Tree Trunk Protector

[Tonks]

Hi guys,

Is a tree trunk protector and a equaliser strap the same thing,

Cheers,

Tonks.

[threedogs]

No Don't be confused by them , the tree trunk will be nice and wide to spread the load across the tree trunk.
Equaliser can be chain or webbing both have no elastic effect in them, as in to say no stretch. Tree trunk protector will have a higher rating too

[MudRunnerTD]

No.

A Tree Trunk Protector is a wide strap generally 3m long and used to protect the tree from being ring barked by mongrels that wrap a winch cable around the tree trunk cause they are Lazy Dogs.

An Equaliser strap is often used as a short loop strap between the Two from recovery hooks to "equalise" the recovery pull across both sides of the car rather than all the recovery force going down 1 chassis rail only. It then allows to be connected to to provide a central recovery point.

[nissannewby]

You can get them in packs of 12 and 24 can't you....... Woops wrong place lmao

[threedogs]

Equaliser used or recommened more for IFS 4x4s as well..
But as MR says spreads the load across two points of the chassis therefore equalising load


Thinking glow plugs but cans also come in 12s and 24s lol

[Tonks]

No Don't be confused by them , the tree trunk will be nice and wide to spread the load across the tree trunk.
Equaliser can be chain or webbing both have no elastic effect in them, as in to say no stretch. Tree trunk protector will have a higher rating too

You would still be able to use the tree trunk protector as an equaliser on your 2 recovery point on the front, couldn't you, it has no stretch in it.

[threedogs]

Yeah but they are big straps don't see how you could do it some are 4 inches wide.
Best to use each strap for its intended purpose, IMO

[macca]

Why not TD the loop in the end of the strap is plenty big enough for the tree trunk protector to fit through.
This equalizer is a new fad must have gizmo being marketed. Why not use a tree trunk protector if you have one and multi task an item, equals carrying less gear IMO

[NP99]

You can get them in packs of 12 and 24 can't you....... Woops wrong place lmao

Glow in the dark

[nissannewby]

Why not TD the loop in the end of the strap is plenty big enough for the tree trunk protector to fit through.
This equalizer is a new fad must have gizmo being marketed. Why not use a tree trunk protector if you have one and multi task an item, equals carrying less gear IMO

They are all "rated" anyway so use what you have. It's the same as anything and I'm with you Macca if your smart in the application then you can easily get away with minimal gear.