Double snatch block recovery?!

[@hughmartin4006]

Once again , I’ve learned from your videos . I’ve never given the battery terminal failure a thought . I was shocked to see that, so thanks for including your problems in all of your videos , that’s what I learn from as much as your rigging setups !

[@GonzoOffRoad]

That was awesome, There was a minute where I thought you weren't going to get it out, but once again you overcame the situation. Great Job!!!! I really Enjoy these videos, I feel like we as a community are better prepared for recovery....

[@rsmileybetcher4098]

I just used my snatch block to rescue a Challenger tractor off a hillside. Single line, tree saver around an old hemlock stump with a steel shackle, soft shackle on the loader mount and a steel shackle for my hook. Whole process took about half and hour and the guy backed his tractor down to the next switch back...awesome video Wes...

[@rsmileybetcher4098]

Worked great, but Im going to get me a couple more...

[@gregy3660]

Awesome video, I just bought 2 optima red top batteries for my ram 2500 so far Well worth the price. Thanks for helping those in need of assistance. The off road community is almost always willing to help.

[@JeffPalmer941]

My father in law had a tracksteer stuck on the edges of a pond. Deep enough you couldn't even see the tracks. Several wreckers (including the ones used for semi trucks) failed to get it out. Eventually, they had to bring a large crane out to get it. Great videos, keep it up! Two things: 1) Larger guage battery cables can handle higher amperage without getting as hot. May be a worthwhile investment for the work you do. 2) There is a device called an "xlock" that is designed to let you pull all of your winch line out, so you're able to get that "first wrap" advantage (where the winch has the most power) Possibly another worthwhile investment for the stuff you are doing. It's funny how everyone hears "you should let the winch cool off" and things like "30 seconds on, and 30 seconds off" or whatever.. and they always think that their winch can "handle it" cuz.. they bought the best.. Never once thinking about all the systems that *support* the winch. A winch can draw more amps than your alternator can put out. so, "letting the winch cool down" allows things like.. let the battery get/stay topped off, let the cables and terminals cool, let the winch motor cool, etc etc.

[@CG-si9ud]

You just saved the guys a couple thousands of dollars in machine recovery. Excellent job and explaining your setup even under stressful circumstances. Well done !

[@jamesbigham9036]

Wes this is one of the toughest rescues I have seen on this channel your experience definitely showed and I was impressed. You always get the job done no matter what and find ways to adapt and deal with problems when they happen. Your videos are educational on how with one jeep you can rescue vehicles because it is all in the proper set up

[@BERTO929]

This is one of my favorite channels. I live in south Florida, so there are not really any places to go off-road. Having said that, I find myself going on Rhino website and putting multiple items on the shopping cart, I just never check-out. I know the items will just sit in the garage and never be used. Great videos, I’ve learned a lot by them.

[@Brian-bc8ds]

Really appreciate your honest approach to recoveries. It's good to see you trying things that seem "beyond" the capabilities of your setup, yet you successfully complete them time and time again!

[@4x4rescue74]

Definitely, the jeep really isn’t even built or dialed in for this type of stuff. I’m always impressed with what it does.

[@steviecarbone3695]

Nice recovery Wes, this was a tough one. God bless you, you certainly have a heart of gold!

[@janielperez6704]

Another great video!! Admire the dedication to get it out despite taking on damage. Seriously that was pushing your gear to its limit, that rear end of that skid steer was flat against the ground. Crazy how much those snatch blocks double the pulling power! Not a jeep owner so not sure if you have the space under the hood but you could run a dual battery setup and run the winch off the 2nd battery. Would double the amperage

[@4x4rescue74]

Dual batteries are on the list

[@oldmanebikes8392]

I could really use this in helping with recoveries here in NJ. And hope to start making videos soon for the 4x4 rescue group. Great job Wes as always you stayed calm and fig it out as it goes. Keep it up and I will be out in the woods soon. Thanks for the add to on the new jersey 4x4 rescue group and now I'm moderator. Lets take this to the next level.

