ME Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 There have been two occasions, one yesterday and one today when I wished I had a tow rope in the Shogun. Yesterday whilst doing a feeder run I buried the farm Landrover up to the axles in a Rape field and had to tow it out with a tractor and chain in the end. Today I saw a postie buried in a snow drift and if I had a tow rope in the Shogun I could have pulled his van out for him. I dont want a cheap Halfords or petrol station special and I dont want one to go tractor pulling with. I would like a nice tow rope for reasonable money. Anyone got any suggestions ? Anyone got one they wanna sell ? Cheers ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I dont want a cheap Halfords or petrol station special and I dont want one to go tractor pulling with. I would like a nice tow rope for reasonable money. Never had a problem with my cheap tow rope Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guss109 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 ive just got a cheap one from home base and its rated at 2ton hasnt let me down yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyr8 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 you might be better with a length of webbing.the stuff the haulage firms use.we,ve pulled some heavy stuff,4x4s with a boat and trailer of the beaches.rolls up nice for easy storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Matt, Have a look on Machine Mart, I have a 4meter long 2" webbing strop with a shackle at each end. I got mine from machine mart in colchester for about a tenner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Matt, Have a look on Machine Mart, I have a 4meter long 2" webbing strop with a shackle at each end. I got mine from machine mart in colchester for about a tenner. Nice darts MC Keep the suggestions coming chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 you might be better with a length of webbing.the stuff the haulage firms use.we,ve pulled some heavy stuff,4x4s with a boat and trailer of the beaches.rolls up nice for easy storage. I agree.Its really really strong plus when rolled takes up no room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stour-boy Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 AS above or make your own,bowline in one end and whipped on the other.just to stop it unravelling. Your local yacht chandlery will stock most sizes also B&Q. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 just use a lorry strap(webbing) a good one will pull you free if theres a big enough tree close by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Here you go, Machine mart Mine is similar to this one but they do a cheaper version that doesn't have the test certificate that you need for lifting with a crane. I just can't find it on their website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Here you go, Machine mart Mine is similar to this one but they do a cheaper version that doesn't have the test certificate that you need for lifting with a crane. I just can't find it on their website >DO YOU MEAN THIS ONE ?< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulf Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I prefer to tow with a chain as it doesnt come to harm if it rubs on the road and there is no woory of stictching deteriating etc. I have a 3m tractor chain in my Navara and use it regularly towed a milk tanker up the lane with it the otherday. In my work van to save weight I carry a 4 ton 3m lifting strap, light weight and very strong but not quite as robust although adequate for ocasional use. Dont forget a couple of shackles so you can secure it to the tow points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Yep thats the one, don't know why I couldn't find that? Not looking hard enough obviously. There is a MM in colchester if you want me to get one for you, or there is one near Newbury park tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anni Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I carry one of them Tow bars from machine mart. Only about 13 quid Might not be suitable for dragging 4X4's out of muddy fields though, but still handy things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 you might be better with a length of webbing.the stuff the haulage firms use.we,ve pulled some heavy stuff,4x4s with a boat and trailer of the beaches.rolls up nice for easy storage. Good enough It wasnt so long ago i had a call from another PW member to pull them out of a "very muddy" field, the Disco was well in the mud, Its also neater all rolled up in a bag and fits nicely under the metro seats Im not going to tell anyone who it was either. I promised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Have a look on Ebay. I got 3 green loops that were military surplus for £12 delivered (for all 3!). Have even used it to lift a cow with a forend loader. Never sure if ebay links allowed or not - search 270507961013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I have a couple like the cheaper ones above and they are brilliant, I have pulled up tree stumps and hedges with them and been recovered too. They tend to get damaged easily on roads so get a cheaper one and replace when it shows signs of wear, I was going to buy very expensive kinetic ropes when I was into off roading but have been fine with the orange cheapies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Use one of these and seem very good (stretch) http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/accessories/tow-rope.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Just watching some vids of trucks stuck on Youtube and stumbled on >THIS< Cant wait to get my new tow strap ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I have one of these (the bottom one)...... http://www.liftingandcrane.co.uk/products.php?id=18 It's a 2ton lifting strap with a 7-1 safety ratio. That means it's got a 14ton breaking strain! They roll up small and are hard wearing. If you get 2 tested shackles with it and wrap the strap around it you have a compact pulling setup that will never break (unlike the cheap junk you can get from Halfords etc). I'd highly recommend a flat strap over a rope, they take up so much less space than a rope of equal strength. Be warned though, the guy in lifting and crane said that if I really go for it I could rip the towbar off of the truck before the strap will give Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 9R Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) I have a couple of 5t span sets the ones with soft eye at one end and I tie one in the other, tough enough for anything I do but no stretch at all so can be jerky if towing! oh and two bigish bow shackles Edited January 9, 2010 by Red 9R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 This is what you want Pricey but worth it, We have used it for all sorts (mainly towing the tractor out once thats got stuck ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) I have one of these (the bottom one)...... http://www.liftingandcrane.co.uk/products.php?id=18 It's a 2ton lifting strap with a 7-1 safety ratio. That means it's got a 14ton breaking strain! They roll up small and are hard wearing. If you get 2 tested shackles with it and wrap the strap around it you have a compact pulling setup that will never break (unlike the cheap junk you can get from Halfords etc). I'd highly recommend a flat strap over a rope, they take up so much less space than a rope of equal strength. Be warned though, the guy in lifting and crane said that if I really go for it I could rip the towbar off of the truck before the strap will give You are not supposed to utilze the safety factor......A sling with a factor of 7:1 is only any sense when it is brand new at manufacture......Seen it only too often in my game with the old cliche'....I know its only rated at 2 tonne but it is good for blah,blah,blah......... Once a lifting appliance has had some use that safety factor greatly diminishes-Believe me!!! Never exceed the S.W.L........ever Edited January 9, 2010 by starlight32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 But the SWL is just that, the SWL. Not the SWT! When you're towing you're not going to get a big chunk of RSJ on your head if it snaps are you. It would be a lot more painful if the shacle was to give mind! Because they've got next to no stretch they don't fire off like a tow rope of they do snap, I think they're safer that way. If lifting I support your arguement though, the safety factor is there for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 We've done loads of towing over the last week or so. We use webbing lifting straps, I've picked them up at car boot sales for buttons. I would not use them for lifting for obvious reasons, but they are excellent for towing. A couple of shackles is also a good idea. I'll try and post a photo of one of the tows that we did this week. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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