On May 24, 2011, at 3:16 PM, Karl Wolz wrote: > That tow hook under the front bumper is strong enough to pull the van out of > deep sand (once again, BTDT). I keep a couple hell-for-stout D-shaped > (D-shape important - it moves the stress to the side away from the latch) > carabiners in the van, since most beefy tow ropes won't fit in the tow > hooks. I carry 2 screw-pin-Anchor shackles + a 30' nylon tow strap under the bench in my Westy. So far, so good. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvxNgdFeWqM&feature=player_embedded#at=184> I like the flexibility of that set up better than having something permanently attached under the van. bob |
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