[@joshuagray2211]

Just came across your channel. Love it. one the best recovery chanels i come across so far. like how you focus on recovery not talking about other stuff thats not anything to do with it.

[@aaronbrown2412]

Man you are putting those snatch blocks to work lately. Another great recovery clinic. Keep up the great videos.

[@Jimmy_Jamz]

Good recovery. Now you got me looking at new battery and terminals, cleaning up my wiring. 💪🏽

[@Lambert_Life]

Man I love the multiple snatch block pulls ! That was awesome. It's beneficial when you explain the setup you're using. I was a little skeptical, those skid steers are HEAVY ! Rhino stuff must be solid items. Good job Wes

[@lowbuckadventures]

It is so awesome what you do for the off-road community! Thank you!!!

[@viperlocc]

Always glad to see your videos. I joined the Wisconsin 4x4 rescue a while back and recently did a call out for available people and locations. Good group so far. Thank you.

[@4x4rescue74]

Awesome

[@sactown05]

Love watching your recoveries! Keep up the good work!

[@mikekuyper340]

Great recovery! Great use of equipment available! Safety first! Great job!

[@willoprieto950]

Excellent video a Jeep recovering a piece of heavy equipment that is awesome! that is why I own a Jeep with recovery equipment just in case. Yes Rhino recovery is the best! the more i watch your videos the more I learn. thanks again Wes. P.S. watch for the battery hum good tip!

[@byronwhitney665]

Always the possibility of challenges presenting themselves. But you always seem to be well prepared. And as you stated, a high capacity battery is always a plus. Many folks that regularly rely on their winches for recoveries also install a high output generator/alternator. Some even install devices that allows them to set their idle/rpm’s to 2-3k, like you mentioned. A btw, a person can never have too much gear. That snatch block is a thing of beauty! Good job staying with it. Making adjustments when needed, and being patient through the process.

[@larrybutler2807]

Good deal! keep up the hard work of helping people out. That's what the off-road portal is about. When I fried my last battery I was doing a hard recovery too. 3 winches and 2 snatch blocks made it all work out. I went with the largest Odyssey ODP-AGM24F with 840 cca. Upgraded to 4 gauge wire for the big 5 and love it.

[@johnkirby6547]

Thanks for another Great video, never would have expected that terminal to do that. I Always carry a spare battery, will have to add terminals to my kit...

[@dstaff4134]

Nice work! Everything we do should teach us something. Very nice of the fella to return the favor to you for the assist.

[@jfaber99]

I was starting to wonder if this job was too big! Now it’s 4x4 and tracked equipment recovery! 🤘

[@cole33333333]

It was great to see you challenged and still get the job done. Nice job.

[@brentbrigman]

Very informative video. Always learn something about off road recovery. May never have to use the information but least if I am in a predicament I know lot more now that I did.

[@malachi2371]

The humility is note worthy! Thanks for letting us all know that this isn’t easy.

[@dinoboggio4977]

Persistence won! Great job. The lessons that you learn are only going to help in the future.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

that was a good pull shows how good the equiptment is. i changed my truck to the crimp on either brass or copper what ever they are made out of. haven't had any problems since

[@PeteGeniella]

Snatch blocks for the win! Thanks for the video; that skid steer was something different!

[@tilleywaylon]

Nice recovery! Might be helpful to explain to people counting the lines on the “moving load” helps you calculate the mechanical advantage. The first set up with 2 snatch blocks was a 2:1 and the second was 3:1 mechanical advantage but still only using 2 snatch blocks.

[@4x4rescue74]

Yup, im going to break that down in another video. I’ve been wanting to get a large tension tester to experiment with. One day..

[@gayle4804]

What an amazing recovery, Very impressed that you got that out

[@chrisrose6799]

Nice work, methodical, steady approach to pull out a really heavy bowling ball of a rig 👍🏼

[@calebshaw9988]

Dude that’s crazy! I never would’ve thought you could pull that with a jeep. Good job man!

