You never know when it's your time.

[EricM]

Nobody wants to get dirty, so they take the easy way out and throw the strap over the ball or the ball mount.

Wrap the strap around the frame, or at least the cross piece on the receiver hitch.

 

[BSRKNU-big scotty]

@John M BUNMAN can you post a link to that shovel, We do mostly deep sand, I have not found one so cool as that yet (race red version ??) please ? I have the little foldable guy and my brand new 1 1/4 bubba rope and 7/16 soft shackles so I'm itchin to get ma Fat@zz stuck somthin fierce. Hittin Glamis prez day if I can't get stuck nobody can !!

 

[BSRKNU-big scotty]

ALL,

Just to be clear, I bought the bubba rope BECAUSE of that video, Just wanted to clarify on my making light of getting stuck. This thread started out as a serious matter and as always some great knowledge to be gained from all who contributed, thank you.
BS (And I do mess with the TP )

 

[smurfslayer]

@John M BUNMAN can you post a link to that shovel, We do mostly deep sand, I have not found one so cool as that yet (race red version ??) please ?

I’m not the Bunnery Sergeant, but I know he’s talking about the murder spork(™) https://krazybeavertools.com/collections/frontpage/murder-spork

ETA: yes, they do have race red and several other colors. Sorry @Nex, no primer gray murder spork for you. They do, however, sell the murder spork, terrible shovel edition: https://krazybeavertools.com/collections/frontpage/products/light-yellow-black-handle

 

[BSRKNU-big scotty]

@smurfslayer perfect, it shall be ordered today ! Can it be in time for a valentines day gift ? Of Course I'll need to modulate the throttle while she digs !!

 

[smurfslayer]

@smurfslayer perfect, it shall be ordered today ! Can it be in time for a valentines day gift ? Of Course I'll need to modulate the throttle while she digs !!

see PM

 

[John M BUNMAN]

@John M BUNMAN can you post a link to that shovel, We do mostly deep sand, I have not found one so cool as that yet (race red version ??) please ? I have the little foldable guy and my brand new 1 1/4 bubba rope and 7/16 soft shackles so I'm itchin to get ma Fat@zz stuck somthin fierce. Hittin Glamis prez day if I can't get stuck nobody can !!

I found them at Costco of all places!?
It’s a seasonal item so not sure if they still have them.
Someone else bought them when I posted them a while back, I think they were able to get red?

 

[John M BUNMAN]

I'll reply to my own question here and flag that in the video breaking down the AZ recovery (reposted below) the guy says NOT to connect the rope directly to the hitch pin, for the reason I stated above (potential to bend/break the hitch pin given it's no longer true sheer pressure). I trust that opinion, so it seems like a properly rated hitch & shackle is the way to go.

My opinion is the Hitch pin will work if that’s all you have for you strap if you can get it stuffed into the receiver. Again I would Not try a Snatch with a KE Rope, set up with the hitch pin only, as my weakest link in the system. So many variables to consider, are they STUCK or just hung up?
Bottom line is YOU have to live with whatever System YOU choose to set up. Someone else or I can give suggestions, but it’s Ultimately YOUR choice.
I’m not above walking away from a CHARLIE FOXTROT… Sorry Boys , I’m OUT, y’all are going to get someone hurt or fuxk up someone’s vehicle

 

[Nex]

A lot of good information in this thread. Hopefully it starts a few conversations and engages your brain housing group.

Bottom line, if you don't know what you are doing, then stop. Ask questions. Get out and look. If you have to stay stuck in the mud overnight, so be it. Everyone goes home.

 

[John M BUNMAN]

I will just leave these here, in case you have some extra cash at the end of the month or your Wife needs a KE Rope for Valentines Day