Bogged on a wet bush road - what would you do?

[rafa]

Just thought we could post some ideas for self retrieval from being bogged on a wet bush road! This is going to happen to me this wet season up in the NT, so was hoping for some good ideas.

Scenario.

Gravel road. Sloppy as hell, many areas with water over road and depth markers arnt always a good guide as there may have been truck through before you cutting ruts in the middle. As the water is brown you cannot see the bottom. Pre walking the crossings not always a good idea as there may be crocs in the area.

No trees to winch off? What would you use to get out?

Going back usually means a lost job or not getting home. Plus not safe to leave vehicle as it prob won't be there when you get back, so work on the theory we have to get through.

I look forward to seeing what you would take or use, star pickets etc.

Any ex Telstra guys will know exactly what I mean. Think Palumpa to Wadeye

Cheers.

Marty.

[NissanGQ4.2]

No trees to winch off? What would you use to get out?

Carry a Ground Anchor

[choppie]

Just thought we could post some ideas for self retrieval from being bogged on a wet bush road! This is going to happen to me this wet season up in the NT, so was hoping for some good ideas.

Scenario.

Gravel road. Sloppy as hell, many areas with water over road and depth markers arnt always a good guide as there may have been truck through before you cutting ruts in the middle. As the water is brown you cannot see the bottom. Pre walking the crossings not always a good idea as there may be crocs in the area.

No trees to winch off? What would you use to get out?

Going back usually means a lost job or not getting home. Plus not safe to leave vehicle as it prob won't be there when you get back, so work on the theory we have to get through.

I look forward to seeing what you would take or use, star pickets etc.

Any ex Telstra guys will know exactly what I mean. Think Palumpa to Wadeye

Cheers.

Marty.

Not sure but thought I saw an anchor device like a sand anchor for a boat , worst case bury spare wheel and use as deadman

[rafa]

Carry a Winch Anchor

A boat one? Of can you buy a 4wd one?

Cheers

Marty

[NissanGQ4.2]

A boat one? Of can you buy a 4wd one?

Cheers

Marty

Sorry I think there more referred to as ground anchors and no I would not be using a boat one, they are designed for 4wd recoveries.

Google is your friend just type in "4wd ground anchor"

[rafa]

Sorry I think there more referred to as ground anchors and no I would not be using a boat one, they are designed for 4wd recoveries.

Google is your friend just type in "4wd ground anchor"

Google and YouTube def help. Looked at foldable pull pal. Looks awesome. Just what I need I think. But I'll wait to see if any others pop up in this thread.

Cheers

Marty

[NissanGQ4.2]

yeh I've never used one as I don't have a winch, I'm sure some of the regulars on here that have winches will be able 2 make some suggestions

[NP99]

What does Telstra provide for recovery?

[Maxhead]

Google and YouTube def help. Looked at foldable pull pal. Looks awesome. Just what I need I think. But I'll wait to see if any others pop up in this thread.

Cheers

Marty

I think these would work in your situation. They are designed to dig in the more you pull on them...How deep is the mud up there in those conditions???

[rafa]

I think these would work in your situation. They are designed to dig in the more you pull on them...How deep is the mud up there in those conditions???

Really varies mate. Always seems to have a bottom. But some times just so sloppy you can't grip. Tyres fill up. There you stay.

I'm pretty impressed from what saw on you tube. But would love to know what their really like by people who are actually using them, rather than a staged "bog" where your up to eyes in mud. And swearing. Lol.