Why You Need To Carry 2 2x4s In Your Hunting Truck

[@HeartsXoXd]

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make this video to help your fellow humans. I have been a country boy my entire 63 years of life, and I still learned a lot from you. The "secret wisdom of a long life" is actually to listen when someone like yourself has something to teach you. Thank you!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@HeartsXoXd thanks

[@tippyoutdoors6677]

I may go a little overboard but after two hernia surgeries, I carry two 2x12s and a sled in my truck. I just walk the deer right up with no lifting involved.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Perfect. Work smart not hard

[@rodneysherwin4489]

THANK YOU ANOTHER PRACTICAL VIDEO.. I USE 2X6 DOUG FIR TIMBERS W/ MINIMAL KNOTS GIVES YA ABOUT A 1 FOOT WIDETH ..

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DonnieDispersed]

I like the wheel cleat idea. For similar situations I keep tire chains in my full size 2wd van. Last week I was up hunting and made a very poor choice in roads and when I finally got to a spot to turn around immediately got stuck in the mud and slick moss/grass plus the road had been going down hill so I was now fighting gravity. I aired down, and broke out my traction boards but ultimately had to chain up and I was able to drive out. Pays off to be prepared 👍

[@SamkoTradBow]

Smart thinking and great job using the tools you had

[@wb5mgr]

I tell you something else I carry in my truck when I go into the woods. I carry several smaller pieces of 4x4,2x4 and a piece of 6x6 all about 1-2’ long. All scrap pieces. I use them for cribbing if I get stuck or if I need to drop a trailer, etc. I just hide them under my toolbox out if the way. I also carry a single plastic parts store ramp that I can drive on to raise my truck up on to work under if needed and a single jack stand. Never know when you may need that. Also it can serve as a traction board in a pinch.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep great tips and suggestions. I carry a dedicated home made jack base in my gladiator as well as 2 peices of 24 inch 2x4s

[@bobepema355]

I use a sheet of plywood to lift the deer into the truck.works great.

[@driftlesshunter8975]

I hunt my 72 acre wooded back yard, & I don't own a pick up truck. I tilt the cargo box of my Kawasaki Mule down. I attached a compact cable come-along to the rear roll bar. I clip the other end of the come-along to a shortened rope on the front of the sled, and then I winch it into the tilted cargo box. Once it's in the box, I just need to flip the cargo box back up & fasten it back down. The sled is held in the cargo box by the come-along whether I flip the rear gate up or not. It beats lifting a deer into the cargo, especially when you are alone.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Sounds like a great system for where you hunt

[@destroyingdadxx2274]

Never seen the wheel cleat idea. That’s great!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fleegull]

Only subbed a week or two ago. Been plowing thru your emporium of enlightening, no bunkum past vids. Nothing but respect for you man. Be safe. Cheers

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. Glad you are enjoying the vids.

[@fleegull]

@@SamkoTradBow Thank YOU Squire. I don't really have a pot to pis* in, but am leaning towards purchasing one of your courses in the not too distant future. You deserve it for the time, effort, passion and free info that you consistently offer on this Goolag platform (hope that your are monetized) Keep on keeping it real. As a transplanted transatlantic newbie to this realm I sincerely dig your inspiration and knowledge. Cheers.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@fleegull greatly appreciated! Any questions on any of it just ask!

[@Michael-hg2sq]

Awesome, Reminds me of my dad's old tractor, we done something simmerler, use pipe chained to each rear wheels, and had to move the pipe a few times, but it worked.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep easy truck to add traction when stuck in the holes and ruts.

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

Twice I had to cut deer in half to load into the bed of my truck. I tried using a rope and pulley but that never worked out. Now, I recover my deet with my Kabota tractor, roll them into the bucket and head to the barn. I never got stuck but have the peace of mind to be able to use the tractors 4X4 in that event and I haven't had to experience the stress of a heart attack dragging a deer out.your tips are great to keep in mind when not hunting my own ground. Thanks...

[@papageo5]

Same here with Kubota. One year my battery died and the hood was froze shut. Couldn’t charge or change the battery for the rest of hunting season. No atv either, and too thick to drive a truck in. That season humbled me.

