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shorty · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:50 am Post subject: can we talk tow straps ?

whats the favored tow strap for the beach ? ive seen several,ropes,straps,even chains..which to me is a no no,no chains.
what about length ? at least 20 ' ? where do you attache them ? all i know is never the bumper. Question

ziacatcher · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:16 pm Post subject:

I have a 20' strap from Harbor Freight. Works well.

hickroots07 · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:21 pm Post subject:

I got a 40' from kennedy wire rope. Forgot what its rated at but its alot. I attach to the frame where possible and obviously tow hooks or trailer ball.

Bluffer · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:06 pm Post subject:

The longer ropes offer more strech, better for yanking method, Yellow straps not bad for casual pullout.
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Texican · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:50 pm Post subject:

A strap's rating is for it's burst strength. The smaller, thinner straps are fine for towing on a smooth flat surface, but pulling a fullsize truck loaded with gear out of a sucking hole with a running start places a huge amount of stress on a strap. A 15,000-20,000 lb rating would be my bare minimum.
Most 4 bys have tow hooks up front, out back, the options are far fewer.
I have a hitch without the tow ball mounted on my truck. I can then use a D-ring shackle to attach the strap by running the pin through the ball mount hole.

You can also purchase a hitch with the D-ring permanently attached.

A pintle hook also makes a good mount.

Throwing the stap over a tow ball is not recommended because if the ball should break off, well now you have a possible missile.
One last thing, don't tie the strap on because you will NEVER get the knot out after your done.
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shark_bait_OOOHAHA · Finger Mullet Joined: 21 Oct 2011 Posts: 28

4" x 30' Pro-Comp recovery strap... 40,000lb breaking strength..
(I've blasted through a 2"x 20' before)

D-ring shackles, front hooks, Hitch mounted D-shackle

was a pricey strap, but I'not worried about it busting on me Laughing

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ShallowWaterStalker · Horse Mullet Joined: 09 May 2010 Posts: 216

Snatch ropes!
http://www.buckedupapparel.com/snatchrope/

captfrankie · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject: Braided Nylon

Braided Nylon rope works best if trying to pull someone out. The more braided the better. 100ft usually gets you a good running start.The stretch and recoil works wonders. If you are just towing I think any strap will do.
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jagarcia10 · Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:03 am Post subject:

Chains work best!

JK, I have a 6" x 60' strap thats pretty stout. Plus another 4" x 20' if needed.

I use this too.

Joey Buentello · Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:41 am Post subject: straps

My buddy uses a 4 inch wide strap. Used it 3 times last weekend to pull 3 different beach goers out . 2 young guys from Sinton, a couple of cute girls that were stuck by the condo near spj, and a bottomed out Ford at the fish pass jettys. A used 40,000 lb strap that these refinerys throw out is what my buddy uses. We put a dent in a local towing buisiness' pocket that night.
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dwdart · Finger Mullet Joined: 04 Aug 2009 Posts: 21

I keep 3 20' straps in the truck at all times. That way you can use what length you need without a bunch of extra strap to deal with.
Kennedy Wire and Rope will do you a good job. They will make what you want.

blackhawk78418 · Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:34 pm Post subject:

I have a 30' recovery strap rated at 15k lbs you know the rubber band kind of strap. Pulled out some heavy rigs out (1ton diesels) of the mud and sand So much easier than a chain or regular strap.Jus gotta know how to use it...