Offroading 101
04-12-2013, 12:36 PM
#1
Offroading 101
So I have been into off-roading and mudding for a couple years now, but have just recently heard of concept where when your pulling out a stuck vehicle, you put a wet towel over the recovery strap to weigh it down. That way if the strap breaks and come flying back, the towel will help catch some of the momentum and keep it from doing as much damage on impact.
So this being said, I wanted to see what other tips, tricks, and rules people know about mudding, off-roading, and vehicle recovery.
Another import example: Never use a chain for snatching a vehicle. They break often and do mucho damage. Use a strap or rope.
So this being said, I wanted to see what other tips, tricks, and rules people know about mudding, off-roading, and vehicle recovery.
Another import example: Never use a chain for snatching a vehicle. They break often and do mucho damage. Use a strap or rope.
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04-12-2013, 11:07 PM
#3
F150 Manic
I always have my straps, hi lift jack and winch accessories in the truck no matter what.
A good rule to have is never be ashamed to say I can't to that, it's better to back out and not break.
A good rule to have is never be ashamed to say I can't to that, it's better to back out and not break.
04-12-2013, 11:23 PM
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yep I always have the same stuff with me. been out to the beach numerous times with small suv's and subaru's stuck in the sand and had to pull them out. would never try with a strap. guy at my work got a skidsteer stuck in the mud and wanted me to pull him out with my truck...needless to say I said HELL NO haha no one else is gonna pay for damage to your rig if **** goes wrong.
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04-16-2013, 11:57 AM
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Most important -Never go alone, and perferably have more than one vehicle in your group
-To go along with the previous one, if its just you and a buddy going out in your truck, let a third party know what you're doing and the general area you'll be in
-Stay in 2wd until you get stuck, 4wd is for getting out of a stuck situation, not into one. Except for those of us who like the challenge of pulling a truck out of the mud
-Standard car emergency supplies (couple granola bars, bottled water, blanket, etc.) are a good idea, in general you never know when you will need them
Mostly basic common sense stuff
-To go along with the previous one, if its just you and a buddy going out in your truck, let a third party know what you're doing and the general area you'll be in
-Stay in 2wd until you get stuck, 4wd is for getting out of a stuck situation, not into one. Except for those of us who like the challenge of pulling a truck out of the mud
-Standard car emergency supplies (couple granola bars, bottled water, blanket, etc.) are a good idea, in general you never know when you will need them
Mostly basic common sense stuff
04-16-2013, 01:23 PM
#9
Senior Member
Adjust your tire pressure for what you're driving in. In sand, lower it down to about 10 psi. In general you want to lower your tire pressure when off-roading so the tire can better grip. Air them back up as soon as you can after wheeling-- you need that pressure when on pavement.
