bluedog333
Well-Known Member
In my original rant, I was only talking about pulling people off slippery/muddy grass. No kinetic snatch straps or any of that stuff. I was using a 8.5t recovery strap with rated 4 3/4t shackles, an extra short strap attached between my rear steps and the main strap too ( on the off-chance of hardware failure this prevents any shackles or straps flying towards the stricken motorist! ). Very safe and simple stuff! Anything more serious then I'd have a think about it first ( I'd have no second thoughts in an emergency).
I was quite surprised about the replies, at first. Albeit some of it is banter! I'm fully aware of the potential legalities if one was to damage someone else's vehicle, which is fair enough. I'm glad there are others out there who'd lend a hand!
I was quite surprised about the replies, at first. Albeit some of it is banter! I'm fully aware of the potential legalities if one was to damage someone else's vehicle, which is fair enough. I'm glad there are others out there who'd lend a hand!
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
So there really is an issue with towing people off a bit of mud with your 4x4..? I thought all this was just banter.. course I'd stop and help.. before HSE and the internet we used stuff called common sense and judgement..
It does seem some really do have an issue with it
nobber
Well-Known Member
I remember we lived right on top of a hill , a road came up one side and down the other.
One day it snowed like #### and cars were struggling to climb the hill so some eejit in a 110 decided he was going to get stuck in and help, he pulled at least a dozen cars up the hill leaving each one at the top before heading back down for the next, what he didn't ####ing realise was the cars then slid uncontrollably down the other side, through a primary school , then through a hospital full of pregnant women , then into a duck pond full of baby ducks, c##t!
One day it snowed like #### and cars were struggling to climb the hill so some eejit in a 110 decided he was going to get stuck in and help, he pulled at least a dozen cars up the hill leaving each one at the top before heading back down for the next, what he didn't ####ing realise was the cars then slid uncontrollably down the other side, through a primary school , then through a hospital full of pregnant women , then into a duck pond full of baby ducks, c##t!
blackstrat
Well-Known Member
Can you give me the postcode of this pub please..?
bluedog333
Well-Known Member
Can you give me the postcode of this pub please..?
:lol: cheeky bugger
Pikey
Dummy Ejection Facilitator..
Tbh I dunno what the problem is.
For the most part we're talking about vehicles that need a little extra gentle pull not snatch recoveries ffs.
Mind you if you don't think your capable of pulling a car off some slippery grass without ripping the body off/snapping shackles/braining a bystander then don't attempt it and maybe think about getting some decent recovery kit......or learning how to drive
Tis true that a clear explanation of what is about to happen is important when you haven't a clue of another drivers abilities or experience and if you think it's possible some damage is possible make sure they know and accept the risk. Get it in writing if your paranoid. ....I never have.
I've helped dozens over the years and never had a problem. I did rip a plastic sump guard off once as it was stuck on a fence post stump but as I'd told them it was likely to happen and might take the front spoiler out with it (but didnt) they were very grateful.
It's a sad world if we're too afraid to help each other for fear of being sued. If ya can't be bothered then fair enough but I like to help out when I can.....sometimes the person needing help is me
Oi ya fecker I ripped the sumpguard off. Still think a gentle nudge off the bank and onto the top of the Bus shelter was a better idea than towing her back up the slope. That WPC looked well ****ed that she'd missed her teabreak..
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
Oi ya fecker I ripped the sumpguard off. Still think a gentle nudge off the bank and onto the top of the Bus shelter was a better idea than towing her back up the slope. That WPC looked well ****ed that she'd missed her teabreak..
True, I just warned them to hold on tight and with luck you wouldn't pull their car in half
nobber
Well-Known Member
Yes , Yes they were fluffy ducklings.
bluedog333
Well-Known Member
Well that's just wrong. I/we should not condone any recovery situation where a fluffy duckling is going to be put at risk.
the_wolf
Well-Known Member
Putting your weight behind it hardly count as a recovery
vilguy
Do'er of stuff and the like
Putting your weight behind it hardly count as a recovery
well thankfully there was little on it in working condition left to damage
the_wolf
Well-Known Member
Only the transfer box and front prop yer know!!!well thankfully there was little on it in working condition left to damage
That's my strategy too
It get's slightly awkward when there are a few people stuck, one being a bmw and you recover everyone except the bmw... but i'm good with it
