Recovery Equipment Life

bigray · Dec 22, 2010

Hi,

With the bad weather and some general recovery work I have been worndering if recovery equipment such as ropes/straps and shackles get to a point where they have to be replaced.

Obviously if they are damaged etc they should be but I mean just general age.

Thanks

wiltshire landyman · Dec 22, 2010

depends on

quality/make
useage
housekeeping/storage

aftercare

RichM · Dec 22, 2010

Check the weaves in the ropes/straps, they should be tight and not spaced out. It shouldn't be too frayed either. Look for consistency. Anything that looks odd/inconsistent is probably a sign of wear and/or damage.

My pro-comp strap with a 10t rating got damaged today during its first recovery. (An American style UPS van) The strap was correctly fitted too. I'm a bit gutted tbh because it wasn't particularly cheap.

Imo it's always a good idea to have a mix of gear in the back of your Landy anyway, so it won't harm to buy some more ropes/straps. I had stuff ranging from cheap (£5) 2t tow rope with hooks, general purpose rope with no hooks (usually used for tie-downs) and a 10t pro comp recovery strap. I've now ordered a replacement recovery strap, although it's nothing overly special.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190373513215

goonarmy · Dec 23, 2010

ropes n strops ive used are always washed and dried before storing. I suspect any dragging of strops/ropes on tarmac will lead to accelerated wear.If its fitted correctly and rated high enough for the loads then there shouldnt be damage, but stopping at junctions ect means the ropes can go slack and drag.

Big Stu 12 · Dec 23, 2010

goonarmy said:
ropes n strops ive used are always washed and dried before storing. I suspect any dragging of strops/ropes on tarmac will lead to accelerated wear.If its fitted correctly and rated high enough for the loads then there shouldnt be damage, but stopping at junctions ect means the ropes can go slack and drag.

Same here clean/wash/dry the inspect for damage, also check recovery points and the hardwear like shackels, then pack away in back of landy, that way if its damaged in any way you can assess it and either replace or reuse/fix.

I always put a small bit of copper slip on my shackels as well, as I have had them bind with grit/sand from off roading, some will say its wrong more then likely but I have found it makes things easier with gloves on in ****y conditions and cold weather.

DTd5 · Dec 23, 2010

RichM said:
My pro-comp strap with a 10t rating got damaged today during its first recovery. (An American style UPS van) The strap was correctly fitted too. I'm a bit gutted tbh because it wasn't particularly cheap.

Hang on a minute, you are saying that this was the first time you have used this strap???

But I have read numerous postings you have made on here about what great straps these pro-comp stratps are, and how everyone should go out and buy one.

But now you are saying that you have been making these recommendations to people, but have never actually used the friggin strap or tested it!!!

How irresponsible is that, particularly given your experience the first time you have used it. It is far better to say nothing than give out inaccurate and potentially dangerous advice to others. :doh::doh:

300tdistu · Dec 23, 2010

if you want good quality stuff use Recce-gear

not ****in pro crap !!!!!

Pikey · Dec 23, 2010

I bought a 5tonne towing strap form MachineMart a couple of years ago and that got damaged first time I used it. But only because the ****er I was towing (he'd run out of fuel) drove onto the strap when we stopped at the roundabout. and when I set off I had to yank it out from under his wheel.

Pikey · Dec 23, 2010

These peeps are good

Manufacturer of Lifting Slings,Ratchet Straps,4x4 Offroad Tow Strap,Recovery Straps for Vehicle transporter

And I may be able to get a decent discount if a few peeps want to put an order in. As we have a deal with em thru the Forum that must not be named..

Big Stu 12 · Dec 23, 2010

DTd5 said:
Hang on a minute, you are saying that this was the first time you have used this strap???

But I have read numerous postings you have made on here about what great straps these pro-comp stratps are, and how everyone should go out and buy one.

But now you are saying that you have been making these recommendations to people, but have never actually used the friggin strap or tested it!!! How irresponsible is that, particularly given your experience the first time you have used it. It is far better to say nothing than give out inaccurate and potentially dangerous advice to others. :doh::doh:

Your not the only one that noticed that, perhaps it just shows how easy it is to find unfounded info on the forums, does this show how experianced the user realy is.

Was it fault of the tow strap or just not used as the manufacturers intended, or was it the fault of a thrid party, more likely we will never know, because if it was not the fault of the strap then it will not be put on here.

It is interesting how this time he has gone for a cheapy off ebay........

paul_c · Dec 23, 2010

How do you damage a 10t strap with a Freelander unless its misused?

goonarmy · Dec 23, 2010

DTd5 said:
Hang on a minute, you are saying that this was the first time you have used this strap???

But I have read numerous postings you have made on here about what great straps these pro-comp stratps are, and how everyone should go out and buy one.

But now you are saying that you have been making these recommendations to people, but have never actually used the friggin strap or tested it!!! How irresponsible is that, particularly given your experience the first time you have used it. It is far better to say nothing than give out inaccurate and potentially dangerous advice to others. :doh::doh:

my pro comp seems fine, used it lots off road, only once on

DTd5 · Dec 23, 2010

goonarmy said:
my pro comp seems fine, used it lots off road, only once on

As others have indicated, it is not the strap that is the problem, it is the unquantified advice that is being given out and passed off as being from authorative and experienced users.

I have no doubt that pro-comp straps are as good as any other others.

goonarmy · Dec 23, 2010

DTd5 said:
As others have indicated, it is not the strap that is the problem, it is the unquantified advice that is being given out and passed off as being from authorative and experienced users.

I have no doubt that pro-comp straps are as good as any other others.

whole heartidly agree, alot of :blabla: on here at times

Pikey · Dec 23, 2010

paul_c said:
How do you damage a 10t strap with a Freelander unless its misused?

The vehicle been towed usually drives over the fooker :doh:

****ers??

Big Stu 12 · Dec 23, 2010

redhand said:
The vehicle been towed usually drives over the fooker :doh: ****ers??

A case of do you jump to help every one if you going to wreck your gear......or are they going to replace it for you if its their fault... na dont spose so........

Pikey · Dec 23, 2010

Big Stu 12 said:
A case of do you jump to help every one if you going to wreck your gear......or are they going to replace it for you if its their fault... na dont spose so........

To be fair to the muppet I towed in a LWB semi hightop transit. he did give me a tenner to replace the strap.

Not that I ever have. Just spent the tenner..

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