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Title: Recovery Aids
Post by: Bradman on Aug 01, 2016, 01:48:32 PM

Hi All,

What recovery aids, tips or advice do people have or use other than the normal long handled shovel, Maxtrax (or similar), winch and snatch straps for recovering their friends vehicles.

I found this device on the net called Bog -Out (http://www.bogout.com) and was wondering if anyone has used this or seen them being used and what their thoughts on them are.

I was also told by a long time 4 wheel driver that they used shade cloth under the wheels of a bogged vehicle in beach sand to gain traction. I haven't tried this method but am wary of this in case the cloth got picked up by a shaft or axle and tangled in the running gear potentially breaking something.

Any old tried and tested solutions that the more experienced members are willing to share?

Title: Re: Recovery Aids
Post by: MuxGuys on Aug 01, 2016, 02:17:24 PM

We used to carry a couple of old spud bags and an old hemp rope to do similar to the Bogout product on the farm when our farm vehicle was an old Toyota Stout.


A compressor and tyre pressure reduction is about all I can add to your list.....unless you think an inflatable D7 to go with your compressor is a possibility  ;)


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Title: Re: Recovery Aids
Post by: Bradman on Aug 01, 2016, 02:41:16 PM

Thanks MuxGuys,

I forgot about the compressor and tyre deflator. I normally leave mine in the vehicle permanently so don't have to worry about packing them when getting ready to go offroad.


Interesting comment about the spud bag and rope, I assume this must have worked as generally on farms you have no choice but to make things work.
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Title: Re: Recovery Aids
Post by: Britts on Aug 02, 2016, 03:05:56 PM

(https://www.ozisuzu.com.au/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160802%2Fc1bbe0d65779753299406eb634c5d752.jpg&hash=6082faf1de49ade4791ea575498e5d27b6a4929e)
Ratchet strap came in handy the other day

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Title: Re: Recovery Aids
Post by: Bradman on Aug 03, 2016, 12:32:54 PM

Hi Britts, great improvisation there. Looks like you had a bit of fun.

Title: Re: Recovery Aids
Post by: Alex from Oz on Aug 03, 2016, 01:23:59 PM

How about this?
www.bushwinch.com.au

Title: Re: Recovery Aids
Post by: Britts on Aug 03, 2016, 02:16:53 PM

Hi Britts, great improvisation there. Looks like you had a bit of fun.

One of the best weekends away in a long time

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Title: Re: Recovery Aids
Post by: DMaximus on Aug 03, 2016, 02:23:36 PM

The Flip Flop winch.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFDGGht3CQU&feature=youtu.be