[@marcuscorvain1204]

Nice job working through the mechanical issues and best of luck everyone on winning the snatch block

[@beardedpatriot1857]

Man that was a ruff one. A lot of people would have given up on that already. Persistence pays off. 👍🏽 Good recovery

[@sambobearden264]

Awesome video I enjoy watching and learning from what you do. I have learned alot from your recovery’s keep up the good work

[@andylight1051]

This video is my first time seeing your channel. Great recovery and a new sub!

[@ashleyjeffers541]

Love watching these videos! Was impressed with the technique on this one (really all your recoveries). I learn a lot! Thank you for helping others and teaching the rest of us how to be safe while having fun off road! 👍🏻

[@raisedoutdoors2532]

The continued effort finally paid off. Great content

[@whiskeythrottle2554]

Props man. Them skid steers are heavy machines, smoked your battery and still got it out 👍

[@dustywheeler6641]

Always perform a “stuck assessment” and calculate the forces involved before ever connecting any equipment! Could have saved the headache of the battery issue and increase job site safety.

[@WildEX10]

It's pretty cool seeing how to use snatch blocks to improve the pulling power. Learning new ways of helping people all the time.

[@everready19373]

Oooo a snatch block! I ordered a Rhino tow rope and two soft shackles, they arrived today and are already in my Xterra.

[@4x4rescue74]

Nice!

[@troublemakerjku]

Just started watching your videos. Nice recovery on this one!

[@kensrealadventures9047]

Hey Wes that’s a big job you had on your hands. I added a second battery to my truck and switched all of my battery connections to compression fitting. The heat comes from two things, working hard and poor connections, give me a shout and I’ll send you some pics of my set up. Great things you got going on BTW!

[@4x4rescue74]

I plan on upgrading to dual batteries soon. I have a growing list, definitely will be needed once I add the arb compressor and all the lighting I have for it.

[@HammahJoe]

Definitely impressed with how you got this one out even with the small issues you had!!

[@elscotto1439]

Nice job, thanks for the learning opportunity.

[@FATBOY-1984]

Definitely learned a new way to run double snatch blocks from this video. Always learning new ways to do recoveries from your videos. You definitely getting your money out that winch line :-)

[@MrBrian0540]

I bought some Rhino gear from watching your vids and on your recommendation. Seems like really good equipment . I've already got some friends looking at buying Rhino gear. The only bad thing I can find so far is that there standard shipping Sucks. Thanks for you're vids and introducing us to great equipment.

[@eduardocacho451]

Awesome recovery. hoping to get my first recovery soon. Slowly buying recovery gear to be ready.

[@olyj40]

Great job on another great learning experience and successful recovery as always.

[@nvrenuf_k5933]

Great recovery video, heavy stuff is always fun to watch and the bottomless swampy areas can be TOUGH. I’m surprised you didn’t have them dig behind the machine some.

[@4x4rescue74]

I hate digging, usually save it for a last resort..lol

[@riding_with_rhys]

Awesome video! I’ve learned so much about proper recovery techniques from your channel.

[@bigfootparanormal8055]

Snatch blocks are Awesome!! Great video as always...

[@paynenickerson3093]

That was a hard but awesome recovery! As always, great job Wes!

[@CalabreseIT]

Great lesson learned and as always a great video.

[@thisoldjeepcj5]

High output alternator and dual batteries? You do great and as always work with what ya got. Another great video and good recovery.

[@AquidneckRider]

Always great watching your vids. Learn something new every time. Keep those vids coming Wes.

[@Irishdux]

Man that was a tough pull!! Good work Wes

[@bshraven]

Awesome recovery. Double snatch block to the rescue!

[@Mrakofalltrades]

Sweet recovery! I avoid those lead battery terminals like the plague. Keep up the good work man!

[@peterfontaine9840]

Love these videos! If i'm ever in Florida I would love to join you on some recoveries!

[@4wdtennessee459]

No bad I had to get a ford 3600 tractor unstuck one time. It was in a ditch I used my 8k winch and dinosaur of a snatch block to get it out. Was One the craziest recovery I’ve ever done. The rear end of the tractor which was in a creek/ huge ditch raised completely outta the ditch before the front started to move and the back was what was stuck on it. That recovery would of made a great video.

