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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #25 on: December 09, 2014, 05:52:09 PM »
As far as packaging is concerened it would certainly be a lot easier to carry than the bush winch (http://www.bushwinch.com.au/). Lighter and more compact. I like the idea, but agree with some of the above comments regarding getting it back off the wheel once your done

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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #26 on: December 09, 2014, 08:36:15 PM »
This falls squarely into the "Good in theory, fail in practise" category, Sitting right beside the bush winch.
Actually the more I think about it, I don't even think its that great in theory, its an even bigger fail than the bush winch.

Lets say we're bogged(really bogged, not just sunk in the sand where 2 minutes with a shovel would see you simply drive out as in their video).
First up, we need an anchor point, make that 2 anchor points, each one lined up nicely with a wheel. How likely is that ever to happen ?
(And yes we will need 2, because we are really bogged and if we pull from one side of the vehicle only, we start to turn sideways and the ropes will jump off)

Ok, so the stars have aligned and we have our anchor points, lets start winching.

Scenario 1, We have an open diff, one wheel spun, the other didn't, it pulled us out of line with the anchor points and the ropes jumped off. So now I have one set of ropes tangled around my diff, time have to crawl under and untangle it. Bugger !!

Scenario 2, we have a LSD/locked diff, both sides pull evenly, and then the front catches in a rut, turns us out of alignment and the ropes jump off..... Bugger !!

Scenario 3, the stars have stayed aligned and we're out !! Hooray, lets grab the jack and jack each side up and pull the ropes off....... hmmm hang on, if we have to jack it anyway, why didn't we just jack it and pack under the tyres and drive out in the first place ???

There may well be a rare occasion where this system might work, But, you would be far better off to carry a good long handled shovel and a decent jack(and jacking plate). A bit of shovelling or jack n pack(or both) will see you on your way most times.


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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #27 on: December 10, 2014, 09:22:08 AM »
Or carry recovery tracks if sand driving.  Lot less work and proven to be effective.

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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #28 on: December 10, 2014, 04:00:22 PM »
All these great ideas to substitute a winch.

Why not just buy a winch?  ???

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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #29 on: December 10, 2014, 04:19:04 PM »
Frankly the old school wheel winch looks a lot safer in comparison.
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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #30 on: December 10, 2014, 04:58:19 PM »
All these great ideas to substitute a winch.

Why not just buy a winch?  ???


Coz it's going to cost me about $2000+.  I'll stay with my old tirfor  :'(
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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #31 on: December 10, 2014, 07:37:04 PM »
Coz it's going to cost me about $2000+.  I'll stay with my old tirfor  :'(

You'll get one a hell of a lot cheaper than that.
I know a guy who knew a guy who spoke to a bloke that had a mate on "myswag" that can help you out..................
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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #32 on: December 10, 2014, 07:51:56 PM »
You'll get one a hell of a lot cheaper than that.
I know a guy who knew a guy who spoke to a bloke that had a mate on "myswag" that can help you out..................

Does that include the bullbar / electrics and installation  :D
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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #33 on: December 11, 2014, 12:17:50 PM »
I had no idea a Troopy could be bogged until now..... Took a good effort from a sheila to do it.....  ;D
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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #34 on: December 11, 2014, 02:48:42 PM »
And how did you get it out?
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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #35 on: December 11, 2014, 05:10:37 PM »
Does that include the bullbar / electrics and installation  :D

Complete kit, fit it yourself.......
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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #36 on: December 11, 2014, 05:19:48 PM »
I thought this was going to be something to do with a warm bag of water and a tube.


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Re: Bog Out - Has anyone tried one ?
« Reply #37 on: December 11, 2014, 07:28:13 PM »
And how did you get it out?

I can tell you 1 thing for sure, I do not not look as good as her!
My troopy does look better though
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