Tricky recovery
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:34 pm
I came across a Land Rover Discovery bogged to its belly in sand late today.
I approached it with caution as the sand was very soft, it just rolled away from the wheels.
Talked to the guy and discussed our options.
Tried Maxtrax but just not working.
I got as far away as my snatch straps would allow but no good, the slightest tension had wheels spinning and sinking.
Added his straps but it was the same, sand was too soft.
Last resort was the winch so I got positioned and started pulling, but the Ranger was getting pulled toward him instead.
Then I thought about the two sets of Maxtrax, laid them on the sand upside down and parked the Ranger on top of them and connected the winch again.
The Maxtrax started sliding but then with the lugs facing down they eventually dug in and I was slowly able to get the Rover out after several repositions, it was a relief and I must say very gratifying.
I approached it with caution as the sand was very soft, it just rolled away from the wheels.
Talked to the guy and discussed our options.
Tried Maxtrax but just not working.
I got as far away as my snatch straps would allow but no good, the slightest tension had wheels spinning and sinking.
Added his straps but it was the same, sand was too soft.
Last resort was the winch so I got positioned and started pulling, but the Ranger was getting pulled toward him instead.
Then I thought about the two sets of Maxtrax, laid them on the sand upside down and parked the Ranger on top of them and connected the winch again.
The Maxtrax started sliding but then with the lugs facing down they eventually dug in and I was slowly able to get the Rover out after several repositions, it was a relief and I must say very gratifying.