Author Topic: Minimum Vehicle Requirements (Read 18356 times)

Teabag · « **Reply #25 on:** December 27, 2011, 08:09:19 AM »

What happened to just using a magazine, newspaper or stick to join two snatch straps together?

Quote from: jk on December 27, 2011, 07:34:55 AM

Just Straps make the snatch strap joiners, they go in between the two linked straps and look a lot like these . We had one slip sideways during one of the recoveries last Cape Trip and it too became stuck in the knot, but most of the time them seem to work.

Note.......................the Crownie bottle cap is for size comparison only

Cheers
John K

Symon · « **Reply #26 on:** December 27, 2011, 08:39:35 AM »

Quote from: Teabag on December 27, 2011, 08:09:19 AM

What happened to just using a magazine, newspaper or stick to join two snatch straps together?

We are flash these days mate!

We joined three straps together to slingshot people through Nolans, so I don't think the old magazine or newspaper would have held up to being dunked. Stick would have worked though.

Quote from: duggie on December 27, 2011, 06:39:03 AM

There will be dedicated recovery vehicles on the trip ( myself included) as well as the mob pulling camp trailers. A winch is only on the want list not the need list.

I should have my winch rebuilt by then and have the big boots on the cruiser so I'm happy to do the same.

jwb · « **Reply #27 on:** December 27, 2011, 08:49:11 AM »

Quote from: Teabag on December 27, 2011, 08:09:19 AM

What happened to just using a magazine, newspaper or stick to join two snatch straps together?

Just for those readers who might wonder about the magazine, newspaper or stick statement,
These items can be used to stop the straps from
Binding together so tight it's impossible to seperate them.

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Teabag · « **Reply #28 on:** December 27, 2011, 08:54:56 AM »

Cheers mate, good point. I might have confused some with that statment. Thanks for clearing that up. This has worked for me for many years of wheeling......

Quote from: jwb on December 27, 2011, 08:49:11 AM

Just for those readers who might wonder about the magazine, newspaper or stick statement,
These items can be used to stop the straps from
Binding together so tight it's impossible to seperate them.

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D4D · « **Reply #29 on:** December 27, 2011, 08:57:04 AM »

For joining snatch straps I use a small section of dowel and a velcro strap to hold it in place. I'm not a fan of using anything compressible as after a hard snatch recovery it can become difficult to unbind.

SteveandViv · « **Reply #30 on:** December 27, 2011, 09:43:23 AM »

Quote from: Rod Camping on July 11, 2011, 05:23:34 PM

Not that much to do to my vehicle just a few items to get. Would a small blue tarp suffice as a car bra?

Cheers Rod....

If you can I would suggest you get car bra. Both me and Frostd used the tarps and I had one occasion where it lifted up due to the length of the crossing. For Nolans we borrowed one and not only was it so much quicker to put on but did a better job creating that bow wave as well.

just my opinion though. No real issues either way

Burnsy · « **Reply #31 on:** December 27, 2011, 10:33:02 AM »

Quote from: jwb on December 27, 2011, 08:49:11 AM

Just for those readers who might wonder about the magazine, newspaper or stick statement,
These items can be used to stop the straps from
Binding together so tight it's impossible to seperate them.

Just a note that this is not guaranteed, I have had two straps still bind up to the point of being unseparable when using a newspaper. Ended up cutting the older of the two strapes to get them apart :'(

Diksta · « **Reply #32 on:** December 27, 2011, 04:27:22 PM »

i have just ordered the joiners, and i got a equaliser while there, the only thing i don't have the list apart from the winch is the bra now, so i am getting there, starting fitting new Mickey T's ATZ 4 ribs this week, by time the trip comes around i hope to have a new bulbar and winch.

look like i will have to change my signature for the iPhone tapatalk, didn't realise it brought up a map of the location..

cheers

Diksta

mystq · « **Reply #33 on:** December 27, 2011, 04:35:35 PM »

Looks like I got to get a Car bra then, anyone know some good brands, prices?

Teabag · « **Reply #34 on:** December 27, 2011, 04:42:38 PM »

Just get a small cheap tarp to cover the front.......Works for many..

Quote from: mystq on December 27, 2011, 04:35:35 PM

Looks like I got to get a Car bra then, anyone know some good brands, prices?

mystq · « **Reply #35 on:** December 27, 2011, 04:47:13 PM »

Ok, Cheers Teabag.

