slackhouse Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 Can anyone give advise on the choice of a suitable mud grip? I have an Auttrail Mohican - 3500kg regards Pete
Brambles Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Hi, Not really as none of them actually work. Best bet is to make sure you do not sink into the ud in teh 1st place by using ramps or planks of wood. If you do get stuck with spinning wheels what find world better thn anything is to pile up broken twigs and sticks as best you can under leading edges of driven wheels. Alternatively jack up the wheel and fil tehdip with stones or undeed lots of twigs again. All the available mat type mud grips availlable just get whipped under the wheel and shoot out the other side!!! Sorry! Maybe someone knows better than me and will come upo with some better advice. My view is those who say these grips work were not really stuck in teh 1st place but probaly parked on the mats on ground they would have got off anyway without the grips. If you are talking about wheel grips as in chains or their equivalent for snow or mud, then afraid I can't help you but there are a few available I have seen recommmeded but always have the problem you get yourself filthy when fitting to the wheels/tyres Jon.
Derek Uzzell Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 slackhouse This is an earlier grip-related forum thread that you should find helpful http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=13591&start=1
JohnP Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 I use four pieces of aluminium checker plate as used on gantry's and industrial flooring. Each is about 450mm x 300mm and they are placed under each wheel when parked. The trick is to avoid the wheel sinking in whilst you are parked. Once they are sunk in you have little or no chance of getting out without assistance. Have not seen anyone use the grip mats with any degree of success.
Archiesgrandad Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 I agree with JohP, except we use plywood because I think it may be lighter and cheaper. I am too old to do metric, and in any case I can't see the point - pause for mirth - but ours are 2 ft x 1 ft and 4 ft X 1 ft. Also agree about the slip mats, but is there any interest in starting a annual competition to see who can shoot them farthest from under the wheels? AGD
Mel B Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 Cut down bread trays, can't beat 'em ... just don't nick 'em! :D
Ranger Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 If you have parked on something to stop your wheels sinking in the mud, and have a 12volt tyre pump, let your tyres down to 10 lb PSI and drive gently away. If you have a rear wheel drive it will probably work even if you have not parked on planks etc.
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