The Easter holiday period provides an opportunity for many of us to get away from our daily lives and off the beaten track. Four wheel driving is a popular Australian past time and will play a part in many family holidays this Easter. Here at Supercheap Auto we stock a wide range of Four Wheel Driving products that can help make your off road adventures a success this Easter.
There are a few basic tricks of the trade that everyone with a 4WD should know before they set off. There are also some vital tools available from Supercheap Auto that will ensure you and your 4WD are prepared for whatever situation you get yourself into.
One such product is the 4WD recovery kit which is a great for those who are either learning the sport or who are already experienced 'off roaders'. It comes with everything you need to get out of a tricky situation if you get stuck when tackling tracks, dirt or sand.
The contains:
- Snatch Strap rated to 8 tonne
- Bow Shackles rated to 3 tonne
- PVC fold sheet
- Tyre air pressure gauge
- Folding Shovel
- Leather & canvas gloves
- Carry Bag with reflector that doubles as a winch cable dampener
The Shovel is a must for any off road kit, used to dig around tyres when in a bog hole so that sticks, leaves, stones etc, can be inserted under the wheel for traction. Other items that are important in any recovery kit are a Snatch Strap and Bow Shackles. The strap is connected to each vehicle by a bow shackle at each end. This allows for one vehicle to pull a bogged vehicle out of trouble. Recovery points that are on the vehicles (where the bow shackles attach), need to be professionally fitted and on lookers must stand at least 15 metres away from any vehicle being 'snatched'.
Once onlookers are cleared the towing vehicle should slowly accelerate to take up the slack and 'snatch' the second vehicle out. The bogged 4WD should assist by using its own power in an effort to drive out. If this fails the first time more slack and acceleration should be applied until enough "snatching" power is produced to pull the bogged car clear.
When driving on rocky or sandy terrain, tyre pressure should be reduced to make the tyres softer, and hence increase traction. A Tyre Air Pressure Gauge is needed so that the driver can determine suitable pressure for the tracks ahead. At the end of any off road adventure, tyres must be pumped up (before hitting the 'Black Top'), The gauge is a handy item, particularly if a simple compressor is being used off road.
Gloves and Sheet help to keep hands protected and allow for a clean spot to work on when out in the dirt. The handy Carry Bag is custom made and includes a reflective safety triangle. It lets others know when you are in trouble and alerts other vehicles that you are stopped on the track when the light is starting to dim. When the bag is emptied, it can also be used as a dampener to go over winch wire.