McGirr · « **Reply #36 on:** December 27, 2011, 06:27:22 PM »

I can loan my car bra out after I cross the creeks for a 6 pack

Mark

dooguss · « **Reply #37 on:** December 27, 2011, 08:34:36 PM »

I just bought Leanne a new one from tjm for $140 mystq

Teabag · « **Reply #38 on:** December 27, 2011, 08:41:39 PM »

I have one of these http://www.msa4x4.com.au/Products/WaterBra.asp which are very well made as is everything from MSA.....

mystq · « **Reply #39 on:** December 28, 2011, 05:11:08 AM »

Quote from: Teabag on December 27, 2011, 08:41:39 PM

I have one of these http://www.msa4x4.com.au/Products/WaterBra.asp which are very well made as is everything from MSA.....

I thought you said just use a tarp, now you have a Car Bra

Teabag · « **Reply #40 on:** December 28, 2011, 06:35:33 AM »

I have one but never really use it because of the space they take up. Hence I just carry a tarp now and the tarp can be used for various things, multiple use. I cable tie it to the bulbar. Car bras are bulky. If you must have one the one I posted up is very good. IMHO a tarp does suffice. I should have been more clear in my post, sorry.

Quote from: mystq on December 28, 2011, 05:11:08 AM

I thought you said just use a tarp, now you have a Car Bra

mystq · « **Reply #41 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:01:54 AM »

Quote from: Teabag on December 28, 2011, 06:35:33 AM

I have one but never really use it because of the space they take up. Hence I just carry a tarp now and the tarp can be used for various things, multiple use. I cable tie it to the bulbar. Car bras are bulky. If you must have one the one I posted up is very good. IMHO a tarp does suffice. I should have been more clear in my post, sorry.

Ok cheers for that, amazing how much gear you can accumulate

Diksta · « **Reply #42 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:45:40 PM »

well i am getting there is regards to requirements and spares
so far i have 3 snatch straps (thou 1 is a bit dodgy)
snatch strap joiners x 2
equaliser
spare shock and bushes for camper
spare wheel studs and nuts for the cruiser
wheel bearing for camper will turn up monday
Cruiser is getting fitted out with a set 285 70 R17 Mickey T ATZ 4ribs next week
still need to order wheel studs and nuts for the camper, swell as spare shocks and bushes for cruiser.
i have a belt and hose kit for the cruiser as well as coolant and oil
so yes i am gearing up and even if i don't need any of it i will always have it for spares for the next trip to where ever that maybe

Manjimike · « **Reply #43 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:56:42 PM »

Quote from: mystq on December 27, 2011, 04:35:35 PM

Looks like I got to get a Car bra then, anyone know some good brands, prices?

Berlei

Symon · « **Reply #44 on:** February 11, 2012, 07:17:29 AM »

Quote from: Diksta on February 10, 2012, 09:45:40 PM

Cruiser is getting fitted out with a set 285 70 R17 Mickey T ATZ 4ribs next week

Same boots as mine will be

I think we have the same stud pattern, so will have plenty of spares for this trip!

Diksta · « **Reply #45 on:** February 11, 2012, 07:33:55 AM »

Quote from: Symon on February 11, 2012, 07:17:29 AM

Same boots as mine will be

I think we have the same stud pattern, so will have plenty of spares for this trip!

which is the same as my camper so spares galore

Symon · « **Reply #46 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:32:10 AM »

Quote from: Diksta on February 11, 2012, 07:33:55 AM

which is the same as my camper so spares galore

And I'm carrying two spares as well - never can be too prepared!

Diksta · « **Reply #47 on:** February 11, 2012, 12:38:20 PM »

Quote from: Symon on February 11, 2012, 10:32:10 AM

And I'm carrying two spares as well - never can be too prepared!

yeah i will be carrying 2 spares for the cruiser and 1 for the camper so essentially 3 spares

Diksta · « **Reply #48 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:53:29 AM »

1st of the new Mickey T's big difference in size the extra clearance will be good

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Alloy C/T · « **Reply #49 on:** February 12, 2012, 10:20:09 AM »

Minimum Requirements ? = Can of worms , stock standard anything will get to Seisa on the cape depending on road used ,,, minimum this and that reminds me of when the wife pulls up at the Middleton Pub midway between Winton and Boulia in her Kia Rio with all of 2 inches ground clearance and parks between modified to the max Nissan patrol and a 100 series , loud comment from one woman to her husband ? " Tell me again why we had to spend thousands of dollars to modify our car for a trip to Boulia to see the camel races ?? "

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Author Topic: Minimum Vehicle Requirements (Read 18356 times)

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