Just thought I would share. Found this on ebay tonight, I think it could be useful in the coming months.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271313333883?ssP...1439.l2649


Has anyone found themselves pulling people out of snow before? Having only had my FL2 for a few weeks now I can't wait to test it out in some snowy fields

Eh?

Don't worry, you will get replies to your question about towing out of snow, from those who will and those who won't...

Welcome to the forum by the way,

Thanks

I've been looking for a tow rope. Cant make my mind up between one with hooks or one with shackles? One thing that puts me off the one in the OP is the cheapness, I always think you get what you pay for. Will a tow rope for under a fiver be any good? Plus, from what I read on here the longer the rope the better. At the end of the day, i'm just looking for a rope to help out friends/family if ever needed. Would I help out a complete stranger? Not sure. Purely in case my car got damaged or the 3rd party got injured. Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.

Watch this at about the 1 minute mark!

 Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.

I'm thinking along the same lines. I would rather be prepared and have a few tools and stuff in the boot. I always seem to be helping out friends and family. For the amount of use it will get, fingers crossed it will suit occasional light use.

Scary video!

If it was me I would defo go for a longer one.
I would say 3mtrs puts you and your pride and joy too close to a problem that's not even your own.

Helping someone in trouble is great but always put your own safety 1st

I did this thread last time we had some bad weather,

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic14521.html?highlight=tow+strap

They are really good to deal with and at £24.22 delivered for an 8 metre, 5 ton strap and links, can't be bad.

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Destroyer of chrome rears.....

Strap rather than rope is my preference. I have a couple tucked in around the spare whee. Easier to store, and damage is always visible unlike ropes which can get grit in them and fray internally...

I like the ones with hooks for a quick recovery and use shackles and loops for more extended towing when needed. I also have a couple of soft shackles I made out of off-cuts of plasma winch rope, and some endless lifting loops which are useful for attachment without scratching bumpers etc.

Haven't tried with the freelander but towed everything up to an artic with the Td5 Disco.... 2011 MY SD4 HSE + planning some interesting stuff
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Doesn't the law restrict the use of ropes/straps to built up areas and require a rigid bar otherwise?

I bought Land Rovers own one used it twice to bump start my brothers transit van, I've never tried towing in snow so can't give advice on that. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

tyke65 wrote:

Doesn't the law restrict the use of ropes/straps to built up areas and require a rigid bar otherwise?

Don't think it is

In the event of a breakdown, be aware that towing a vehicle on a tow rope is potentially dangerous. You should consider professional recovery.
Laws CUR reg 100 & MV(DL)R reg 43

https://www.gov.uk/rules-drivers-motorcycl...loading-98

But saying that, the vehicle you are towing must be road legal, unlike one I saw yesterday being towed, no Headlights, Bonnet, or engine. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

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