[@rodwoods2108]

Good trick. Those Diesels have a hard time in snow. I take chains when the weather goes bad for my Ford150's. The only worry was snow too deep and the wrong temperature. You have to twist and turn to keep it from jacking you up off the gripping surface. That may require your to find more clearance. If the snow is powder I have seen it flow a wake like a boat in the water. Once packed or packes and frozen, you are looking for trouble. Back when I had older trucks 4X4, I could put chains on the front and the truck was unstoppable. Design tollerances changed forcing chains to the back like further back in my life. It was more tenuous but still worked but not as well when retrieving other vehicles from the over the hill in snow. I have buried a post in the ground in front of a hole that swallowed a Dodge Buckboard one time. It had a winch to pull it out hooked to the post. That Dodge was rough but tough.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep all the extra weight on the front t of a diesel is a help in some cases and a hindrance in others.

[@Gdesign959]

Some great often overlooked tips that can help out hunters and non hunters alike.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@Tbowie13]

Good video on a simple overlooked topic. Getting stuck sucks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Especially when you are miles away from nowhere all alone. These 2x4s are a lifesaver!!!!

[@Tbowie13]

Thats right, and here in the NC mountains I rarely have phone service. So to get help who knows how many miles I’d have to walk before my phone worked or someone picked me up. I’m mid forties now and though not old 6-8 miles in the mountains up and down would be rough. Good hunting this year…ours starts this Saturday sept 7

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@Tbowie13 yeah same boat here but without the mtns. Where I hunt there is very limited cell service and could be a 20 mile walk to get help, especially in the late season when nobody is out there. Always have multiple options of self recovery and a full tool kit with me. Good luck out there, hunt hard, be safe and have fun.

[@Tbowie13]

@@SamkoTradBow you as well bud! I also got that 66i garmin this year with gps sos button and satellite texting just incase. Ya never know and I'm not a youngster anymore. Take care.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@Tbowie13 good call on the communicator! Never can be too careful. I used to use a spot locator that would send messages when I would do remote pack in bear hunts in Canada. Only way my wife would let me go. Good thing to have as even a twisted ankle can be life threatening in the right situations

[@h.sinclair]

dead man anchor fantastic tip excellent spot on $10 shovel trench 2x4 and rope/strap - one of the best readiness ideas I ever heard 🔥

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@h.sinclair thanks

[@DailyOilersFaceoff]

You need to link the videos you’re referring to in the description, probably get alot more views if you did! Great videos man

[@SamkoTradBow]

That shown and linked at the end of the video for the last 30 seconds

[@roberttaylor8261]

I use a 4-wheeler ramp! And the jet sled been doing that for 30 yrs! People saying they seen 2x4s throu the cab an into a persons pelvis?? That has to be a pretty freak accident The frame on truck would have to be crushed to back of cab! This isn’t a semi flat bed that doesn’t have a headache rack an hauling pipe or something!

[@boomerrangerron]

Very clever for sure Jason! I'd opt for two 2 x 6's instead! I'm also told that you can use a pully and drive the truck forward while the deer loads itself! But I don't yet own a pickup truck so I use a carrier on my SUV.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@boomerrangerron carrier on an suv works great. Also a jet sled will often fit in the carrier perfectly too. Then you can slide the deer in the jet sled right up on to the carrier from the side.

[@boomerrangerron]

Jason gray idea because we had a heck of a time getting my 9 pointer (180) buck loaded onto the HAWK Crawler!

[@richman61]

love the ramp idea. i hunt alone. Thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@snake57]

I have taken the end gate off and used it as a ramp. Works well. Love the wheel cleat idea.

[@Nick-hv5tt]

with those 2x4 you could trade it in for another truck.

[@georgebinion2335]

That's hilarious

[@oceanview11112]

Thanks to Biden

[@markmcdowell6637]

If you can’t Dodge it Ram it.

[@raymondmay7304]

I don't have the credit score for lumber

[@danielsimpson9650]

Woulda never got rid of the ranger lol

[@RT-wq8bd]

Good video! I always thought the tire was rhe step! Bad knees require a step😅

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep the tire is the easy way for me too.

[@janmorse6948]

Always thinking! Hope all is going well for you in Dixie.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Loving it down here. Hope life is good up there for you!

[@tommymadden9746]

I love when people problem solve without spending a lot of money.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Agree 100

[@DanRussell-q8s]

Love your truck but I am not a fan of the slick plastic bed liners for the reasons you point out . Very noisy and very slick . I guess I just do not like strapping down everything I put in the bed . Great information if you do have one though !!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Agree 100. My tacoma and my gladiator that I have now I'm just using rubber bed mats and much happier.

