If you are travelling in your vehicle to remote areas, it is important to have a recovery kit in your vehicle so that you can deal with any emergency. Especially in off-road situations, it is easy for vehicles to get stuck in the snow, mud, sand etc. so you should have the right equipment to ensure you continue on your journey.
Recovery straps or tow ropes should be carried in the vehicle to be used whenever a vehicle gets stuck. Make sure that the recovery strap you have on board the vehicle is rated for the weight of your vehicle. Otherwise it will not be able to bear the load. You also need to make sure that the two ends of the recovery straps have reinforced ends so that they are more durable. This way, you can take them with you on so many trips without them failing. Shackles can be used to attach the recovery straps to the vehicle. The shackles also have to be rated for the weight of your vehicle. The working load limit of the shackles should be either equal to or more than the rated capacity of the straps. You may also come across soft shackles when searching through off-road gear on the market.
A soft shackle is used as an alternative to traditional metal shackles because of their ease of use, flexibility and lightweight properties. These are made of synthetic rope. You can use this for recovering vehicles. They can connect the recovery straps to the anchor points on the vehicle that need to be towed. You don’t need to worry that shot shackles are not as strong as metal. These are designed to be stronger than the traditional metal shackles of the same size or weight. And the benefit of soft shackles is that there is a lower risk when it comes to injury or damage if they are to come loose in the middle of recovery. A winch is another essential tool that you will need with you when travelling to remote areas. You need to make sure that the winch is rated for the weight of your vehicle. You can also ask the supplier to make a recommendation if you are not sure what to choose. The winch should come with a long cable that can reach from the winch to where it is anchored.
You will be able to control the winch using a winch controller and you will be able to do this from a safe distance. Prioritise a winch controller that is easy to use with a long cord. You can attach the winch cable to the vehicle using D-shackles. These should be rated for the weight of your vehicle. There are also recovery boards that can be used in this situation. These allow your vehicle to get traction in muddy or sandy terrain. Look for a recovery board that comes with traction enhancing features like cleats. You may also need a shovel to clear sand or mud away from the wheels of the vehicle. And an air compressor can be used to inflate the tyres of the vehicle; you can deflate the tyres to provide better traction when towing.
