Recovery

I want to buy a tow rope/strap - just in case. What length/breaking strain would you recommend for a Defender 110?

I've got a 5ton wrachet strap cut in half and a not tied in each end there prob about 2 meters at most , 5t and a decent length would be more than ample

8m is a good length, check eBay there's some quality ropes on their.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=360381150137&globalID=EBAY-GB

Something like this.

Don't forget shackles too, rated ones are best.

Would I be better with that with hook ends or shakles?

LOL - I was too slow

Kawak said:

I've got a 5ton wrachet strap cut in half and a not tied in each end there prob about 2 meters at most , 5t and a decent length would be more than ample

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NO NO NO!!! Never knot a strap. Not only does a knot significently weaken any rope. but on a strap the sharpedges will cut into the strap as it passes round the tight bends in the knot weakening it even further.. And 2mtrs is far too short for a recovery anyway. As you end up having to drive into the same hole as the stuck vehicle.

How does this :
5 Ton x 8 Metre, Tow Strap, Hook & Hook ends, Flat Webbing Sling , Tow Rope | eBay

and this look:
Vehicle Recovery Link Bridging Strap 20 inch | eBay

awp said:

How does this :
5 Ton x 8 Metre, Tow Strap, Hook & Hook ends, Flat Webbing Sling , Tow Rope | eBay

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yes if you only want it for towing a broken down vehicle on the road. In which case it's too long

and this look:
Vehicle Recovery Link Bridging Strap 20 inch | eBay

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that's for locking the wheels in place on a tow truck or trailer not for towing with


If it's for recovery work get strops that have a certified SWL rating. not a breaking strain. a strop with a 2tonne SWL, will have a breaking strain of approx 14Tonnes.

linky?

Do you want Redhand to buy it for you as well ?

cheeky

you said 8M was a good length - he said it was too long! Does anyone know what they're talking about?

No we all talk **** !

though so - I'll just do my own thing then. Thanks a bunch.

And Redhand was referring to the fact that 8m's is illegal to tow on the road !

Recovery wise you don't know what length you'll need until you need it so best get a few different lengths. 3m, 5m, 8m and 50m a good start point !

now you're talkin' - cheers

more money!

Let us know where you get the best deal on the 50m !

You want me to buy it for you too?