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Post by jeepnut on Feb 9, 2008 18:36:15 GMT -5
I got a last minute invite to rausch creek off road park. I searched around for tree savers, but none were found. I decided to purchase a 3'x20' tow strap rated for 27,000 lbs. I figure I will just wrap it around a tree a couple more times than a tree saver, and hook up to the winch if need be. Is this okay to do? Thx!
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Post by jeepguylj on Feb 9, 2008 18:43:46 GMT -5
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Post by jeepnut on Feb 9, 2008 18:47:19 GMT -5
Sorry, I should have been more specific. I need one by tomorrow (Sun) morning by 6 am. So with that said, I know where to get them, but not in a couple hours. My question is....the strap in my first post should be fine in a fix if need be for winching.
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Post by jeepguylj on Feb 9, 2008 18:49:56 GMT -5
Ya i think u should be fine if you wrap around the tree a couple of times and hook it up to your winch. Im pretty sure other jeepers should have them just in case if you do really need to use one.
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Post by timmy24540 on Feb 10, 2008 10:05:42 GMT -5
By now I'm thinking your on the trail now. Anyway I have used my towstrap to wrap around a tree to get myselfout of a ditch. Also I used it to pull some hefty sized rocks (boulders?)out of they was on a trail. I would just watch for tears and frays on it just as you would a tree strap. IMO, Have fun!
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Post by nwquadriders on Feb 10, 2008 10:13:39 GMT -5
Yep, the tree saver strap is just a short/cheaper version of a regular tow strap. It keeps you from screwing up your more expensive strap by wrapping it around a tree. The main reason to have one is to keep you from just wrapping your winch line around a tree and cutting a nice groove into the tree with the cable (like many folks do). It leaves no impact on the trees, which gives us off roaders a more positive image to the "greenies" who are trying to shut our trails down.
I've used my tree strap more times than I can count. It came in my Hi-Lift "off road kit" for using the Hi-Lift jack as a winch.
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Post by sylvanis on Feb 10, 2008 13:29:24 GMT -5
You're all good....I'd avoid putting your strap on rocks. As mentioned above, it can fray and that's not the best place to be. A nice long piece of heavy chain works great for moving rocks, as well as your rear diff. Rocks drag reall well when stuck in front of a diff or in a wheel well.  edit: after reading yoru second post in this thread, I'm a little late. |
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Post by jeepnut on Feb 10, 2008 18:11:52 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
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Post by scrambler81 on Feb 12, 2008 18:19:58 GMT -5
I realize this is a bit late now, but in case anyone else asks...Try Tractor Supply Company. Their website has a store locator, and I know there are several in Jersey/S.E. Pa, and they have pretty decent prices on recovery straps and tree savers. I bought my tree saver there a couple of months ago.
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Post by jeepnut on Feb 13, 2008 11:45:40 GMT -5
Your right on that 81. I go there for everything.....high lift, straps, but no tree savers though. At least not the one by my house.
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