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Kelly Fristoe
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2002 - 03:20 pm: | 
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I'm new to the diso scene. What is recommended for the beginner for off road recovery equipment on a stock disco II. |
tenacstud
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2002 - 04:24 pm: |
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You might want to post this on the Disco tech section to get some more replys. I would recommend a good tow strap and some good recovery points, to start off.
tenacstud |
M. K. Watson (Lrover94)
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2002 - 09:01 pm: |
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AAA and a cell phone! |
Craig M. Highland (Shortbus)
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2002 - 09:15 pm: |
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Another rig to recover with...
Craig |
gp (Garrett)
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 08:32 am: |
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i always carry a come-a-long with me, since i am winchless. straps, shovel, recovery points, phone is good and tools. and a CB is always nice to have to talk trash on.  |
Brian Jackson (Nerover)
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 10:18 am: |
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Essentials of survival for at least two years... If you really adventure out there, you could become Tom Hanks in "Cast Away" with all the electronics on those things. Oh yeah, maybe bring a volleyball to talk to? |
Disco-Tex
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 11:43 am: |
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Disco-Tex
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 11:46 am: |
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Disco-PEBKAS
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 11:48 am: |
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Dammit! |
Disco-Tex
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 11:52 am: |
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Brian Jackson (Nerover)
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 07:29 pm: |
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You got it! |
Kelly Fristoe (Fristoedisco2)
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 10:50 pm: |
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Now see, that's great. The come along thing......that's good. I've got one of those. I can see where that could come in handy. Shovel, tow straps, recovery points, phone, CB......those are no brainers. I don't have a winch (I hope to get one soon) but the come along thing would be better than nothing if you find yourself in a pinch. That's a great idea. Thanks. |
Horness Spencer (Horness)
| | Posted on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 09:37 am: |
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My "Recovery Box" includes: (taken from check list)
10" survival knife
12v tyre inflator/deflator (inc. emergency light)
2 x Charcoal hand warmers
2 x Large Shovels
2 x Tool kits
Ex Army survival tin/kit (inc. fishing/trapping tools)
Flask of coffee + 2 cups.
Flare Gun
Fire extinguisher
Haynes manual
Kettle element wired to 12v connector
Large Medical Box
List of all emergency contacts, family, and friends.
Magnifying lens
Mobile phone (+ charger and charged battery)
Money (usually £20)
Newspaper
Oil, water, coolant.
Ord. Survey maps + 2 compasses
Pen's and a notepad
Soups and coffee.
Spare aux drive belt and air con belt
Spare fuel lift pump
Spare batteries for Mag Lights
Spare clothes (inc. boots, jacket and thermals)
Spare bulbs
Straps & Ropes
Toilet paper
Tyre valve tool
Waterproof matches
Waterproof seat covers (fitted before I leave)
Zippo lighter
Oh, and I rarely go out alone unless someone knows where I am going (exactly), and what time I should be back. |
gp (Garrett)
| | Posted on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 10:02 am: |
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damn. where do you sit?
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Horness Spencer (Horness)
| | Posted on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 10:51 am: |
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Most of it is in a box in the back. Other parts are fixed within the inner skin of the Disco, or like the clothes, in a travel bag.
When I'm off hunting, there is a couple of people, rifles, and maybe a dog or two to add to that!
I need a roof rack. Even if it's just for the dogs, I need a roof rack. |
Horness Spencer (Horness)
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 04:25 am: |
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Checked last night - also have a set of jump leads in there too.
Oh, and a set of replacement fuses. |
Roverine
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 12:56 pm: |
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Brian,
"If you really adventure out there, you could become Tom Hanks in "Cast Away" with all the electronics on those things."
ROFLMAO!!! Exactly right.
Kelly, sounds like you've got a handle on it, and you're on the right track Those recovery points are a good focus, along with all the proper gear. Good suggestions coming in.
Horness, you sound like me, except for in my case, I'll find that I brought along everything but the kitchen sink, and forgot the one basic item I'd really need ... like the Safety Seal (Tire) Kit or something. (like I'm an expert at using it, LOL ... Good point, Craig, => bring another rig, AND, in my case, some mechanically helpful friends, LOL)
Kim |
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