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I ran a search but didn't find anything specific to recovery kits just mainly camping gear. I'd like to see what you all carry as basics for off roading and recovery.
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I carry a 20' recovery rope, 10' rope and ring for a bridle and 2 soft shackles all weighted for the size of my Tremor and what I'd be willing to pull.
A rear D ring, boards and a folding shovel.
For rolling around in the mud, a disposable coverall and gloves.
A rear D ring, boards and a folding shovel.
For rolling around in the mud, a disposable coverall and gloves.
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Thanks! This is a good list and reminds me I have some coveralls somewhere that would prolly do better in one of the storage bins.
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I guess it really depends. A winch would be number one, but good luck with that on our Mavericks. Winch line dampeners, tree saver straps and snatch lines/pulleys. Not something I've ever needed but in the recovery world, this stuff is king. Land anchors too.
When I know I'm going out that far I carry shovels, a chainsaw, a pick, an axe, recovery ropes (kinetic and tow), a portable tire inflator (something to air down and back up with) & tire repair kit, a bottle jack with a hard bottom for use on uneven or soft terrain... And most of that is static inside my truck with the exception of the axes, picks and chainsaw as they are just for clearing roads most times. Soft shackles and D-rings as @fossil mentioned.
One of the simplest tools I've found worth carrying is recovery boards. They don't have to be the cool kind that everyone mounts to the sides of the vehicles. I've used literal floor mats before and they did the job. Anything to wedge underneath for traction can be used, including a tree branches and rocks even.
When I know I'm going out that far I carry shovels, a chainsaw, a pick, an axe, recovery ropes (kinetic and tow), a portable tire inflator (something to air down and back up with) & tire repair kit, a bottle jack with a hard bottom for use on uneven or soft terrain... And most of that is static inside my truck with the exception of the axes, picks and chainsaw as they are just for clearing roads most times. Soft shackles and D-rings as @fossil mentioned.
One of the simplest tools I've found worth carrying is recovery boards. They don't have to be the cool kind that everyone mounts to the sides of the vehicles. I've used literal floor mats before and they did the job. Anything to wedge underneath for traction can be used, including a tree branches and rocks even.
I wouldn't use rope. I would use dedicated snatch straps without hooks. Never use straps with hooks. I have a 20' strap 3' strap. A good come a long winch. A length of chain with clevises. Shovel ,bottle hand saw, jack, jump pack and gloves and blanket to lay on and to place over the strap when yanking just in case it breaks and goes flying. And a flashlight. And someone with a winch on call just in case. 
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Traction boards have other uses than their intended use, snow shovel for example.
Or a bridge to carefully recover a victim.
Actually this is the most common way I've had to use them.
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That is extensive wow. I had been looking at recovery boards too but never considered just using the old floor mats lol. I have the fabric ones stashed since the tremor came with the all weather ones.
8 pages of answer's/chat about the topic for you.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-recovery-points-what-to-do-when-stuck.36528/
My solution (108 posts into that thread):
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...oints-what-to-do-when-stuck.36528/post-747604
That takes care of pulling from the front. If you have a trailer hitch, get a shackle insert so you are able to also pull from the rear.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-recovery-points-what-to-do-when-stuck.36528/
My solution (108 posts into that thread):
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...oints-what-to-do-when-stuck.36528/post-747604
That takes care of pulling from the front. If you have a trailer hitch, get a shackle insert so you are able to also pull from the rear.
I have recovery boards, kinetic recovery rope, tree saver, shackle hitch receiver and soft shackles with me during the winter. I have a small shovel that sits in the bed year round which doubles as my 
shovel too.
shovel too.
Couple different length straps, atleast 2 shackles, and a come-along. More straps and shackles, more better. They got soft shackles and long light winch-line extension recovery ropes too. Gloves and safety gear is a good idea aswell. My lil trick is short strong 24-36" axle tie down straps with flat metal ends, they are easy to snake around the frame of the fool that stops to help pull you out but has no recovery points or hitch(it happens more than you could imagine).
Come along is the one you need if you are the only vehicle though. A high lift jack will do the same purpose but is bulky and not usefull for jacking vehicles without steel bumpers.
Come along is the one you need if you are the only vehicle though. A high lift jack will do the same purpose but is bulky and not usefull for jacking vehicles without steel bumpers.
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lol never considered that but now that you bring it up I should get a shovel and some TP for those lonely TX roads.I have recovery boards, kinetic recovery rope, tree saver, shackle hitch receiver and soft shackles with me during the winter. I have a small shovel that sits in the bed year round which doubles as my
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This is great, thanks! I never considered a come a long. What weight is recommended? just be safe and get 5 ton?
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Airing your tires down can get you through a lot of stuff. But you need to air them back up before driving on the road.
Going to a lower psi in your tires keeps you from sinking in soft sand, it gives you more traction to climb over rocks and dirt, it makes getting a flat tire less likely, and you get a better ride over a bumpy surface.
I have been going to 20 psi in my Maverick but if it was in soft sand I would go lower.
Airing your tires down can get you through a lot of stuff. But you need to air them back up before driving on the road.
Going to a lower psi in your tires keeps you from sinking in soft sand, it gives you more traction to climb over rocks and dirt, it makes getting a flat tire less likely, and you get a better ride over a bumpy surface.
I have been going to 20 psi in my Maverick but if it was in soft sand I would go lower.
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Buy a tractor jack. Anything you can do with a whinch can be done with one of them. If at all possible use your trailer hitch as the lashing point. My dad used his for everything from pulling stumps to stretching fences.
It would be a good idea to find a lashing point on the front. That would end up in the front bumper being removed though.
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