Where is the best place to attach a tow strap to the back of the H2?? Thanks

Where is the best place to attach a tow strap to the back of the H2?? Thanks

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KorkedBatz:
Where is the best place to attach a tow strap to the back of the H2?? Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Ummm..... one of the D-rings! That's what they are there for.

Make sure you use a shackle.

I've heard some people using the receiver hitch....that is why I was asking

It's too much trouble to use the hitch when you have the D-rings right there ready to go.

Great. Thanks for the help guys!!

I have used a reciver incert with a shackle in the ball hitch hole, So I could pull on center.

Like one of these?

Always heard not to pull in reverse, any truth to that?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ATRH2:
Always heard not to pull in reverse, any truth to that? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Can't say that I've heard that before. When you heard this, was any reasoning offered as to why?

Exactly like one of those Tower
I was told its best to pull in reverse lower gear and engine weight over the axle for better traction. (I don't know the amount of truth to that but it works)

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by redbulljunkie67:
I was told its best to pull in reverse lower gear. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
That is certainly true. Reverse is the lowest gear.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by redbulljunkie67:
...engine weight over the axle for better traction. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
That one is news to me. I understand the concept. I don't know if the physics bear it out in practice.

If you have an inexperienced person being towed or are in a dicey situation, it's always nice to be able to see what's going on.

Logic would hold that you would want as much downward force on all 4 pulling wheels as possible. With the weight of the engine up front and the natural tendancy of the squat while pulling at the rear, it only makes sense to pull forward when possible. Couple that with Phil's points on the stresses being exerted and it's better to use the rear.

Of course, situations differ and you might not be able to pull from the rear and might have to pull in reverse all the while turning the front end around an obstacle, etc.

On the ranch we simply shove the looped end of a strap or cable into the receiver hitch of the truck and then slide the hitch pin through it as long as it isn't some serious recovery. It's a fast, easy way tow.

Great stuff, P & P. Thanks!

Recommend getting tow strap 3" wide x 30' long rated for 30,000 pounds. You can get 'em in a kit from http://www.recoverygear.com/ with all you need at a reasonable price.

Or you could see what our very own PhilD has to offer.

http://www.trailduty.com/products/recovery.html

Why the strong emphasis on using shackles?

-Pete

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
Why the strong emphasis on using shackles?

-Pete </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Because if you loop the strap around and through itself and pull it tight it cinches in on itself. It's a PISSER to undo. Plan on using a screwdriver, hammer and a lot of wrangling to get it to loosen up.

Oh yeah, almost let this slip by...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:
Great stuff, P & P. Thanks! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And a fine morning to you too, DRTY. How's life treating you?

TXSUT, it also put unnecessary wear on the strap.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
Why the strong emphasis on using shackles?

-Pete </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, it's actually really very simple. Either you tie a knot with the strap or you have to use a shackle or other method to "hook" the strap to the D-ring. The knot idea should be the last resort if nothing else is available.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:
And a fine morning to you too, DRTY. How's life treating you?

TXSUT, it also put unnecessary wear on the strap. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Exquisitely.

Are you back to the old Western Side Saddle grip?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ATRH2:
Always heard not to pull in reverse, any truth to that? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Plenty of truth.

You are on the "coast side" of your Ring and Pinion.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by I love Caffeine:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ATRH2:
Always heard not to pull in reverse, any truth to that? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Plenty of truth.

You are on the "coast side" of your Ring and Pinion. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Umm..... could you update your opinion by about 20 years.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Hummer destroyer:
And pray tell just WHAT has changed in a rear end in 20 years? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well in your case 20 years of being a self proclaimed CockDestroyer, I imagine you could fit a 2 litre bottle of Coke in your rear end.

Thanks to the guys who answered my question about using shackles.

-Pete

are the straps better than chain?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by blindmann:
are the straps better than chain? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Yes. They have some flex to them which helps eliminate the "shock" to the truck if you have to snatch one. That's just one reason.

If one breaks, I would much rather have half the strap flying at me than half the chain

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Are you back to the old Western Side Saddle grip? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Nope, still in love. Just got back from Vegas. I got the highest award offered by National Ski Patrol. The National Chairman presented it to me. Blondie will be out here in a few days. Then we will fly back to Tx together, "Meeet the Parents" style.

Wish me luck.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Are you back to the old Western Side Saddle grip? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Nope, still in love. Just got back from Vegas. I got the highest award offered by National Ski Patrol. The National Chairman presented it to me. Blondie will be out here in a few days. Then we will fly back to Tx together, "Meeet the Parents" style.

Wish me luck. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Congrats on your award man, that is great. Good luck with the whole "Meet the Parents" thing.

All the best ~t! Make sure ya don't flush no dogs down the potty!!

Thank you H2N & Horace. She's got 2 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, so I think I'm okay on my bathroom protocol. I'm just hoping they like me.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2Finally:
All the best ~t! Make sure ya don't flush no dogs down the potty!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thankfully, with the size of our dogs, that would be impossible!

Tower... don't forget -- it's "meet the sister", too!

Yes, please forgive me, your highness.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:

Nope, still in love.

Wish me luck. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Cool. What's his name?