[@bronc02]

That's one of the reasons I like my pto winch on my forty three year old wrecker. I do have a twelve thousand pound electric winch on the front as a standby.

[@ericsly3469]

Love seeing a rescue go right, keep it up

[@richardwoodworth549]

Nice job, that heavy skid steer and the suction made you work for it.

[@450Rnut]

Just found your channel. I love watching this stuff. Good and valuable information. Thanks

[@eriklundquist1657]

Very informative, way to stick with it!

[@randymiller9714]

Great pull! Didn't think about how hard the wench is on the electrical system.

[@jameschmielewski2017]

Hey Wes that was a hell of a job man! Great job. I've never gotten my skid stuck like that. But man are they heavy. Good job!

[@deefan11]

Man that was tough! May be a decent idea to look into a volt meter to keep an eye on the battery

[@deefan11]

A big 3/big 4 wire upgrade in the engine bay would also do wonders keeping wires cool and optimizing your electrical system. Not too hard or expensive either.

[@cheetacraft1234]

Tha was a good recovery you can’t help mechanical issues but at lest it was not to hard to find keep them coming

[@hunterlogan2913]

Great Patience! Like how u learn from each experience... I would have used snatch box(s) from get go with all the weight, suction and soft ground

[@ackmanc]

Good rescue. Sunbelt needs to get some mudding tracks :D

[@chevy2theheart]

Learning a lot from you, good job with everything

[@ryukuseymour]

A lot of people would be shocked to see a jeep pull out a skid steer like that, well done sir!

[@blackLEADrose]

Tough soggy recovery great job and glad jeep was a quick fix

[@scottpattison9692]

That skid wasn't even buried, wait till you have to use a d8 to get it out. Boss wasn't too happy. Great video as usual.

[@thomascarr3047]

Awesome job getting that out. That stuff is like glue and doesn't want to let go

[@larryhulsey5404]

Awesome man. Love it. Even better that they helped you out with the battery

[@dirty_south_adventurers_9255]

You pushed that to the limit and got her done way too go!

[@brianlagz1651]

Definitely tough job there! Good job 👍

[@austinarnold7312]

I love watching these videos... fun to watch and learn alot

[@shawntaylor1254]

Thanks again for a great video I'm always learning something from you keep um coming

[@tomreber4363]

Nice setup at the end with the snatch blocks

[@FATBOY-1984]

I like your positive attitude and calmness even when it seemed like everything was against you.

[@bryansfamtime112]

Awesome pull love the channel, thank you for sharing

[@fitz1015]

Another great rescue man.

[@Rick-4552]

First thing I did with my winch was upgrade my battery an change my leads on it to welding cable, nice recovery!

[@timjchick]

Great job. Have you ever tried wheel chocks instead of anchoring to a tree or another vehicle?

[@4x4rescue74]

I’ve seen ball joints break from front loading the steering with chocks, I always prefer anchoring off, wheel chocks are a last resort for me

[@toyota287]

What a great pull! Have you considered running a dual battery system with a selector switch?

[@4x4rescue74]

It’s on the list 👍

[@craigmcconnell6336]

Tough pull. Awesome video.

[@Chandler7157]

Learned something new in this video. Defiantly carrying a spare battery terminal now. Love the videos. With your Jeep being a straight shift, have you ever had to roll start it? I have a straight shift JKU and I’m not sure if I could roll start it. she weights 4300 pounds and I’m not sure if I could get her to move fast enough even if it was on level ground.

[@4x4rescue74]

I’ve done it once or twice..lol

[@marioprzepiora]

I should move to Florida. You always do the cool recoveries.

[@nicholasbehnke4421]

That was a referee recovery you did an awesome job I joined your group and Illinois a new snatch block would be awesome

[@Bashful838]

Very cool. I've seen a lot of videos of a skid steer pulling a vehicle. Not so much a vehicle pulling a skid steer.

[@Mallrunner]

Rhino USA customer service is really quick to respond. They warranty my tree saver strap with no hassle even though I abused it. Grade A products