Finally have a "pulled someone out" story!!!

I didn't have what would be considered ideal. I have a couple sets of tie down straps. I used three straps, hooked my hitch (with the open side facing up) and looped them into the hitch plate on his.

I know this wasn't ideal, or even recommended, but it was what I had on hand. I wouldn't make it a habit of using them either, but they worked in a pinch. I was also able to get pretty close (like 2' ) from him, so there wasn't any real slack to have to deal with.

 

Not perfect. But it works. I've used it.

 

^Recently did that and pulled a chevy out that was almost stuck to the frame, next in line was an F150 and it was burried to the frame, couldn't pull it out.

 

Aha! So simple I'm ashamed I didn't get it... I appreciate the help. For a once-in-a-blue-moon scenario that I'm wanting to be prepared for that's a great minimal cost solution. Thank you.