[@davidelo5843]

The 2 by 4s are a great idea !

[@SamkoTradBow]

Handy to have

[@scottloutner5253]

Just found you. Finally. Too the point. No BS

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks!

[@robertlyman9789]

I got a cheap Harbor Freight winch in the bed of my truck to winch my quad into the bed with ramps

[@SamkoTradBow]

Those harbor freight winches work great!

[@johnswanson3741]

Until they quit working

[@davever]

1/2 sheet (lengthwise) 3/4 plywood

[@manuelguzmanjr6622]

I just got a 2022 LoneStar looks just like yours just a blue color. I like that shovel on the back of your bed truck. Tell me about that and how you have it snugged in there please

[@SamkoTradBow]

Mounted with some anazon rubber shovel clamps screwed into the bedliner

[@mhough3]

Good vid! I don’t know why I never thought of using my rear wheel as a step!😆

[@SamkoTradBow]

Works perfect!

[@clarencenoack-3845]

Great tip some people can lift a truck but people just need a little help thanks for the idea

[@jpoutsider7700]

You’re good at filming. Thanks for using a tripod.

[@keithvannote729]

I keep a block and tackle (old fence stretcher) in my truck with the 2x4 ramp.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Perfect set up

[@littlerascal8066]

Tire step was well said!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks!

[@mini14head]

I mounted a boat hand crank to a 2X8 that fits against the back of my cab. Cranks em right up.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Brilliant idea

[@craigbranstrom4749]

Better idea. I use my folding dirt bike ramp that will not move when pulling a deer into the the bed. It's illegal to drive on power lines in my state. I have dif lock on all four.

[@antonlueker9648]

Looks like you got those falken wildpeaks on that rig. If you do 👍 They’re a great tire.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep have had them on 8 trucks and even have them on my new cherokee trail hawk now as well. Best tires I have ever used.

[@WillyK51]

Well, if they just made trucks, a bit smaller like my old 1979 F100. No one would have problems loading anything. That Taillgate is about 2Ft higher than mine

[@1SGPARKER]

What can I say other than, "Brilliant!"

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@freddyo2k10]

How did you attach your shovel to you truck bed🤔🤔🤔🙏🙏

[@SamkoTradBow]

Rubber shovel clamps from Amazon and screwed into the bed liner with shallow screws. Works great. I put a link the shovel clamps in my 2019 ram pros and cons video as well as my ram 16k mile follow up video.

[@charleshodge9327]

You didnt leave a link for the 2x4s

[@SamkoTradBow]

Hahahaha. Shipping costs are brutal on them from amazon

[@CarlKem]

Sir, my experience as a disabled outdoorsman is... 1. Keep the 2x4's in your truck as they work great for using as a pivot when loading heavy stuff or arguing with a trailer you want to hook up or unhook from your truck. BTDT. 2. If there are trees around you can also use young trees like you suggest for the 2x4's. BTDT. 3. Carry at least one spare rim, but it does not have to match your truck or tires. You can use it as a removable 4 season fire pit (the BLM & USFS don't like using rocks on dirt anymore) and you can use it like you did the 2x4's to either get yourself unstuck (particularly when high centered) or as an impromptu jack for a flat tire. BTDT both. And as I have seen done but never had to do, you can in some circumstances use it and either rope/cable/chain to improvise a winch (provided it matches your lug nut pattern). 4. You said carry a shovel. I disagree. Ideally, carry a #2 prospectors shovel like what you have in your truck, then a long handled #2 shovel AND a 4 tine garden fork. A what!?!? You heard me, a 4 tine garden fork. When you're stuck somewhere and nothing to grab on to like trees or boulders because of the packed soil & rock mix (particularly when you near a creek or river), the garden fork can act like an anchor for your winch/come along and it makes digging up buried rock immensely easier, in case you need rock to fill in a hole or rut so you can drive out. BTDT. Man, so many of those are "BTDT", I earned the nickname "Quagmire" (before that sick perv from Family Guy ever got on TV)! (I seemed to get stuck more often on a Sunday than any other time, and I was told of Luke 14:5, so it seemed fitting!) The key here is unless you're a super brain like McGyver or you have a few extra tools to even the odds.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Great write up! And live the tips!

