the same result
Not so good for, say, open beach, swampy ground or dunes by yourself, that is where Maxtrax etc are the go
I can see issues if you haven't got a convenient anchor point directly behind the wheel.
Also once you are out and have it wrapped around the wheel I can also see a hassle on occasion getting it off if you are in a cramped area.
I'd be making a tool to fish that attachement strap out from behind the wheel as well.
That would be a pain in the arse in Mud or Water esp with splits or other rims that only have a small opening.
But, overall, yeah, not bad at all
looks quicker to dig yourself out lol
I'll dig or winch, that looks like a pain in the ass
With a winch facing the wrong way, it could be a backup (no pun intended) device. I wonder how the materials perform over rocks and sticks with the weight of the vehicle on them.
I will buy one if the demonstration girl comes with it. Lol.
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Very cool idea :-)
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Originally Posted by krbrooking
Mr Plow: http://youtu.be/89hkmQKx9p4
Fixed that for you Rossco, link didn't workQuote:
Originally Posted by Rossco
Yeah, cheers heaps!! :)
Stupid app doesnt work. . . Sometimes!!
Variation on the theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LPcGJMQIWg
I think you would only be able to use this in very limited situations.
I could see this doing damage too, if a vehicle was stuck in mud and this was used there would be a huge amount of strain on the diff and axles trying to pull out of the suction of the mud as this would not allow for slip so a vehicle with weak diffs like Hilux/Prado or a Defender with their dodgy CV's you could end up not driving anyware.
There have been a few variations of using the drive wheel as a way of recovering yourself over the years.
Can see that other version working well in desert country using your spare instead of a sand bag, emergency only
Loved that big wide Hoe the guy used I take a smaller one better than a shovel sometimes
It looked like it involved a lot of work, but they succeeded. It must be a demo clip as I reckon there was enough of them to push the car out anyway. I have an old snatch strap that will suffice, if I ever get silly enough to go bush by myself and get stuck.
Once out how do you untie your wheels??
Looks like a pain to untie especially if you have limited room
Get bogged again and spin the wheel the other way.
Great minds think alike mate...Quote:
Originally Posted by biggqwesty
you either have to jack the wheel or 2 wheels if you use the dual set up they recommend
OR
drive forward/back the appropriate distance which means driving somwhere else with the device wrapped around your wheel/s in a tight scenario
once clear of the bog untie that small rope on the rim and pull side ways
wouldnt be rocket science I think.
But a good one to put in the memory bank
I think it would be too tightly wound on and no way your going to pull it sideways IMO
That won't work, you won't get the inside rope or the webbing from out under the tyre.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
The instructions show the vehicle be "driven away" and unrolling the device on the track.
I reckon it has to be a PIA which is why they didn't show it on the demo Vid (but I am a cynic).
I guess bottom line is that the device works as such and will get you out of the bog.
I think I'll stick with my Maxtrax tho
I prefer to use this method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_2C8aFt9Uo
In all seriousness I agree I think you could only use these in limited situations. Most of the time if your stuck wheels would be under mud / water or in ruts which would be a PITA to use.
Tie the winch cable to Russell Coight and bury him two feet in the dirt. That should hold it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossco