Per the Erickson website, the Erickson Recovery Strap w/ Reinforced Loop Ends - 2" x 20' - 9,000 lbs Max Vehicle Weight, part # EM59500, straps are made from a nylon and polyester blend. The stretch is only 10% under tension before snapping back in place. You will not destroy your built in tow hook attachment points using this item.
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On the vehicle that is in the ditch, you will need to find a solid connection point like a tow hook or the vehicle frame. The more centered this connection point, the better for the vehicle in the ditch. You will pass one end of the Recovery Strap, # EM59600, around the frame and use a Tow Strap Cinch Bone, like # BC-902, to hold it in place. See the second picture on the product page for the strap for a visual what this will look like.
You could also loop the strap through itself by pulling... view full answer...
I reached out to EcoHitch and found that the # 306-X7352 can be used as a recovery point. It would be a good idea to have something like the MaxxTow Tow Strap Loop # MT70029 for this purpose. view full answer...
On the one vehicle you will need to find a solid connection point like a tow hook or the vehicle frame. The more centered this connection point, the better for the vehicle. You will pass one end of the Erickson Vehicle Recovery Strap, # EM59802, around the frame and use a Tow Strap Cinch Bone, like # BC-902, to hold it in place.
You could also loop the strap through itself by pulling the other end all the way through the loop. Make a similar connection on the other vehicle. Make sure... view full answer...
I contacted our representative at Blue Ox and the safety chains included in the Blue Ox base plate kit # BX1131 and the base plate themselves haven't been tested as a recovery point to pull a Jeep out of a mud hole.
I wouldn't recommend it and I think your best option is to get tow strap. It's inexpensive and will provide you a peace of mind when the time comes to safely pull a Jeep out of a mud hole.
A tow strap I recommend is the Erickson tow strap # EM59700 that has a break strength... view full answer...
Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13043 which is a fit for a 2018 Lexus GX 460 can be used as a recovery point and will provide sufficient capacity for this vehicle. This can be done with either the safety chain loops or by using something like the MaxxTow Tow Strap Loop for 2" Trailer Hitches part # MT70029. view full answer...
As a fellow Jeep-er, I can appreciate your desire to keep a recovery point on your vehicle and I think that you're right in saying that you're going to lose your factory installed tow hook during this installation. To replace it, I recommend using the Tow Ready Hitch Receiver Mounted Tow Strap Loop # TR63046 which will provide you with a D-ring mounted in the 2" receiver tube of the Draw-Tite Max Frame # 75699 . I've linked a short video for you to have a look at with some more information... view full answer...
Yes, the loops on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31082 for a 2020 Honda Ridgeline can be used for vehicle recovery. That is actually their purpose sense there would be no need for safety chains on a front mount hitch. view full answer...
The Erickson Bolt-On Tow Hook - Black - 10,000 lbs, item # EM59505, has the same mounting dimensions as the chrome bolt on tow hook, item # EM59503, which I recently measured. The mounting holes are spaced 1-3/8 inches apart on center. I took a photo of the tow hook and added the measurement for you to see.
You will have to measure the spot on your frame that you intend to mount the tow hooks and see if there are existing holes or if there is enough room to drill 1/2 inch holes.
You may... view full answer...
The tow loops on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31180 are recovery points that you can hook a tow strap to like part # EM59700 and pull yourself out with if you ever get stuck. They are rated for 9,000 lbs each just like the receiver tube. If you don't want to use these tow loops then we have the Curt Forged Tow Hook part # C45500 which will allow you to use the receiver tube opening to pull yourself out with.
The other option you have is to install a front mount winch... view full answer...
I don't think it would hurt anything to reinstall that tow hook on your 2016 Scion iM but at the same time I cannot recommend an installation that is different than what the instructions indicate. There is the chance that the thickness of that tow hook would make it so the bolts are not long enough to install properly and hold the hitch on which is why I advise against it.
That tow hook is used to secure the vehicle during transport from the assembly line to the dealership and can be used... view full answer...
This is a really great question that we debated here not that long ago actually. A lot of people have done it both ways and it seems to be fine for most people to ground through the frame. But on higher drawing winches like what you have it's best to run the wire (I know it's expensive) back to the negative post of the battery. One way to get a good idea if you can go to the frame is to compare the thickness of the winch's ground wire and the thickness of the ground strap ran from your... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster and they see this frequently with front wheel drive cars, there is very little room between the strut and the wheel.
When installing a wheel net like the Roadmaster, # RM-2150, you will want to be aware of where the strap is located and make sure that it does not have any contact with anything but the tire and wheel. This should prevent the previous issue you had while towing your Chrysler Town and Country where the strap broke. view full answer...
Long story short, that's not going to work for you even with a double line pull using a snatch block like the # CU881079. In reality, you need at least 1.5x the GVWR of your vehicle when it comes to winch capacity. The # BDW10044 I mentioned as a better choice would be the bare minimum you'd be able to get away with and still be able to recover your 2019 Nissan Frontier from a situation that required a winch. The 6000-lb capacity ComeUp # CU854768 is not going to work with your 4700-lb... view full answer...
I noticed that you purchased the Curt Hitch # C11412 and you are correct that Curt recommends using a stabilizing strap on non-towing applications. The part recommened is Curt's Trailer Hitch Suppport Strap part # 18050.
One end of the strap connects to your bike rack while on most model vehicles the other end attaches at the top edge of your trunk. The strap has a cam buckle that is used to tighten the strap.
I have attached link to a video that shows an example on how to install this strap. view full answer...
To install the Rampage Custom Towing Mirrors # RA8605 on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, you will simply fit the clip on the strap on one end of the factory side mirror housing, and then fit the other clip on # RA8605 to the other end of the factory side mirror housing.
From here you will pull the strap tight and use the Velcro to secure the strap.
However, these are not confirmed to fit your vehicle, however a universal tow mirror like the CIPA Universal Fit Towing Mirrors # 40375-2... view full answer...
If you're struggling to get the straps loose from the 3477 Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 since your 2009 Chevy Impala sits too low, you'll need to move the release down and hold it there manually while you pull down. This will loosen up the strap and then might give you enough slack to then open up the handle fully to make removing the strap easier.
Unfortunately there aren't any smaller handles that you can swap out with this to make it easier to operate in those regards. view full answer...
The Curt # C13153 Class III hitch is a fit for your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and stabilizing straps are not noted or specified as being a requirement in the installation instructions. Typically Curt does specify stabilizing straps are needed when towing non-trailer loads such as hitch mounted bike racks, however this is usually directed toward Class I and II receivers.
A stabilization strap helps provide extra support to the receiver when carrying hitch mounted accessories. This strap is... view full answer...
To use straps like the part # EM34415 on the 48" x 21" MaxxTow Cargo Carrier MT70422 you would need to route them over the edges of the carrier and then attach them to the bottom of the platform of the carrier. view full answer...
The Curt Class I hitches, like the # C11499 which is a fit for your 2009 G37 do include the caveat in the installation instructions that a stabilizing strap is required in order to maintain warranty coverage. The warranty stipulates that a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 should be used for all non-trailer loads like bike racks or cargo trays. One end of the strap would loop around the hitch accessory, the hooked end would attach to the vehicle using the edge of the trunk lid or hatch.
I... view full answer...
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