[@mg70898]

My not add a cargo cart to the back bottom of the truck. Eliminates need to lift deer more than two feet? Also Need to add 2x4 to front of sled and run rope though the wood/Plastic front & rope will break if pulling a two hundred pound deer going up hill ,

[@SamkoTradBow]

Should watch my jet sled videos. It shows you how to chance the rope and make the sled better. You will enjoy them.

[@ihaulscrap]

Great video! What kind of bracket holds the shovel on?

[@SamkoTradBow]

A shovel clamp from Amazon. Works great

[@ihaulscrap]

Link?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@ihaulscrap don't have a current link for it

[@benschildgen4994]

I'm short too but have a tonneau so the tire step doesn't work

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Excellent topic sir. I have never owned one of the sleds, but I have always had a few pieces of wood in my truck. Love the ramp idea, I will try that this year, looks like it would make life so much easier. I also love the getting unstuck Idea, the deadmans hook up and cutting them down for the tires is brilliant. Thanks again for sharing and have a blessed week my friend. Dale

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks dale! Amazing what you can do with a 2x4 to get unstuck! I never have to call a buddy to come get me anymore!

[@jbcurdog72]

I've watched a bunch of, if not all of your videos... I have come to the conclusion, you carry a LOT of stuff!!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

And would not trade any of it!

[@fishingismydrug1]

You can never have too much stuff in your vehicle!

[@timothypadilla1277]

Better to have it and not need it than the alternative.

[@johnswanson3741]

Boy scout motto...."always be prepared"

[@BabyBBB01]

Oh MY GOD, FROM NOW ON I MIGHT NEED 2-2x4 IN MY TRUCK JUST IN CASE I GOT A BIG BUCK, THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO

[@SamkoTradBow]

Not sure if this is real or sarcastic. But either way, I'm gonna say thanks!

[@georgebinion2335]

I just bought a 54" jet sled for dragging deer, should be big enough?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep and you will love it. In my jet sled videos I show you how to upgrade the handle and ise a peice of wash machine hose as a handle

[@georgebinion2335]

@@SamkoTradBow yeah I seen the handle u showed, I was concerned I may have bout too small of a sled. Thanks for commenting

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@georgebinion2335 I have the js1 (original) and the Jr. Both are excellent and work fantastic. The original is my favorite thry now call it the js1.

[@georgebinion2335]

@@SamkoTradBow I seen they also had the 66" I think? So I was concerned the 54 may be a bit small. Glad to hear it'll work fine, thanks

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@georgebinion2335 you will love the one you got

[@RT-wq8bd]

I keep a fold down cargo carrier on my hitch all season. I just stand in the middle of it and pull the deer from the side. Age and injury has made dragging a deer a task so a sled is on my list. At 64, dragging an 8 pt a half mile this year really sucked...finally😂

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@RT-wq8bd the jet sled makes dragging about half the felt weight. It's amazing. The cargo carrier is a great idea too

[@keithsvoboda618]

Where did you get the sled

[@SamkoTradBow]

Called a jet sled. Amazon has best deals

[@Jghf9-13]

I have a electric winch and a wooden ramp it works great

[@SamkoTradBow]

That sounds like a simple and slick system

[@roytallericoGunner]

I used 2 2x6s..had a winch in the bed by the cab.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Fantastic system! The winch is a great touch!

[@brywong93]

What kind of shovel holder are you rocking?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Its a rubber shovel clamp from Amazon. Dirt cheap but works well. I jave a link to it in my ram 2500 pros and cons video

[@bowmadness1333]

Very good idea. Just a little tongue in cheek humor you obviously don't live in Illinois, not doing that with our Illinois deer. Happy hunting.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Your Illinois deer are no bigger that the deer I kill in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan etc. Works perfect for all deer.

[@bowmadness1333]

For sure very big deer in those states not so much Michigan.

[@richardaustin9931]

What brand of tool holder is in the bed of ur truck?

[@SamkoTradBow]

amazon shovel clamp. Its in this videos description

[@tubnquagchannel1338]

Good idea!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad ypu enjoyed it

[@donniewillis2926]

Can't you have Detroit Lockers installed on you truck? I had a truck with real 4 wheel drive and it was a beast.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I could but not on this one as I got a smoking deal on a 6 yr 125k mile warranty. So no changing anything that would void it. Otherwise I would as soon as it was out of warranty.

[@bradjd6957]

How did you mount your shovel in the back of your truck?

