Amazing how many people don't run low enough pressure in the sand. One year when we stayed on Carova beach in the Outer Banks, my dad was in a less then ideal Hyundai Santa Fe. I lowered his tires , told him to turn off traction control, and keep his momentum hid momentum up following me. He never had any problem even when climbing over the dune to where the homes were located. One of my tougher recoveries in sand was at Silver Lake sand dunes. A ram had broken it's front suspension and the right front wheel was laying on it's side acting like an anchor. A Humvee was trying to pull him up the exit hill with no luck, hooked my F250 up to the Humvee and together we were able to slowly pull it up the hill.
Santa fe 4wd is pretty good. Borrowed one of my buddies a long time ago and it did great in the sand. It's tough pulling dead weight. I've hooked up to a number of jeep/dodge vehicles and had a hell of a time only to discover their parking brake engaged.
Lower control arm. The closer you can hook to the middle of the car, the better. If they were really stuck, I'd attach one to either side like a bridle.
Busy times Steve. Many cars and low profile tired vehicles that shouldn't be there. I wonder what makes these people think their vehicles are suitable lol. Anyway, good video as always.
Amazing how many people don't run low enough pressure in the sand. One year when we stayed on Carova beach in the Outer Banks, my dad was in a less then ideal Hyundai Santa Fe. I lowered his tires , told him to turn off traction control, and keep his momentum hid momentum up following me. He never had any problem even when climbing over the dune to where the homes were located. One of my tougher recoveries in sand was at Silver Lake sand dunes. A ram had broken it's front suspension and the right front wheel was laying on it's side acting like an anchor. A Humvee was trying to pull him up the exit hill with no luck, hooked my F250 up to the Humvee and together we were able to slowly pull it up the hill.
Santa fe 4wd is pretty good. Borrowed one of my buddies a long time ago and it did great in the sand. It's tough pulling dead weight. I've hooked up to a number of jeep/dodge vehicles and had a hell of a time only to discover their parking brake engaged.
How many 4x4 not in 4x4 ?
I'd say about 10 percent or less. Mostly broken 4wd systems.
Did you ever get that Rav 4 that tried to kill me on video?
I think so. The white one?
Yep
When attaching or detaching your strap and you ask people to turn their wheels, what are you attaching your soft shackle to? Lower control arm?
Lower control arm. The closer you can hook to the middle of the car, the better. If they were really stuck, I'd attach one to either side like a bridle.
Busy times Steve. Many cars and low profile tired vehicles that shouldn't be there. I wonder what makes these people think their vehicles are suitable lol. Anyway, good video as always.
Most of them are just unaware.
Or they just know you’re there all weekend lol😂
@@boydassistant6621 Good point Boyd
Good as always, how often do you have to replace your tow straps and kinetic ropes?
I usually replace 2 or 3 straps per year. And 2 or 3 soft shackles per year.
Always good content 👌
@@rodr686 Appreciate it.
Tow = $50
Drive over tow rope = + $50
Not keeping wheels straight = + $50
Too much throttle = + $50
Not in 4x4 = + $50
If I charged they would usually rack up all those charges.
When your pulling long distance all the way out are you in 4lo all the way through??
Definitely. 4low all day long. Easier on everything and keeps you at higher rpm for power and cooling.
What was the deal with the white toyota? It looked like they were moving before you even started pulling.
It did go on its own once i hooked up. Not sure if it just went into 4wd low because they put it in park.
You should never go off the hard road I sure wouldn't do this