Getting unstuck off-road, and avoiding doing that

[Zork]

I am enjoying this channel.  Lot's of examples of people getting stuck off-road, how they were recovered, and perhaps some lessons in avoiding all that.

[video=youtube]http:/https://youtu.be/wmgWB65fqxs/[/video]

 

[Zork]

sorry, I don't think I added the video correctly.

 

[Qxxx]

I love those kinds of videos, all so entertaining and instructive. Maybe best learn by observing the mistakes of others. This one is just great.


https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=towing+stuck+rvs

 

[Zork]

haha, has anyone actually registered as Zzyzx? that would be funny.

Yes, learn all you can, but you can still get stuck (weather, mechanical malfunctions, etc.).

Be prepared, including at least a few back-up plans, and some money or very good friends.

 

[Zork]

does AAA drag RVs out of mud and snow, miles from the nearest paved highway, too? I think this tow guy works with insurance, but not sure how it works, exactly.

 

[highdesertranger]

I sure wish I knew what you all are talking about. I and others are on limited data and can't watch videos.

AAA does not cover off road rescue/tow.

highdesertranger

 

[LowTech]

Of course I had to look in on this thread and see if I could learn anything, it's just links to you - tube videos.

That guy in the second link I've seen before. He seems to do a lot of snatch-strap pulls (like me) but I don't like that he uses those tow truck hooks instead of shackles. But that's just me. I do know that there are times when shackles don't work, and soft shackles wouldn't be strong enough, then the hooks would be appropriate. But again, that's just me. [emoji4]

www.instagram.com/DirtTrackTravelers

 

[Qxxx]

haha, has anyone actually registered as Zzyzx?  that would be funny.

Actually Zzyzx is a real place in the Mojave desert just southwest of Baker CA. Go figure.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Z...xe5c0652f9a876c81!8m2!3d35.14278!4d-116.10389

 

[LowTech]

Actually Zzyzx is a real place in the Mojave desert just west of Baker CA. Go figure.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Z...xe5c0652f9a876c81!8m2!3d35.14278!4d-116.10389

True, been there.

www.instagram.com/DirtTrackTravelers

 

[Qxxx]

I sure wish I knew what you all are talking about. I and others are on limited data and can't watch videos.

Just think of all the dumb things you've seen guys do over the years off the asphalt, in the dirt and sand, and ya got it covered.

 

[Qxxx]

True, been there.

www.instagram.com/DirtTrackTravelers

Yer rig could be HDR's big brother. Give HDR your number, so he can call you to pull him out when he gets stuck, LOL.

 

[LowTech]

Yer rig could be HDR's big brother. Give HDR your number, so he can call you to pull him out when he gets stuck, LOL.

High Dez knows how to get in touch w/ me.

He's also one of the least likely to need my help.

www.instagram.com/DirtTrackTravelers

 

[highdesertranger]

"He's also one of the least likely to need my help"

what a compliment, thank you sir. hope to see you soon.

highdesertranger

 

[Zork]

Know your vehicle and its limits is all I meant by posting the video. Knowing how to keep from getting stuck can save you a lot in potential towing fees.

 

[Qxxx]

High Dez knows how to get in touch w/ me.

LOL, why am I not surprised to hear that.

 

[LowTech]

Know your vehicle and its limits is all I meant by posting the video. Knowing how to keep from getting stuck can save you a lot in potential towing fees.

Agreed! And that's exactly why High Dez and I gave a talk a few years back on how to identify a situation where you could get stuck, when to stop from getting in to badly, and ways of self recovery if you did get in too far.

The problem w/ you-tube, like HD said, is that a lot of said van dwellers don't have the bandwidth required.

www.instagram.com/DirtTrackTravelers

 

[jacqueg]

does AAA drag RVs out of mud and snow, miles from the nearest paved highway, too?  

No, they don't. They will come to a well-maintained non-paved road, for instance a forest service road, but once you are dodging ruts, they won't.