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I would add I use the liting straps/strops as static pulls, I.e no dynamic or kinetic loading. I do actually always have an old climbing rope to use as the length can come in handy, they are massively rated, and they do have a fair amount of...

All good info, cheers.

That's a fair point, don't think I'd chance it in the future unless it's just a simple pull to gain traction or something. Besides, my 1985 90 with petrol engine will struggle to pull the skin off a rice pudding, so don't really want to go...

I would question this statement. In some parts of the world it is common to see tow balls like this: These do have potential to break and shear off, although it is usually unlikely. In the UK such tow balls are not as common, we tend to have...

Depends what you want to use the rope for really. Do NOT use chains or cables unless you want to injure or kill someone!! A recovery rope should be used for recovery not a tow rope. Usually recovery ropes have a bit of stretch and give to...

all good advice. cheers. I'm a practical person but sometimes it's worth asking and reminding ourselves that you may do more harm than good. I'll stick to towing people out of puddles instead in the future.

I have towed many stuck vehicles over the years [ most at 4x4 trials events] and often all it takes is a bit of tug to get things moving again. A landy can pull a huge thing if it can find the grip. There is a corner in the road near me where...

I second what @lynall said, I've got two 3 ton lifting straps in the landy at all times, with the stiched loop both ends, I've pulled people out and even dragged a car off its roof for the police using them combined with a couple of 2.5 ton...

Pulling a 2 tonne car along the road takes nowhere near 2T and using the towball would be fine. Use a 2T rated endless sling (like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/375040310433 ) Hook your towball to his towball and gently tighten the sling...

Don’t use the hooks. They may release. At least with shackles the rooe stops on. Also attaching to tow ball can break the ball off. I have a drop plate & use the shackle in the jaw

A vehicle of that size will need more than a tow. That weight down to the sump/axles is a "Recovery" The loads imposed on both vehicles can be large. Attachment points on both have to be spot on and tow line the same. Danger then is when it...

That's a good point, could easily bend a tow hook or worse. Especially the weight of cars these days.

this seems like a good choice... https://webexltd.co.uk/shop/tow-strap-hook-loop/ but yes, some general advice for all if anyone can share. Obviously, you have to fix to the towee to a tow hook. Personally, I would just drop it over my tow...

I must say, and trying not to be too judgemental here. the van was brand new and was converted to have a wheelchair in the back on a ramp. He was massive, I mean, he could barely stand up let alone look under the car to see what he had done...

Maybe this... Although, paddock do this, maybe with a couple of shackles as suggested, it may do for having under the seat. https://www.paddockspares.com/pm1171-6mtr-recovery-tow-strap.html I'll wait to see what else anyone can suggest.

I was at a local jumble sale by our scout hut saturday and some **** moved the cones that were put there to stop people driving on the very boggy field next to the hard standing car park. then they drove their transit custom that must have...

Yes, I've also been reading this. Not getting anyone who's done this, seems it's on top so, with the right stuff and some relatively simple mods. At the end of the day it's only a nice to have. The system shared above takes up to 1600kg. So it...

Caratow flat towing A frames for motorhomes use a alko style brake mechanism, that is the coupling hitch slides in a receiver on the frame and pushes a big lever. On my normal car trailer this lever pulls some rod brakes on the axles, but on...

I have the right license for over 750kg braked, that's not an issue. How would an A frame brake the vehicle, surely you would have to convert the land rover to brake when the motorhome brakes. Or are you saying with a commercial license you can...

(UK) I'd like to tow my 1985 Land rover 90 behind my Mercedes A class motorhome. My motorhome is more than capable of towing this weight without issue, but for info it weighs in at 3.5 tonnes, has a max weight of 4.5tonnes and has max tow train...

My 1985 LR 90 has 6 keys. I was looking at reducing this. 1 for ignition, that's always going to be the same one 1 for bonnet 1 for RH door 1 for LH door 1 for rear door and 1 for the lock on fuel cap. Now I don't mind the bonnet one or the...