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FrankRizzo Member Since: 27 Aug 2012 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 216 |
I'll be heading to Alpe d'Huez for a week at the end of the month and I'm thinking of taking a tow rope with me in case I have to help someone who gets stuck or if someone has to pull me out of a snow drift. I've been to the Alps in the winter before and haven't had any Problems as the locals keep resort access roads clear usually but I thought it would be wise to have a rope in the car. Can anyone recommend which type of tow rope I should pack? Should I go for the snatch/kinetic type or just a regular tow rope? I have the Westfalia tow bar fitted. 2012 Vogue 4.4 TDV8 automatic (LHD), Santorini Black
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12th Jan 2020 5:23pm |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4303 |
Nylon is best
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12th Jan 2020 8:05pm |
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Vogue Member Since: 31 Jan 2008 Location: on the hill Posts: 3747 |
Buy a good tow strap - the legal max length in GB is 4.5 metres, therefore buy a 9 metre strap and use it doubled up if need be on the road - you also then have a strap long enough for recovery from a decent distance to avoid the tow vehicle becoming stuck I.e. in a field etc. Also buy 2 x decent shackles that will fit the recovery eyes on either end of your RR.
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12th Jan 2020 8:20pm |
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Tinman Member Since: 22 Mar 2017 Location: kent Posts: 1189 |
Got mine from Aldi purpose made with the shackles on the end not expensive and came in a nice little bag Tidy? |
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13th Jan 2020 3:33am |
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CS Member Since: 14 Apr 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1384 |
Mine is nylon rope with looped ends and metal shackle, rated for commercial vehicles, ordinary car ones may be too light duty.
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13th Jan 2020 12:48pm |
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TJH1985 Member Since: 11 Feb 2015 Location: Nottingham Posts: 664 |
8ton recovery straps and soft shackles, I have seen a rated metal shackle give way and it’s not funny.. luckily it went through the back window of a D4 and just bent the frame, would have been a different story if it hit someone.
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13th Jan 2020 1:29pm |
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LT Member Since: 13 Mar 2017 Location: South West Posts: 397 |
I prefer to use a strap rather than a rope and find them easier to store.
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13th Jan 2020 4:20pm |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4303 |
Been looking at soft shackles. Any recommendations? Rating etc. Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory" 2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils 1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie" Many, many other Landies over the years My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk -------------------------------------------------- |
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13th Jan 2020 4:32pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35331 |
just get a regular tow rope, you wont use it..
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13th Jan 2020 4:35pm |
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FrankRizzo Member Since: 27 Aug 2012 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 216 |
Thanks for all the feedback! I'll look for a nylon tow strap.
I'm chancing it without chains. As I don't drive on snow much I didn't fancy shelling out 400€ for a pair of Thule chains. Instead I opted for a pair of Autosocks. They are a lot cheaper but are not so hard-wearing as chains but still legal for France, apparently. 2012 Vogue 4.4 TDV8 automatic (LHD), Santorini Black 2008 Vogue 3.6 TDV8 automatic (LHD), Java Black |
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13th Jan 2020 10:52pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35331 |
are snow chsins not a legal requirement for the alps in winter? ... - .- -.
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14th Jan 2020 7:28am |
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FrankRizzo Member Since: 27 Aug 2012 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 216 |
Depends on the region/resort I believe. 2012 Vogue 4.4 TDV8 automatic (LHD), Santorini Black
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14th Jan 2020 7:38am |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7939 |
Chains are a requirement in France - anywhere there is a B26 sign, which will include ALL their ski resorts.
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14th Jan 2020 8:07am |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8525 |
I just buy a cheap set of chains and keep them in the boot. Then they are there if needed.
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14th Jan 2020 9:29pm |
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