Happy Trailing Gone Wrong

Apologies if I miss something, but how is he stuck in that. No 4x4 or rear locker? Would having some maxtrax helped you guys?

I ask because I don't really have anyone to go off-roading with and usually just go on my own, don't want to be caught with my pants down out there alone so I'd rather be prepared for any scenario.

 

It was a Prerunner (so 2wd).

 

It just comes down to lack of experience. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but is an opportunity to learn and improve upon. He could have been aired down to begin with, had basic recovery gear, stopped spinning his tires as soon as he realized he was stuck, and changed the way he approached that obstacle.

My recommendation to you is to do research on safe recoveries and proper gear to carry, and try and find an experienced person to go with you or ride along with, just to learn some stuff.

 

Thank you for the advice, I'm slowly building all the OR gear, so in the mean time, I'm mostly trying to do simple trails. Living in CO, there's definitely plenty of meetup groups for offroading, I just don't want to be the noob of the group that's holding people back, haha.

 

I wouldn't let that scare you off. Most experienced guys have no issue teaching people who are new to the scene! That's where your own research comes into play though. Having a basic understanding of proper and safe recoveries lets you know if the person/people leading you around actually know what they're doing, and not teaching incorrect stuff.

 

BE THE NOOB!! OWN IT!! it's the best way to learn. If you get a decent group they love sharing and teaching, and they'll make sure to walk you through everything.

 

He had a locker but engaged after getting buried and the locker buried it some more.

 

Welcome to TW

 

Yeah someone let us use that.

 

Truck nick name..... desert yeti.

 

Glad it worked out but I wouldn't do that in the future, ratchet straps aren't rated for the kind of tension that recovery demands...and if it breaks its going to launch those metal components at one of the trucks or someone standing nearby.

 

He’s lucky he was in cell reception. The only times I’ve ever actually needed 4wd I was miles and miles from even emergency cell service

 

Been there, done that. Got my dads 2wd Chevy stuck in a grass field behind a school when I was 17. Had a tow truck driver say no way he would drive out there to help or he would sink. Finally 4-5 hours later we got someone's friend out with her 4wd Blazer. Got it out and home, then had to deal with the wrath of my dad haha. Live and learn.

 

Looks like San Diego type terrain?

 

Ima have to do some research because yeah I’m trying to put it on my plates

 

Omg I would have a go bag if that happen to go somewhere far from my dad so he doesn’t beat my ass lol

 

In was between perris and lake Mathews. Don’t recommend if you don’t have a decent suspension.

 

These recovery stories are the best

 

Suns out....