Thanks Plasnart, I don't even know how to look at my old posts (and I wonder what they are even - I'll be working that out soon...)

Anyway, I accidentally misled - I asked him about TCs first, specifically/particularly for soft sand. He recommended AGAINST them for long term/regular use. I'm not interested in being first across the intersection when the light goes green. I was thinking (and a TC user/owner) said they work well for the back and forth forward and backward compact the sand and 'launch out' of your trouble spot.
Otherwise I agree with you, our Patrol is so far very reliable and capable, tows fine, 470,000+km now.
PC