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foldingcamper

Was looking for a towrope for when i go off roading in Kielder next month a found this on eebuygum.

Think it might be a bit over the tope. quite why you need 21,5 breaking strain

http://cgi.eebuygum.co.uk/TOW-ROPE-21-5-Ton-Land-Rover-4X4-Recovery-Boat_W0QQitemZ150120022419QQihZ005QQcategoryZ15263QQcmdZViewItem

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markymoan · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 21:03 Post subject:

Its about right, its only 1 1/2 inch thick, perfect Very Happy

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gary820 · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 23:08 Post subject:

got my rope from that company, it's a really good quality rope, don't have 21.5 ton one though!!

markymoan · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 23:34 Post subject:

You will be amazed at what wieght they take in a snatch Shocked

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Mick · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:52 Post subject:

Im looking for a good quality tow rope or strap any recommendations on makes or where to get one from

Hard1 · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:57 Post subject:

I also got one from Euro ropes with hard eyes, about 10 tons but a monster all the same. Good service and the product is OK.

Please note, the 21.5 tons are only for L***R****s 'cos they always get well stuck!! Laughing

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foldingcamper · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:00 Post subject:

I like the reply. I am goping to Keilder wiht my friend and his land rover. I suppose i better get the 21.5 ton so that i can pull him out

Mick · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:40 Post subject:

If your there on the 13th of October im going aswell with a freind with a land rover so may be its the 21.5 ton one i need lol

foldingcamper · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:58 Post subject:

Just been to collect my rope as i work along the road from where the company is based.
It looks inpressive but i am surprised at how lite it is. The bloke at the store asked what was using it for and told him it was to pull land rovers out of mud, he said it would pull the QE2 out.

Mick · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 13:38 Post subject:

Is it the 21.5 ton as asvertised above

Webby · ***** Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 536 Location: Suffolk

My recomendation with any rope is to be sure your recovery points are up to the job. The front recovery hooks are rated highly and there is provision to fit one each side. This is what i would do then when stuck fast use a bridle to centralise the pull between the two.
At the rear the tow bar is as good an attachment point as any, but a pin hitch is better than just dropping the eye over the tow ball. A 3/4" shackle fits over the shank of the tow ball and will not pull up over the ball, this is a much better way of attaching the rope.
As Marky says there is a huge amount of kinetic energy stored in the rope when pulling out a stuck vehicle, if the rope or towpoints are not up to the job then serious accidents can happen. When something gives way it's amazing how quick the end of the rope comes back towards you.
Not trying to scare anyone, just lay out the facts. The most important thing to do is have some good safe fun!
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foldingcamper · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 15:44 Post subject:

Hi
I went for the 10.5 ton rope for £20. I hope i wont need it though. Thanks Webby for the advise, i have towed before and seen a couple of ropes snap so will be keeping well away from the end. (Worked on Farms when i was younger)

Peej · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 22:35 Post subject:

Coming from a farming back ground seen a few spectacular recoils after a chain had snapped on a lovely old County when recovering another tractor, very dangerous. We have even pulled the front axle off a few times, now that's embarrassing, with the tractor with it's nose in the dirt. Embarassed

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markymoan · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 22:49 Post subject:

Throwing an old coat over the rope or the wire if winching can save a lot of damage if it snaps, it kills the recoil Wink

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Peej · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 22:58 Post subject: