Recovery kit, starter pack?

I ordered this kit, in my price range. Will only be doing light off road but wanted a kit just in case.

 

that’ll cover a good portion of anything you get yourself into but only if you got a buddy with you. but i’d recommend getting a tree saver strap and or a hi lift if you can pinch out a bit more $.

 

An accurate tire deflation tool, an air compressor, and traction boards would also be immensely useful. Also, a pair of mud and snow chains if you’re somewhere it snows.

 

Yeah, I've encountered more than one person on the trail that thinks a tow strap and some shackles is all they need for a basic kit. The problem is that a tow strap is essentially useless if you're by yourself. I've rolled up on someone before who was just coming to that realization, it was just lucky I showed up when I did.

Keep in mind that is a TOW strap, not a dynamic recovery strap. It's not good to yank someone out with that strap since it doesn't stretch. Use that thing for a "gentle pull" only.

Get yourself an air compressor and a tire repair kit.

In the end, don't cheap out on recovery safety gear. You don't need to buy the most expensive crap out there, but you shouldn't search out the cheapest Amazon deal either. This is stuff that can, and does, save lives.

 

Thanks, I did say it was a starter kit. I already have a cheap electric pump and a plug kit that I've kept in my car for years, plugged tires without having to remove the wheel. I don't see myself ever going so extreme off roading that yanking would be necessary.

I'm very disappointed to find out that strapping to a tree does nothing.

 

Great that you have a plug kit and a pump. Saw a thread a while ago this guy had a sidewall gash and plugged it and zip tied it together all because he didn't carry a spare. So... carry a spare! lol...

If/when you get to the point where you air down to go off road a lot (you should always air down, even for extended gravel roads, etc... your ride improves, more traction, etc...), I suggest a nicer pump. It'll make life so much easier. Viair makes the 88P with works great for stockish size tires, and will fill tires in no time and only costs like $60. Just get one that doesn't use the 12v plug inside the truck, get one that goes straight to the battery. There are the bigger ones, the 300p and 400p which are better if you plan on 33's or bigger.

Strapping to a tree works great if you have a way to pull on the strap, like a winch, come-along, or a hi-lift, or another truck.

 

Thanks. I'll check out that pump. I've ordered a front tow/recovery mount, my SR doesn't comes with one. Is the driver side tie down hook usefull in any way when it comes to recovery?

 

One thing I seldom see in these recovery gear threads is a recommendation for a quality booster pack (preferably, lithium ion) or at least a set of jumper cables. I’ve had (and helped with) battery issues far more often than I’ve been stuck, experienced a flat or assisted with either. I carry a

$285 NOCO GB150 3000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter, 12V Battery Pack, Battery Booster, Jump Box, Portable Charger and Jumper Cables for 9.0L Gasoline and 7.0L Diesel Engines

NOCO GB150 which may be overkill for most but live on a farm and often have the need to jumpstart large diesels. NOCO offers several less spendy options that would be acceptable for most cars and trucks and there are other viable choices.

 

It'll work in a pinch, but generally no. If you can avoid it, I wouldn't use it.

It's just a hook, so there isn't a way for the strap to stay on the hook. The minute you get some slack in the line, it'll drop off.

 

Great point.

I've carried jumper cables in every car/truck I've driven since I was 16.

The battery pack is a great idea, and something I've always been meaning to carry. I'm usually with at least one other vehicle, or I've got my RV camper with me (not while wheeling though, lol) so I've got a few extra batteries laying around.

Li Ion is spendy, but so much lighter and the charges last longer, too.

 

I had a couple of the sub $75 lead acid booster packs years ago and found their performance to be lacking, especially with farm equipment. A few years back, I was on a ferry on the NC Outer Banks and, when it came time to unload, a dump truck ahead of me wouldn’t start due to a dead battery. One of the crewmen quickly gave him a jump. On the return trip, I happened to catch the same ferry and had a chance to ask the crewman about the jump starter pack he’d used. It was the NOCO referenced in my previous post. He went on to tell me they were standard issue to all NC ferries and how it could do several ‘jumps’ between charges. Bought mine not too long afterwards. FWIW, these are sold through GM dealers with a GM part number and that was actually the lowest price I could find.

 

There are several different sizes of NOCO jump packs. I don’t think that one of the small ones would start a dump truck, but the larger ones quickly go up in price.

 

I’d agree with all three observations.

Re Post #3 - The one I have is the

$285 GB150 3000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter, 12V Battery Pack, Battery Booster, Jump Box, Portable Charger and Jumper Cables for 9.0L Gasoline and 7.0L Diesel Engines

GB150 rated @ 4,000 amps. For our trucks and most gas powered vehicles, the GB50 @ 1,500 amps would be sufficient and can be had for $150+/- with a bit of searching.

 

I was looking around and even the 1000 amp one says it'll do a 6 liter gas engine. Seeing as how our little Tacos are almost half that, the little one should be more than sufficient.

The 1500 amp one is like 130 in the Amazon link you provided earlier.