4x4 Recovery Gear Essentials / Budget Friendly!

[@alfredstaude3955]

Great Video - all in! Instead of a winch, a grab hoist can also be used; easier and attachable to all sides of the 4x4. But it also costs as much as a winch ... Best regards and Cheers, Alfred

[@JKoverland]

A grab hoist.. I will have to look this one up as I am not sure I know this one 🤔 Cheers Alfred. J&K

[@alfredstaude3955]

@@JKoverland www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3200kg-Wire-Rope-Pulling-Hoist-Winch-c-w-20M-Wire-Rope/401896260826?hash=item5d92e244da:g:MzcAAOSwGJJfqSaG :-)) The lenght is from 20-80m available...

[@ivanhoe6366]

Also known as a tirfor. After the brand name.

[@JKoverland]

@@alfredstaude3955 ah yes I know the one now :)

[@stephencopestake2864]

@@ivanhoe6366 I fancy one of those as being more versatile than a fixed winch, but they are bulky and heavy and need tying down in the vehicle in case of accident when it can fly around inside....

[@stephencopestake2864]

Nice shopping list... So far I just have some old rope and a spade and shovel. The spade got used on Wednesday as I got stuck in snow up the Cam High road near Hawes - the drifts were up to 5 foot. All the times I have really got stuck, a front winch would have been no good, only a rear winch or Tirfor, but each time I have got a friendly (but expensive) farmer to help with a tractor... I don't fancy getting a snatch tow rope as I have seen too many spectacular epic fails with them breaking off the tow point of the stuck vehicle and sending it through the rear window AND the front windscreen of the towing vehicle....

[@JKoverland]

Sometimes it's not practical to cary it all 👍 you soon work out what is important to you and your situation 🙂

[@stephencopestake2864]

@@JKoverland I have a big bag of stuff I sometimes carry that is more a 'get out of trouble' kit than recovery kit, like an extra bottle jack, general tools and a pair of bolt croppers in case I come across a locked gate in the way...

[@BrokeWrench]

The synthetic ropes seem much better at first, but I realized there are many downsides. They are almost as dangerous when they snap as the steel cables. It's a myth that they just drop when they break. They get sand and grit stuck in them(the more expensive ropes do have a protective coating for this) and between that and the abrasion from sliding across things, they loose their strength over time. The UV from the sun will also slowly degrade the fibers over time (the protective coatings available also help with this a lot). They get damaged much easier and they slowly degrade over time and with use until they snap and are possibly more dangerous because people think they are in no danger if they break The main advantages of synthetic are weight, they float, and they are easier on your hands. I think I can live with those downsides for the added dependability

[@borissmit7112]

I am thinking of snowchains.

[@elephant2627]

Get decent tyres

[@JKoverland]

For certain countries yes I think so 😃

[@mikeb53]

I would suggest having an impact wrench with a fully charged battery. You never know who is going to get a flat and some wheel bolts are a bastard to remove with bare hands. Havent had to use my wrench in the field yet, but, you never know.

[@JKoverland]

Always have those wheels on and off no probs by hand 😜

[@justindustyjusty1156]

Good advice for somone starting out but i go nowhere without my trusted hi lift jack which you can use to lift your rig to put tracks under the wheels or as a winch with the use of shackels and stropes if the worst should happen.Ive got the same winch as you on my nissan terrano 3.0l but i also carry a winch ground anchor just incase there is nothing around to attach your winch too.All the best stay well and safe Justin

[@JKoverland]

Thanks! We used to cary a highlift but have never once needed to use it so don't cary anymore but did have an emergency air jack. Plus 2 bottle with a plate 👍

[@JKoverland]

Would like to carry ground anchor if only the space 🙈👍

[@justindustyjusty1156]

@@JKoverland Have a look on ebay at Norby 4x4 on ebay item no 191732301749 its a folding ground anchor whch takes up hardly any space its £134.99 whch is a small price to pay for solo greenlaning or overlanding stay safe and well justin

[@smchorley]

Love content like this, you could maybe incorporate clips from previous videos showing how and when you used certain items, like the max tracks in Portugal sands etc. I have nearly all the same gear except the tracks, now you mentioned levelling that might be a better option than carrying levelling blocks. I'd love to see more content on your fridge and cooking arrangements etc. with some real world videos between. Anyway keep up the good work and have fun 👍

[@JKoverland]

Thanks! Glad to hear it. Yes hope to get more real world testing as soon as we can get going again we sure will be! Tracks useful to level up as you know nothing is worse than a wonky camp 🤣 best wishes, J&K

[@leewilson3233]

Excellent you've got all the kit can any sort that Flavin Sheet although a good pair of shackels a must for any recovery 👍

[@JKoverland]

Thank you! Haha 😄 unfortunately not my place to tamper with if you know what I mean 👍

[@callyboy5228]

Really enjoyed this vid,would certainly be very interested in what spares you carry,something to look forward to on a Friday now.

[@JKoverland]

Great! OK cool might get onto that then 😁

[@jordanc07]

I always carry a 30m strap just incase my winch doesn’t reach a suitable object to winch off of.