[@SamkoTradBow]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3vFl5iEjslma80. This video shows how and has links to the clamps i used.

[@RocksNRuts4]

pre covid lumber price lol. what do u use for that sweet glossy shine?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@RocksNRuts4 I use a combo. First spray and wipe turtlewax seal and shine paint sealant. Then I do mequires ceramic spray wax over top of the seam and shine. But I believe on this truck I was still using zymol polishing wax. Used thst stuff since I was a teenager. Amazing. But drys rock hard and lots of buffing and residue to deal with

[@RocksNRuts4]

@@SamkoTradBow looks good tho!!!

[@gregz4249]

Don’t forget the saw for cutting boards down

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep have to have a hand saw in the truck always

[@keen9629]

Pretty handy tips. Thanks

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fishinghunter4030]

I like the shovel mount. Where did you get it?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Amazon.

[@fishinghunter4030]

@@SamkoTradBow found it. Thanks

[@fishinghunter4030]

also subbed you. I'll check out your other stuff later.

[@bradforney4303]

Where did you purchase shovel and mount at please and thank you enjoy your videos.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Amazon. Will have a video out next week with all the extras I added to the truck along with links to all that stuff.

[@johnmahoney7876]

Yep recall that the slam and jam technique

[@flushot6513]

I took a boat winch turned on it side and mounted it up front of box and have a ramp

[@SamkoTradBow]

have a friend that did something similar and loves it! Glad its working good for you.

[@flushot6513]

@@SamkoTradBow thanks something about sitting in a tree stand on fall mornings like you find a level of peace you didnt know was there good luck to you this fall and have a safe hunting season

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@flushot6513 agree! You have a great season as well

[@flushot6513]

@@andreweddy86 i hope i can explain it right i took 1-2x4 at lenght of width of truck so it would fit fairly snug pushed down in those groves in bed liner lag screwed turn buckles at each end which had caribeners so then i could clip it onto the bed tie downs i also used old bed frame rails to help beef up the 2x4 and then took 4 2x4 cut them not much longer than the height of that long one screwed em togehter to make 4x4 repeat that step so you have two then one lay flat screw those so they are standing up and slide that under your long board drill couple holes for winch couple bolts now 💪 then those turnbuckles come into play you can tighten those down to help kep it from rolling forward under pressure

[@cappyjpadgett]

Yep,I always have a couple 2x4’s in my truck plus a couple of 6x6x3’ wood blocks.

[@SamkoTradBow]

The 6x6 is a great idea too

[@jlr3636]

I keep a hydraulic cherry picker (engine hoist) in my truck.

[@jimmcgee3111]

I actually carry a 24 inch by 8 foot piece of 2/4 inch plywood for the purpose of a ramp.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Perfect

[@olysasquatch]

So you can get your buck up in there! I got a Bronco w/6" lift and was workin harder vs smarter before I figured that out lmao...😊

[@SamkoTradBow]

especially as a short guy. No more of that standing on the tailgate fighting with everything I have to pull a deer up there!

[@olysasquatch]

@@SamkoTradBow This exactly;) I whomped a blacktail early bow and then he was whoopin me and it was raining.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@olysasquatch hahaha. We start out working hard then realize there is a smarter way. Congrats on a blacktail!!!! Tough critter to hunt

[@olysasquatch]

@@SamkoTradBow Long as we learn, and hopefully sooner than later huh ?! Thank You, they dont make it easy but its worth it. 😉

[@lambertsaldi1550]

I hope you get the big one 🦌 Good tip thank you The Vermonter

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. Good luck this season.

[@DieselArcher]

Good idea, nice truck!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it

[@brenthayes1671]

Thank you for this information

[@Quentin217]

That load method would not work for me because I have a fiberglass canopy mounted over the eight-foot bed. I use a two by four to put crossways behind the wheel wells. That keeps freight from moving forward away from the tailgate and thus making it harder to reach to unload it. Another trick that I dreamed up was to carry a long-handled garden hoe. That allows me to stand on the ground and then shove load components forward or hook them back toward me.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@Quentin217 i use a snake hook for the same reason

[@case8987]

What lift and size tires are you running?

[@SamkoTradBow]

No lift, its stock. Cant remember tire size but I show and say it in the video.

