When you are travelling, there can be many unexpected issues that can with the vehicle and you need to be prepared to deal with the issues with or without the help of another vehicle. There are recovery kits that are made for 4WD which can be a big help when you are travelling off the beaten path.
There are many tools that you should include in the recovery kit. You can also purchase 4×4 recovery kits online that come with recommended tools that can help you in a pinch. One such tool is the shovel which is a basic tool but it can be very useful when you get in a ditch and you need to get the vehicle back onto level road. When the wheels are stuck in soft dirt, you can clear some of it at the front of the tyre by using the shovel. If you don’t have a shovel, you may need to put on some work gloves and do it by hand but it can take a lot of time and you will be exhausted at the end of it. You can also use the shovel to dig a fire pit when camping. Folding shovels can be carried easily and they will not take up a lot of space in your vehicle. There are many instances where you can get bogged down. So if you are travelling on sand or mud, you can use recovery tracks that will allow you to drive safely without getting stuck. This will be useful for driving in snow as well.
When you are travelling in harsh road conditions for a long time, it is best to have an air compressor with you as this will help you maintain the correct tyre pressure. You will run into a lot of issues if your tyres are under or over inflated. Also, different terrains will require you to have different tyre pressures for a more comfortable ride and better handling of the vehicle. You can have a portable air compressor in the vehicle but check the flow rate and the pressure it can provide to understand whether it is able to inflate the tyre in a short time. You should also get some thick work gloves that can protect your hands when you are working to get the vehicle out of a bog.
You should always have a snatch strap, a snatch block and shackles when driving in off-road conditions. Look for a nylon strap that will stretch well in recovery. You need to consider the weight of the vehicle when purchasing a snatch strap. You can improve the effectiveness of your winch by using a snatch block. This is basically a pulley that can increase the pulling power. Anchor shackles will help you secure the snatch strap to a recovery point on the vehicle so that damage will be minimised to the vehicle when towing. A winch is a very useful tool to have in your recovery kit. Synthetic winches are recommended and make sure you choose one that has a high quality construction.