[@JKoverland]

That's good! We carry a coupe extra straps too 👍

[@luisalmeida777]

Maybe it doesnt fall on the recovery gear category, but a saw, and axe or a machete (or all of the above!) might come in handy in some recovery situations, or to avoid them! I've seen 4x4 turning back around, or trying some sketchy lines just because they couldnt clear a falen tree and stuff like that. And those tools serve dual porpuses! 😉

[@JKoverland]

Yes we've had that situation a good few times and particularly in Portugal 😉🤣 good times it means it is more wild 👍👍 another video could potentially be on tools 🙌

[@luisalmeida777]

@@JKoverland i've lost count on how many times i've used them. A video on tools would be cool, and about those weird tools or things that might come in handy on a bush repair, and i'm not talking about spares 😉😀! And we have used one or to toghether, dont know if you remember...!

[@JKoverland]

@@luisalmeida777 I remember fondly 😂 I'm sure we will have more opportunities to be creative when out bush in the future when we see you guys 😉

[@elephant2627]

I’m sorry to say that this is a prime example of mis information, the winch 13500lbs = 6T+ pulley blocks rated 8T, need at least 12T so underrated, shackles 3.75T on straight line pull ? Using the recognised 2>1 safety factor yes maybe, on the pully blocks NO, you always need at least 2 bow shackles then add soft shackles as these can’t be used in any situation that has sharp edges example the pully blocks, rear pull with front winch is a myth, about all you can do is change the ground your on for possible grip, if you use a kinetic strap/rope never ever use as a winch strap. Over all you produce some good videos that I enjoy watching, but of late your more technical viewings are starting to let you down. You live a life that you enjoy and I suspect gives very limited income, but I’m sure some training courses would not go amiss, the river crossing with someone tied to a winch rope was so close to a drowning if they had slipped

[@BigfootRCrcoverlanddave2646]

🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💯👍🏻👍🏻great and informative as usual Jack and Katrina,nice to see the equipment you use!!! Hope you are safe and well both of you, Dave in Cornwall 🤠

[@akilsolutions]

Amigo. SALUDOS desde Mexico lindo y querido .

[@eastofenglandgreenlaning]

It's a PJ. You won't get stuck 👍

[@JKoverland]

Lol

[@AM-zt3xe]

Can u do a vid about your cb radio not many out their

[@NORTHWEST4X4ADVENTURES]

If you find any good quality winch rings please update us all. I can’t find and good value for money ones as cheap Chinese ones are just going to brake and the ones that are branded are stupid money and cheaper to have a winch block. Don’t think 🤔 worth upgrading yet as there nothing wrong with the block lol 😂 Never thought about having 2 winch blocks or 2 winch rings b4 and what you where saying is a really good idea 👍

[@jakubstrumillo]

Good gear material for pandemic etimes is good in every situation :D

[@JKoverland]

I thought so too 😃👍

[@richardcox9981]

you seem to be becoming an advert for direct 4x4.

[@mina7968]

I still don't have winch but some few mods in my pajero.

[@0601Wizard]

Hello, you're great, just keep going .... can you tell me in which store you buy parts for Molly? Thank you .... Greetings from Croatia ...😀

[@JKoverland]

Which parts spares or modifications as many places 😁 thank you! J&K

[@0601Wizard]

spare parts, such as refrigerator, half shaft ... give us some link 😀 sorry in my bad English. thank you.

[@timelessoverland]

Good stuff great video :) Think we’ve used some of this gear once or twice 🤣. I’d keep the bow shackles over the soft shackles. Your never snap one but the soft shackles tend to snap under there braking strain. But never use shackles of any kind to join straps together.

[@JKoverland]

We sure have haven't we 😂👍 thanks man see you soon hopefully!

[@bourbonthebiscuit]

Awesome 👌 have you got the new front runner roof rack if so do you know that you are overloaded for off road use with it go watch Ronny Dahl from 4wheeling Australia latest video about it its an eye opener 😉

[@darrenhale6320]

Um I don’t think he is ! Have you seen how RD rack attached to the roof and how this one does ? They are totally different

[@JKoverland]

This is a Direct4x4 rack not Front runner 🙂👍

[@Jesse-2531]

i wot recommend Ronny Dahl. he tested a lot of the stuff he is talking about and he got a lot more information. (no offense but he has the bigger budget, so he can test that stuff)

[@JKoverland]

I like his stuff too.. still don't go shoot others down for bringing something to their own community.

[@johnhammond9174]

Ok but tell people what’s not to waste their money on would be good 😁🇬🇧👍

[@JKoverland]

Haha but I only carry what we think we would need and no more 😂

[@kevinrichards8119]

Hi guys ,let me know when you plan some lanes in South Wales,of course when restrictions are lifted,would love to tag along .Patreon kevin Richards

[@JKoverland]

Hi Kevin, dreaming of the day we can all travel again 😍 seems a distant memory! Hopefully not all that long to go now 🙏 Hope you are well! J&K