[@chipsammich2078]

I thought you was gonna say to build a ladder so you can see into the bed

[@SamkoTradBow]

🤣🤣

[@chipsammich2078]

@@SamkoTradBow Got hooked on your Videos today alot of good stuff.. well done sir 👏 Subscribed

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@chipsammich2078 thank you. Glad you are enjoying them

[@lfaulk36]

Can u link the jet sled please?

[@SamkoTradBow]

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[@jamesedwards6269]

Great video Jason.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you

[@justinmorris2915]

lol I legit thought this guy was green screening with a picture of the truck in the background... then he opened the tailgate lol.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Lol. I'm a short guy with a big truck

[@myquickjab2098]

Will a 4x4 work

[@SamkoTradBow]

Most likely not. Wont fit between tire and fender

[@oldmanslickville1918]

What tires do u have on ur truck?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@oldmanslickville1918 falken wild peak at3

[@oldmanslickville1918]

@ awesome looking, will check them out. Thanks

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@oldmanslickville1918 the at4w are out now and supposed to be even better.

[@jeffreymurphy5313]

Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kentcostello8099]

Hay thank you I'm going to do this and thank you again for the info and video. 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸😎

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@nickframe1508]

You have some great tips sir!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you

[@davidmorgan2541]

Good advice! Bless you.

[@drested1793]

Nice vid. What did you use to mount that shovel to the bed?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Rubber shovel clamps from amazon

[@drested1793]

@@SamkoTradBow Thank you!

[@CoolBreeze640]

Very good video, subscribed!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks. Glad you are enjoying the vids. Also check the Playlists they break down the vids by categories as I think I have over 600 vids now.

[@pantera3336]

Strap works good and doesn't take up room

[@joshharris7422]

What is your truck ??

[@SamkoTradBow]

2019 Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel

[@keithstehling3586]

Brilliant!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bobgranato3558]

If you are going to carry 2x4s in the back of the truck, I suggest you do not place them as you suggest. While they won't rattle, I have seen rear end collisions drive the wood right thru the drives pelvis. You could literally see the rectangle as it piled thru the sacrum. I would find another way to carry the wood

[@SamkoTradBow]

Interesting. And good to know. Really easy to angle them corner to corner in the bed so that doesnt happen. Thanks!

[@MADDOG100ful]

Open diff" problem on the rear axle,,,, slightly set your emergency brake that will cause the spinning wheel to send power to the traction wheel.

[@cliffordstanger8960]

ATV ramps work too.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep they do as a ramp. But not so much for vehicle recovery like the 2x4s can. But if you are only worried about getting the sled up there you are spot on that ramps work perfect.

[@MrRoss-jz7fx]

I'm still of the opinion you should carry a 4x4 and a shovel, and a come-a-long... All you ever need

[@SamkoTradBow]

i used to think that way too. Until I started hunting in georiga swamps. Learned fast that is not enough. but if that is all you plan to carry I would at the very least add a saw and tow straps.

[@MrRoss-jz7fx]

@@SamkoTradBow look, GA is a whole new ball park!! That's that fun mud, or that suction mud...two or three muds to choose... Swampy? Red clay hills? Or good ol clay pit action... I feel ya on the saw...never a bad idea...and I rode with "that guy" who had every damn thang... Oh and an old fire hose makes a damn good snatchin strap

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@MrRoss-jz7fx yep ga as forced me to learn a whole lot of new tactics for getting un stuck..lol

[@MrRoss-jz7fx]

@@SamkoTradBow absolutely... You can never have too many gadgets or fuzzrachets... I recently used a ratchet strap and a short 2x4, strapped to the wheel...it was rough as hell, but works surprisingly well

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@@MrRoss-jz7fx yep works fantastic

[@richardcharay7788]

Kick-ass video, thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@David Erickson hahaha. Yep prices are insane! I keep worrying someone is gonna steal my 2x4s out of the back of the truck.

[@williammccaslin8527]

We do the same thing with a game cart, works like a champ when you have a 300+ monster on the ground

[@pahuntnut]

good points, thanks for sharing

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks

[@larryalexander4833]

I use a piece of plywood

[@user-fw6vu3kz6l]

Been doing that for years

[@SamkoTradBow]

Works like a champ

[@timshapleyadventures]

Thanks for explaining how to climb in the back of a pickup😑

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@timshapleyadventures welcome

[@teaneys1]

Thanks brother. Great tips.

[@Ohio98]

Beautiful. This will save my ass someday

[@SamkoTradBow]

Sure has save mine