01-17-2020, 05:32 PM
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Start with a full tank of gas good maps gaia gps app, tire repair kit air compressor for tires',survival bag, blanket, recovery strap a good come along and you'are all set. Forest service roads etc you'll be fine without any of that stuff but it's good insurance Get out there enjoy God's green earth. Its a 4runner, 'Keep it wild".
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02-19-2020, 01:52 AM
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X2 on what Bumbo said.
I have a lot of the “cool” stuff. What do I use the most? First aid kit, basic tools, a bottle jack (that will work with your lift), Jumper cables/pack, tire inflator, 5gal of water, tire repair.
After that stuff, Go to a good hardware store and get some good D-rings/shackles get a good tow strap/kinetic rope and make sure you have tow points on your truck. You can save a lot of money piecing together your own recovery kit.
Hi Lifts are a great tool. They can be dangerous but if you use/practice with it and understand how it works you should be ok.
Save the money and get a Garmin InReach or similar. They can really be a lifeline if needed.
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02-19-2020, 03:56 AM
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I'm in rural AZ. I occasionally do easy trails as not many have weekdays off like me.
My first purchase was/is water. I rotate the bottles regularly as the plastic does wear rubbing against each other.
Then I bought recovery and tow straps. Then treesavers to spread the load. Had just the hitch in back and tie down loops in front. Better than nothing. Also got some bow shackles.
Next was proper front recovery points. Next will be rear recovery points.
Currently no plan for a high lift jack, no appropriate spots. Bottle jack(s) for now and maybe a bellows jack later.
Winch down the road. No trees around here. Ground is too hard for a sand anchor.
Shovel, 4 tire air up/down hose set, just need another compressor as the Wife keeps "ours" in her pickup.
Still gathering stuff. Fortunately haven't used any of it yet.
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02-23-2020, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by patkelly4370
I'm in rural AZ. I occasionally do easy trails as not many have weekdays off like me.
My first purchase was/is water. I rotate the bottles regularly as the plastic does wear rubbing against each other.
Then I bought recovery and tow straps. Then treesavers to spread the load. Had just the hitch in back and tie down loops in front. Better than nothing. Also got some bow shackles.
Next was proper front recovery points. Next will be rear recovery points.
Currently no plan for a high lift jack, no appropriate spots. Bottle jack(s) for now and maybe a bellows jack later.
Winch down the road. No trees around here. Ground is too hard for a sand anchor.
Shovel, 4 tire air up/down hose set, just need another compressor as the Wife keeps "ours" in her pickup.
Still gathering stuff. Fortunately haven't used any of it yet.
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Great info thanks!!!
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02-28-2020, 01:25 AM
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A come-a-long is much safer than a hi-lift for winching. And easier.
I am in so cal. I have actually needed and used:
Tow strap
Shovel
Tire repair
Compressor to air down and up
Shackles
Jumper cables
TP
Knife
Multitool
Tire pressure gauge
Batteries, AAA and AA
Chains for snow
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02-28-2020, 12:49 PM
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A come-a-long is much safer than a hi-lift for winching. And easier.
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Totally agree. I totally want to get a come-a-long but the good ones are so darn expensive and the cheap ones suck.
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03-02-2020, 08:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by delloro
A come-a-long is much safer than a hi-lift for winching. And easier.
I am in so cal. I have actually needed and used:
Tow strap
Shovel
Tire repair
Compressor to air down and up
Shackles
Jumper cables
TP
Knife
Multitool
Tire pressure gauge
Batteries, AAA and AA
Chains for snow
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Thanks so much!!! Any brand of come-a-long you recommend??
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03-02-2020, 11:09 PM
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03-07-2020, 09:22 AM
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Oh my Amazon list-of-things-to-get!
I've always wondered why people get a Hi-lift and use it as a winch. I never thought of "just get a winch". I see truckers use these all the time.
Thanks!!!
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03-07-2020, 01:57 PM
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But do they have the travel needed? Some of these cheap ones only pull for a few feet.
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03-07-2020, 03:14 PM
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But do they have the travel needed? Some of these cheap ones only pull for a few feet.
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About 10 feet. Will have to pull, reset, pull again maybe.
The version with a pulley pulls 2x as much, 1/2 as far. Still better than a hi-lift for pulling.
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03-08-2020, 10:57 AM
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About 10 feet. Will have to pull, reset, pull again maybe.
The version with a pulley pulls 2x as much, 1/2 as far. Still better than a hi-lift for pulling.
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Ok, many i have seen reviewed with only 3ft of travel. lol
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03-08-2020, 11:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dade73
Just my $0.02
What is your goal for this - just weekend trips, overlanding, rock crawling?
Deciding that and your budget will help determine some what of your order. Self safety should always come first. Once you have a first aid and extinguisher then work on recovery.
weekend warrior:
jumper cables (or jumper battery back)
snatch strap
tow strap
recovery boards
winch extension
winch
tree saver
fuel
hi-lift/farm jack would be on of the last items
Overlanding:
jumper cable (or jumper battery pack)
fuel
water
snatch strap
winch
recovery boards
tree saver
hi-lift jack
Rock crawler:
same as weekend warrior, but move the hi-lift jack up as the tendency to brake things increases greatly.
Check local forums and FB groups. You might be able to find some of that gear a little cheaper, and the mighty amazon has all kinds of things available. Like other have stated before, practice using your equipment, so you are so comfortable with it, that when an emergency occurs, you are prepared.
Comms: You need to work in with what ever your group you are running with first. I currently run CB and GMRS. I will be adding HAM soon, just because some groups have one and not the other.
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03-11-2020, 09:25 AM
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Very helpful. I've been putting this off for too long
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04-20-2020, 02:00 PM
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Thanks for all the info!
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