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US West Boz's Blunder: Vehicle Recovery in Hunter-Liggett Area
Traveler II
Wear solid foot wear. Bring work gloves. 2-way radios (GMRS / Ham(preferred)).
Traveler II
McDonald's 6990 Automall Pkwy, Gilroy, CA 95020
Explorer I
Yes please. The more the merrier!
Explorer I
No problem - we can roll at that speed on the way in - this day will be all about "safe, slow and steady" for sure!
Explorer I
Jerry is onboard as well. I'm listing what I have with me and on the truck to use - let's build a list of gear that the experts can review and advise on. Here goes:
1.) Replacement winch line for my winch, plus another one. 85' each.
2.) Tow straps, (2), both 30'
3.) Kinetic rope 30'
4.) Shackles (4 soft, 2 hard)
5.) Snatch block (1)
6.) Traction boards (6)
Tomorrow I'll be picking up more gear and will update then (land anchor, more ropes/shackles/snatch blocks/come along/etc).
1.) Replacement winch line for my winch, plus another one. 85' each.
2.) Tow straps, (2), both 30'
3.) Kinetic rope 30'
4.) Shackles (4 soft, 2 hard)
5.) Snatch block (1)
6.) Traction boards (6)
Tomorrow I'll be picking up more gear and will update then (land anchor, more ropes/shackles/snatch blocks/come along/etc).
Traveler II
Yeah geared to go only 70-75 max anyways. So no worries. Cruising sweet spot is actually 65mph for better 'smiles per gallon'.
Traveler II
1) Winch Warn Evo 10S (synthetic line); Factor 55 end link.
2) (3) D-shackles; (1) Soft shackle
3) Kinetic Rope
4) Tree Saver
5) Snatch block
6) Traction Board set
Others Misc:
Shovels/Axe
Chainsaw
5G of Fuel (in case)
Drinking Water (4Gal)
Snow sled (might help dragging equipment around)?
2) (3) D-shackles; (1) Soft shackle
3) Kinetic Rope
4) Tree Saver
5) Snatch block
6) Traction Board set
Others Misc:
Shovels/Axe
Chainsaw
5G of Fuel (in case)
Drinking Water (4Gal)
Snow sled (might help dragging equipment around)?
Explorer I
I have a tree saver as well. Will also consolidate lists when we get them together.
Explorer I
Looks like 3 rigs and 3 people plus myself - def wouldn’t mind a couple more, especially those with recovery experience.
Off-Road Ranger I
I can definitely help with a winch and recovery gear.
david@socal
Rank III
Enthusiast I
Hi Mathew, I’d like to try and get there to help; I can assist with comms and spotting etc. I’d be coming from the south though.. any chance I can join the convoy south? What would your approximate eta in Jolon be?
Explorer I
We'd love to have the help! Let's aim for 7:30am at Jolon. Stay on 146.460 and we'll sync up as we get close. Not familiar with Jolon - but maybe meet at 65500 Jolon Rd, Jolon, CA 93928 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church parking lot?
Pathfinder III
Not an expert, but I have used my gear. Depending I could see vehicles linked to make a strong recovery point, so an extra vehicle might help. The snatch block can make a pulley system for extra heft. Also - haven't seen Hunter Liggett since 1981. Good excuse for a quick peek.
12" chainsaw
Warn winch
30 ft tow strap
tree saver
2 shackles
2 soft shackles
snatch block
4 boards
12" chainsaw
Warn winch
30 ft tow strap
tree saver
2 shackles
2 soft shackles
snatch block
4 boards
david@socal
Rank III
Enthusiast I
Great.. just trying to wrangle the time off from work. Fingers crossed :)
