Tow balls are not to be used as recovery points

[Punderhead]

hi . I think it is a great idea just to remove hitch or tongue from towbar which most are removable and put the strap in the hole and put the pin back into hold it . so easy so safe and so quick.

Yep that is the safest option when you don't have a recovery point.

However hitch receivers are better because the strap is able to slide on the shackle to the correct angle if the snatch isn't a perfectly straight pull. It also reduces the likelihood of damage to the end of the strap, as pulling it against the square reciever can fray the side of it.

But as I said, infinitely better than a towball.

Cheers

[threedogs]

Just watching ET's fishing adventures , they bogged a 90s Prado on a sandy track, enter the tractor.
Looked to me that no one had a clue what they were doing. They secured the rusty chain some how to the
rear of the tractor and tied the chain around the tow ball. Then instead of a steady tow , he tried to snatch it out.
Very bad practice, the tractor driver IMO was lucky he never wore the chain as a bandana.
You would think they have safety consultants on shows like this, but a dangerous recovery, and to be avoided at all costs

[Rossco]

Hmmm. They kind of annoy me those programs. Was watching all 4 adventure the other day, they were doing a track in their 200 series dual cabs. Would have been a fairly easy and very enjoyable drive, however one of then was towing a MASSIVE trailer with both a quaddie and Polaris thingy on it, car was fully loaded with a tinny on top too. Anyway they crossed a river and suprise suprise they got stuck and carried on like it was a big drama with a bit of water coming in etc. Ended up wincing off the car in front under the trailer it had and breaking the rope. What do you expect really, don't think they even used their quaddie & Polaris thingy where they went either! !

[Oldmate1]

I spotted this prado the other day don't know what he did to bend it

[the evil twin]

I spotted this prado the other day don't know what he did to bend it

Backed into a shopping trolley, most likely...

[macca]

Are we supposed to state the obvious here? LOL

[Missy]

See this all too often. A group were doing it last time we went out to the powerlines. We tried to tell them its dangerous and it kills ppl, even offered to do it for them as I have rated recovery points, but no they were too smart for us. They even had groups of ppl standing around way too close, including at least 5 kids. Some ppl are just so stupid. Ignorance is not bliss when the tow ball smashes through ur windscreen killing u or ur mrs, or anyone.

[threedogs]

Agree the PPl with the bad habits have never been in a club or been shown by
someone in the know. Pig headed comes to mind, at least you tried to tell them.

Seems a shame it will sink in at the coronary inquest.

[katwoman]

http://www.unsealed4x4.com.au/issue011/#9


Just a few vids from Pat. A reminder to think of how you are going to recover before you do..

[Hodge]

I watched those last night. Some serious potential for death in a lot of those.