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Thanks for the recommendation! Yeah, one spare definitely not enough, as lots of place I'd like to go actually recommend to bring 2 spares. Learning how to patch onsite really helps and the kit is ordered.
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Guess the other trucks also have the same thoughts
Yeah, always remember this #1 essential rule when escaping from the civilization.
I prefer triple locks. I have broken a front diff before in a 100. Slee installed ARB's with factory 80 switch. The DAC (da air compressor) turns on the compressor.
How I built mine. Tires, recovery strap, sliders.
This year: winch plate purchased, winch install.
This is what my needs are for what I do. Belly Armor would be great, but I try to avoid going where it’s required. Front/rear bumpers are scratched and missing paint but holding up okay. Eventually I may need those.
FYI...
4x4 will get you there, lockers where you should not be, winch will pull you out.
To me priority is tires and recovery.
This year: winch plate purchased, winch install.
This is what my needs are for what I do. Belly Armor would be great, but I try to avoid going where it’s required. Front/rear bumpers are scratched and missing paint but holding up okay. Eventually I may need those.
FYI...
4x4 will get you there, lockers where you should not be, winch will pull you out.
To me priority is tires and recovery.
Wife and I on "easy" solo and not too remote trip after heavy rains in Capitol Reef NP. Notum Rd and Burr Trail. No cell coverage or CB folks in range.
295 tires, tri-locked, bumpers, sliders, winch, maxtrak, Hi-lift, recovery stuff, etc, etc ...
We had walked through area where Cruiser is sitting many times doing road building where road was washed out to right of photo, ground was solid. When Cruiser got this far it started to sink and ground began liquefying. Maxtrak disappeared into the muck and were no help, Nothing to hook winch to. Dig and drain, and dig. Expected to dig for a day or two to get out. Sometimes you get lucky, road crew showed up just as it was getting dark with a huge tractor that lifted and pulled us out.
After this got my ham license and carry a Pull Pal with me.
You need to be very prepared for solo trips, conditions can seem okay, until they are not.
Be careful out there.
295 tires, tri-locked, bumpers, sliders, winch, maxtrak, Hi-lift, recovery stuff, etc, etc ...
We had walked through area where Cruiser is sitting many times doing road building where road was washed out to right of photo, ground was solid. When Cruiser got this far it started to sink and ground began liquefying. Maxtrak disappeared into the muck and were no help, Nothing to hook winch to. Dig and drain, and dig. Expected to dig for a day or two to get out. Sometimes you get lucky, road crew showed up just as it was getting dark with a huge tractor that lifted and pulled us out.
After this got my ham license and carry a Pull Pal with me.
You need to be very prepared for solo trips, conditions can seem okay, until they are not.
Be careful out there.
Very important advice and stuff of nightmares!
My experience was similar to that except my driver's side rear axle was resting on a bolder under the water. There was no amount of digging that was going to pull me off it
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Very important advice. What's the advantage HAM has over CB? Should just HAM is enough (we always keep Walkie-Talkie) or both?
Guess another entry to my list of upgrade
Ham has the range and repeaters to go far enough to get help to be able to hear you
EXACT reason I'm going to get my HAM license! I do most of my travel solo in areas where cell coverage is absent. Getting one of the Garmin InReach phones as well for backup. My bigger concern is that if I picked up an injury while hiking from my campsite I'd use the InReach to contact emergency services.....NOT a big fan of personally experiencing one of those "127 Hours" incidents.
. but some time choice isn't there. HAM seems to be another not expensive enhancement.
Repeater coverage in the Southwest is much better than you would guess. Many of the repeaters are on 8-11,000 foot peaks so range can be over 80 miles. Ham handhelds are very cheap ($30), while mobile units can have over 50 watts compared to CB 5 watts.
Solo trips can be very rewarding, but you don't want to do it on a lark or with casual planning. Needs careful planning, gear, supplies and fallback plans.
Solo trips can be very rewarding, but you don't want to do it on a lark or with casual planning. Needs careful planning, gear, supplies and fallback plans.
^^^^^ Well thought out.
The 'communication' aspect (in an emergency) is something to consider. Even if a person were in a group there might arise a time sensitive emergency. The ability to call in help might make all the difference.
It doesn't matter how many people have cell phones IF there is no service nearby.
Likewise... if someone had to drive 45 minutes (or longer) to summons help....it might have an effect on the outcome of the emergency. Certain injuries or medical conditions don't allow for a person to be moved.
We most often think only of mechanical issues with our vehicles. None of this should prevent us from enjoying forays out into the countryside, but good planning is always the responsible thing to do.
Check out the Bush Winch. Looks pretty cool, and the only modification is special lug nuts.
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Oh yes, saw this product on Youtube several times. Seems a bright idea. Anyone has any experience on it? What's the Con of it?
It is interesting they are using rope size as the "fuse" to not damage suspension.
"Lighter vehicles should only use the 4mm (2 tonne/4400 lbs) winch ropes whereas the heaviest vehicle can use up to the 6mm (4 tonne/8818 lbs)."
Have to realize you are not pulling on the frame of vehicle, but on the suspension of the wheel it is attached to.
I bet most of you have seen the video of yanker ropes attached to axles. Funny to watch axle removed from vehicle, but not so much if it is yours.
Better than nothing. Probably?
A HiLift jack with the ORK works as 5000 lbs winch, is the route I would go.
Vehicle recovery is like first aid, its important to KNOW what you are doing and have the RIGHT equipment.
"Lighter vehicles should only use the 4mm (2 tonne/4400 lbs) winch ropes whereas the heaviest vehicle can use up to the 6mm (4 tonne/8818 lbs)."
Have to realize you are not pulling on the frame of vehicle, but on the suspension of the wheel it is attached to.
I bet most of you have seen the video of yanker ropes attached to axles. Funny to watch axle removed from vehicle, but not so much if it is yours.
Better than nothing. Probably?
A HiLift jack with the ORK works as 5000 lbs winch, is the route I would go.
Vehicle recovery is like first aid, its important to KNOW what you are doing and have the RIGHT equipment.
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Your response is exact type of info I'm looking for, and make sense to me. Now I know...
Thanks!
