22
Figure 21
: Towing strap and shackle.
Towing ropes/straps should be
firmly attached, preferably with a
shackle. Spectators should stand
well aside in case the rope breaks
or the mounting points pull out. Do
not tow using the factory fitted
chrome bars, as these can rip off
[12]. Do not tow in reverse [8].
The recommended recovery kit
from ExplorerOZ [17] includes the
following:
(a)
Basic capability: long
handled shovel, bottle jack,
hi-lift jack, jacking plate,
snatch strap, tyre levers and mallet, heavy duty air compressor, tyre pressure
gauge, tyre valve tool, wheel brace.
(b)
For winching capability: winch strap, wire cable, hand winch and or electric or
power take-off winch, tree trunk protector, 2 shackles, "D" or "Bow", snatch
blocks.
(c)
For dragging capability: chain 2.5m and 6m.