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Power wagon recovery kits
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:50 pm
by Lazarus
I’m putting together a new recovery kit for my adventures and am wondering what stuff everyone is using. What are your necessities to a good recovery kit? Much easier for me to ask about what has proven itself on the trail rather than read endless online reviews about everything I want to add. Some of my stuff is getting worn, and I think it’s time to upgrade.
Re: Power wagon recovery kits
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:18 pm
by Colibri
A hitch link from factor 55 or a similar product in steel to use your tow hitch as a solid recovery point. Perfect for a kinetic recovery strap etc.
Good quality shackles. I prefer vanbeest but Crosby and gunnebo are also good.
Snatch strap. Bubbarope is pretty legit, the polymer coating makes them last a lot longer
A soft shackle or two
Shovel
Tree strap. I went bubbarope this time and have done Masterpull in the past
Extra winch remote
Good gloves!!! Cestus deep 3 cut 5 is what I put in all my 4x4’s
Winchline damper of some sort
Some aervoe steel rope spray lube if you’re keeping the wire rope
A set of rubber wheel chocks. Uline has them pretty cheap.
Probably a lot more but that’s off the top of my head
Re: Power wagon recovery kits
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:35 am
by Punishher7
I need to step up my recovery gear game soon. All I’m carrying extra now is a tow strap.
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Re: Power wagon recovery kits
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:58 pm
by Low_Sky
Copy/pasted from my build thread.
Recovery Equipment:
Custom Splice 7/16" x 80' synthetic main line.
CS link
Factor 55 Splicer thimble.
CS link
1/2" x 50' synthetic extension.
CS link
Rope repair kit: Factor 55 fast fid, ceramic knife, waxed whipping twine, electrical tape, permanent marker.
ARB9000 blocks (x2).
Amazon link
3/4" and 7/8" Van Beest galvanized screw pin shackles (x2 each).
DIY 3/8" and 1/2" soft shackles (x2 each).
Forum thread link
DIY 1/2" x 8' synthetic bridle.
4" x 8' tree straps.
Amazon link
2" x 20' polyester tow strap (used as a tree strap, or for flat towing only).
1" x 30' nylon snatch rope.
60" Hi Lift modified for easy take-down/assembly.
Amazon link
Hi Lift off-road base modified with ice cleats.
Amazon link (base) Amazon link (cleats)
DIY Winch kit for Hi Lift: 5/16" chain slings and 5/16" x 20' G70 chain.
Full tire repair kit and tire spoons.
15 lb CO2 tank.
Forum link
Knock-off MaxTrax.
Amazon link
Re: Power wagon recovery kits
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:57 pm
by DiazOsos
Good tread, I need to do the same and assemble a good recovery kit.
Re: Power wagon recovery kits
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:58 pm
by Lazarus
Low_Sky wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:58 pm
Copy/pasted from my build thread.
Recovery Equipment:
Custom Splice 7/16" x 80' synthetic main line.
CS link
Factor 55 Splicer thimble.
CS link
1/2" x 50' synthetic extension.
CS link
Rope repair kit: Factor 55 fast fid, ceramic knife, waxed whipping twine, electrical tape, permanent marker.
ARB9000 blocks (x2).
Amazon link
3/4" and 7/8" Van Beest galvanized screw pin shackles (x2 each).
DIY 3/8" and 1/2" soft shackles (x2 each).
Forum thread link
DIY 1/2" x 8' synthetic bridle.
4" x 8' tree straps.
Amazon link
2" x 20' polyester tow strap (used as a tree strap, or for flat towing only).
1" x 30' nylon snatch rope.
60" Hi Lift modified for easy take-down/assembly.
Amazon link
Hi Lift off-road base modified with ice cleats.
Amazon link (base) Amazon link (cleats)
DIY Winch kit for Hi Lift: 5/16" chain slings and 5/16" x 20' G70 chain.
Full tire repair kit and tire spoons.
15 lb CO2 tank.
Forum link
Knock-off MaxTrax.
Amazon link
Just the guy I was hoping would comment on this. Thank you sir!
Re: Power wagon recovery kits
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:27 pm
by Neo1130
Snatch blocks for sure, I carry minimum 3 so I can do reverse winching.
On top of that, I've got various chains, straps, tree saver, shackles all over, hitch recovery setup with hook and shakle, HiLift, HiLift ORK, shovel, axe, chainsaw, etc...