Product: Recovery Strap

4x4 RECOVERY TOW ROPE WINCH/TOWING STRAP 5M (16 FT) 6 TON

NEW WINCHING STRAP COMES IS 5M IN LENGTH, 50MM WIDE. THE WEBBING HAS A BREAK OF 6 TON. 5 TON IS ENOUGH TO PULL ANY 4X4 VEHICLES.MADE OF POLYESTER LOW ELONGATION WEBBING IT HAS TWO RE ENFORCED EYES AND HAS EASY CONNECTION TO A SHACKLE, HOOK OR TOW BAR BALL WITH ITS RE ENFORCED EYES.

EXCEPTIONALLY HANDY WHEN YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONED A LONG WAY FROM AN AVAILABLE ANCHORAGE POINT, AND YOU HAVE FULLY WOUND OUT YOUR WINCH CABLE YET STILL SHORT OF REACHING IT.

THIS ITEM WILL MAKE A GREAT TOW ROPE AND IS VERSATILE RECOVERY STRAP.

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Using Straps : Tips for the initiated

Straps 102 - Tips for the initiated

Two straps may be joined if for some reason one has insufficient length.Never join two straps with a bow shackle, as this may become a lethal missile in the event of strap breakage.

Snatch block can be used with a winch to halve the amount of load or it can be used to alter the direction of pull if straight ahead isn’t the best option.

The stranded vehicle can assist by trying to drive at the same time the recovery vehicle makes the pull. Just make sure not to dig in deeper or if the recovery is successful run over the strap.

Strap can lose up to 20% strength when wet. Something to keep in mind when crossing.

VIDEO: Our own Recovery4x4 strap been used in the field . This recovery in the river needed both winches to pull out the Nissan Hardbody.  Strap is between two winch cables.

General Maintenance of Straps

Keeping the Straps in Good Condition

• Avoid twists and kinks in the webbing
• Always coil your straps during storage
• Never allow your straps to rub against sharp or hot surfaces
• Clean your straps in warm water with a mild detergent and allow to dry thoroughly before storage. The ingress of foreign material such as sand and grit can permanently damage the fibres of the strap.
• Inspect the entire length of any strap for nicks and cuts before and after use. If damaged, the strap may fail and should be replaced

Recovery Straps 101

Not all tow straps are Recovery Straps !  Straps that will not stretch, because they are made for towing, are not for recovery.

Stretching is very important to the way a normal recovery would proceed. Example, you are pulling out a friend from a mud hole. You attach one end of the strap to the back of your vehicle and other to the front of his. As you drive away the recovery strap stretches just like a rubber band and so transfer the energy to the stuck vehicle, pulling it out.

Some of you might thought of purchasing a strap, with hooks. Avoid them! Get one that has a loop or so called eye at the end.  You should pass one end of the strap through the loop at the other end (one that is stuck) of the strap to secure it on. Getting a D-Ring adaptor is also a good  idea.

Before attaching the strap always consider if the weight of the 4 wheel drive. Strap that is rated for 5 Tons would suit almost all civilian 4wd.

Inspect your recovery strap for any cuts or breaks before attaching.

Never attach a recovery strap to a bumpers, axles, suspension, steering rods, trailer hitch ball or in a way that it may be cut.

In real life things sometimes go bad ! Its easy to make a mistake when you  are out in the elements and all you want to do is get out the hole you are in. In case a strap breaks make sure to put dampener on it before. It could be some heave clothing , rug or carpet.

Finally when pulling the vehicle out, drive slowly. If it fails the first time try increasing speed bit by bit.