Offroad recovery

[Moonan]

Just to make it easy for first-time users... (and correct me if I am wrong) but I believe the eye bolt has a left-hand thread...... So, when you are bogged on a beach somewhere and the tide is coming in fast, you can turn and turn but the thread won't start unless you notice this little "feature"

cheers

[Flipper Dog]

I have found the recovery points on the Tiguan.
This first image show the recovery point on the inside of the front drivers side fog light.



http://paultan.org/carphotos/display...454&fullsize=1

The next image shows the recovery point at the rear between the 2 parking sensors also on the drivers side.


http://paultan.org/carphotos/display...444&fullsize=1

Point to remember is if you fit the recovery eyelets it may affect your approach/departure angles. Very important for sand dune driving.


http://paultan.org/carphotos/display...468&fullsize=1

[duncan]

One thing to bear in mind when only using one recovery eye to snatch a stuck vehicle is the loading on the chassis.

If you just need a gentle tug to get the car over a lump it 'should' be fine, but if the car is stuck to its belly pan in gloopy mud the amount of force to get the car unstuck can twist the chassis. That's why most experienced 4WDers will only recover using two hooks and a bridle to spread the chassis loads.

I'd suggest carrying a shovel to dig out in front of the wheels and a strong flat plate to put the jack on be able to raise up the car and put rocks under the wheels to make the recovery as stress free as possible.

Cheers

[Arctra]

One thing to bear in mind when only using one recovery eye to snatch a stuck vehicle is the loading on the chassis.

... but if the car is stuck to its belly pan in gloopy mud the amount of force to get the car unstuck can twist the chassis. That's why most experienced 4WDers will only recover using two hooks and a bridle to spread the chassis loads.

That's fair enough, but do you have any suggestions on where you would attach the bridle on the Tig?

I'd suggest carrying a shovel to dig out in front of the wheels and a strong flat plate to put the jack on be able to raise up the car and put rocks under the wheels to make the recovery as stress free as possible.

I think that's pretty sound advice. Thanks. Of course, it means more things to carry though

[duncan]

That's fair enough, but do you have any suggestions on where you would attach the bridle on the Tig?

Yep, thats the tricky bit. I not sure you'd be able to do it without removing the front bumper. You'd be better off using the spade and jack to make sure the recovery is as easy as possible prior to doing the snatch.

The rear is easy as a towbar will act to equalise any forces on the chassis. Just don't use the towball to attach the strap