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08-03-2005, 10:59 AM
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Where is the best place to attach a tow strap to the back of the H2?? Thanks
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08-03-2005, 10:59 AM
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Where is the best place to attach a tow strap to the back of the H2?? Thanks
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08-03-2005, 11:08 AM
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<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.
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08-03-2005, 11:27 AM
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Make sure you use a shackle.
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08-03-2005, 11:28 AM
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I've heard some people using the receiver hitch....that is why I was asking
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08-03-2005, 11:44 AM
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It's too much trouble to use the hitch when you have the D-rings right there ready to go.
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08-03-2005, 11:57 AM
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Great. Thanks for the help guys!!
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08-03-2005, 12:20 PM
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I have used a reciver incert with a shackle in the ball hitch hole, So I could pull on center.
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08-03-2005, 12:47 PM
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Like one of these?
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08-03-2005, 01:02 PM
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Always heard not to pull in reverse, any truth to that?
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08-03-2005, 01:37 PM
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<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?
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08-03-2005, 03:08 PM
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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)
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08-03-2005, 03:45 PM
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<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.
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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.
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08-04-2005, 12:16 PM
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Great stuff, P & P. Thanks!
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08-04-2005, 01:09 PM
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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.
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08-04-2005, 01:40 PM
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Or you could see what our very own PhilD has to offer.
http://www.trailduty.com/products/recovery.html
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08-04-2005, 03:37 PM
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Why the strong emphasis on using shackles?
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