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J B
25-10-2005, 10:13 PM
1) SAFETY

WEAR A SEAT BELT
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE FROM THE CAR IN FRONT
KEEP YOUR THUMBS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL
ENSURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH BRAKING DISTANCE IN ANY GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCE, A 2 TONNE CAR WILL SLIDE A LONG WAY IN WET MUD
ALLWAYS CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND YOU

2) SPEED

DRIVE AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE AND AS FAST AS NECESSARY, BY THIS I MEAN, ONLY CARRY ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO CARRY YOU THROUGH A CERTAIN OBSTACLE, UNNESSARY SPEED THROUGH GREEN LANES IS BOTH DANGEROUS AND IRRESPONSABLE

3) RUTS

FIRST TRY AND STRADDLE THE RUTS, THIS MEANS THE EXISTING RUT WONT GET ANY DEEPER AND YOUR LESS LIKELY TO GET GROUNDED OUT, HOWVEVER SHOULD YOU FALL INTO THEM THEN FOLLOW THE LINE OF LEAST RESISTANCE, IF YOUR IN DEEP RUTS THEN KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT, YOU’LL ONLY CRAWL OUT WHEN THE RUT IS SHALLOW AND DAMAGE TO YOUR TYRE SIDE WALL MAY RESULT

4) WATER

IF YOUR UNSURE THEN GET OUT AND PROD A STICK AROUND TO TEST FOR DEPTH AND UNDER WATER HAZARDS, ONLY DRIVE FAST ENOUGH TO CREATE A SMALL BOW WAVE IN FRONT OF THE CAR ( NOT PLOUGH IN AT SPEED SENDING WATER ALL OVER THE CAR, REMEMBER WHERE THE AIR INTAKE IS !!! )
IF POSSIBLE ATTATCH RECOVERY STROPS FRONT AND BACK BEFORE YOU GO IN

5) ASCENDING

YOU HAVE A LOW RANGE GEAR BOX, USE IT, LOW SECOND SHOULD SEE YOU UP MOST CLIMBS, KEEP THE REVS LOW AND USE THE TORQUE OF THE ENGINE, IF YOU USE TO MUCH POWER/HIGH REVS THE WHEELS WILL SPIN AND YOULL LOOSE GRIP
TRY CRAWLING UP TO START WITH AND ASSES HOW MUCH GRIP YOU HAVE, IF YOU CAN CONTINUE UP WITH NO WHEEL SPIN THEN DO SO, IF NOT TRY AGAIN WITH A LITTLE MORE MOMENTUM, BUT REMEMBER TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE BREAK OVER ANGLE TO COPE WITH THE TOP OF THE SLOPE

6) DESCENDING

AGAIN KEEP IT LOW RANGE ( AND HELD IN LOW GEAR FOR THE AUTO’S ) AND LET THE CARS ENGINE DO THE BRAKING, DO NOT TOUCH THE BRAKES.
IF THE CAR GOES AWAY FROM YOU THEN A DAP ON THE THROTTLE IS REQUIRED WHEN SAFE TO DO SO

7) INCLINES

IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOUR CENTRE OF GRAVITY AND THE TRACTION YOU HAVE BETWEEN TYRES AND GROUND, IF IN DOUBT TRY AND TURN UP IT AND TREAT AS AN ACCENT.( RISK OF ROLL OVER )

8) RECOVERY

THE MOST COMMON IS A SIMPLE TOW OUT OF TROUBLE WITH A RECOVERY STROP ( NOT A TOW ROPE ) I'LL BE WRITING A NEW RECOVERY PIECE SOON
markbass
04-11-2005, 12:01 AM
top post there jon :wink:
cowboy
04-11-2005, 09:00 PM
Good info there m8.
Crusader
05-02-2006, 01:04 AM
I thought the "ASSES" Bit Was Amusing? Well Done Jon Boy!:lol: :lol: :lol:
Crusader
05-02-2006, 01:08 AM
[quote="jon boy"]

5) ASCENDING

YOU HAVE A LOW RANGE GEAR BOX, USE IT.
TRY CRAWLING UP TO START WITH AND ASSES HOW MUCH GRIP

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In Case you were wondering? This Bit!! HeHe? :lol:
J B
19-03-2006, 11:58 AM
please re read the above notes, now updated

ta jon
ado
19-03-2006, 05:40 PM
daft question

what's the differance between a tow strop and a tow rope ?
J B
19-03-2006, 05:44 PM
a strop is flat ribbon type construction usually doubled over and stitched together

where a rope is a round twisted constuction, usually with a inner core of more round twists

not a daft question ado, its often confused

ta jon
ado
19-03-2006, 06:11 PM
i have both so why is the strop better ?
J B
19-03-2006, 06:12 PM
read this

http://www.plcuk.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=2486
ado
19-03-2006, 06:26 PM
ahh i see and there more washing machine friendly

cheer's JB
J B
19-03-2006, 06:31 PM
ahh i see and there more washing machine friendly

cheer's JB

:lol: :lol:

i thnk just laying them out and jet washing each side would suffice, but hey, upto you :roll:
ado
19-03-2006, 06:32 PM
yup i normally do it in a bucket
J B
19-03-2006, 06:33 PM
ok :oops: :roll:
Foxy
13-02-2007, 12:54 PM
Why do you have to keep your thumbs on the OUTSIDE of the steering wheel?
Drew
13-02-2007, 12:56 PM
if youcatch a rock or other hard object, then your wheels can be turned round, thus moving the steering wheel quite violently. and if your thumbs in the steering wheel it can be a little painful :twisted:
Clueless
13-02-2007, 02:24 PM
And another health and safety tip .... While concentrating on not putting your thumbs on the inside of the steering wheel, make sure you don't thwack your elbow on the door handle ...! :shock: :shock:

That REALLY hurts ...! Especially in those Land Rover type things that don't have any padding round their protruding bits.

Safer to stick with something Japanese I reckon. :twisted:
steve ray
13-02-2007, 03:18 PM
And another health and safety tip .... While concentrating on not putting your thumbs on the inside of the steering wheel, make sure you don't thwack your elbow on the door handle ...! :shock: :shock:

That REALLY hurts ...! Especially in those Land Rover type things that don't have any padding round their protruding bits.
Safer to stick with something Japanese I reckon. :twisted:

Personally, I don't need any 'padding' round my protruding bits ...... thank you very much! :shock: :lol:
Clueless
13-02-2007, 06:15 PM
:shock: You would if I banged my elbow on them matey! :twisted:

Unless you enjoy pain ...! :oops:
pux
13-02-2007, 06:32 PM
only reason why a mitsi dont need padding is there soft just like there owners............................................ .................................................. .......................





























yes im running now :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Foxy
13-02-2007, 06:54 PM
only reason why a mitsi dont need padding is there soft just like there owners............................................ .................................................. .......................

yes im running now :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'll remind you that you said that next time you visit SDH ...Now where's my rubber gloves :mrgreen:
crazy clare
13-02-2007, 07:37 PM
bollards can be very annoyning when they jump out into the midle of the road you know so ppl should be more careful :D :D :D :lol:
pux
13-02-2007, 08:03 PM
only reason why a mitsi dont need padding is there soft just like there owners............................................ .................................................. .......................

yes im running now :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'll remind you that you said that next time you visit SDH ...Now where's my rubber gloves :mrgreen:eeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkk lucky i usaully end up in swindon hospital :shock: :shock: :shock:
Clueless
14-02-2007, 02:47 PM
only reason why a mitsi dont need padding is there soft just like there owners............................................ .................................................. .......................

Aww! Thanks chuck! Don't you say the sweetest things ... [smilie=battingeyes.gif] :wink:





PS You need to run faster than that .... :twisted:
SNOWY31
30-08-2007, 02:23 AM
Great infomation especially about keeping you thumbs on the outside of the steering wheel wouldnt want to break my thumbs would stop me from hitching a lift if i break down......oops i forgot i own a paj not a landrover :lol: :lol: :lol:

Im getting out of here while i can still walk :lol:
marlcam
21-03-2008, 05:59 PM
Why do you have to keep your thumbs on the OUTSIDE of the steering wheel?

I was criticized for not keeping my thumbs outside of the steering wheel a few times by instructors in the Canadian Army Reserves. The reason is the wheel may jerks unexpectedly in off road conditions and break or strain a thumb. I haven't actually seen any cases. For example, if the truck wheels meet a rut although you are steering in another direction, the wheel will follow the rut. Also there are rocks around, not always noticed, that can turn wheels suddenly. Both of these have happened to me but with no thumb damage so far.
61jason61
17-08-2009, 11:55 AM
Remember, salisbury and all by ways come under highways and byways act. This means you have to have tax and insurance etc, road worthy vehicle and normal driving laws. So this below is legal common sense!
1) safety

wear a seat belt
keep your distance from the car in front