Spigola Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 It's cold, snowing and really crappy weather. I thought this would be a good time for a few of us to toss around an idea. Last year, for the first time, I got stuck on the beach with my Jeep and try as we did, we couldn't get it out till a tow truck (spelled $$$$$$$) came down and pulled me out. Lately, lots of time in the house with all this crappy weather, I am sitting around trying to come up with something that I could carry around in the back of the Jeep to chuck under the tires to help me out of the sand, in the event that I were to get stuck again. The best thing I could come up with is getting four 4 foot lengths of 1X12 and somehow fasten roofing shingle to them with the rough side up. If I were to get stuck, I was thinking of digging out enough of the sand in front of the tires and wedging the 1X12 in front of the tires. Then it should be a simple matter of driving up the little ramps and out of the trap. What do you fellow beach drivers think? Spig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Fun Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 the most unique thing that i have ever seen used to get out of the sand was 2 sections of chain link fence. laid down in front of the wheels, it doesn't move once you put it in place, provides traction, and disperses the load over a larger area. it was pretty slick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenmember Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 you could use that wired stick fence they use to fence in endangered bird species- you can probably roll your own. Carpe Carpio!(seize the carp!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Baiter Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 A trick I've read about but never tried is water. Fill a bucket, we all carry white buckets right , and soak the area where you're stuck. A twist on your current plan - 1x12's with furring strip ribs screwed in place and maybe longer than 4'. I have seen those work but they take up a lot of space in a vehicle. Other suggestions - carpet strips or the floor mats from your car/truck. With all due respect, I've never gotten stuck to the point of needing help because I try and sense when things are going wrong and stop before digging in any deeper. Airing down further helps and horsepower is not your friend. So far I've been lucky and have helped some unlucky ones, including a few Jeeps. "Endeavor to persevere" Lone Watie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 well ever since i framed the truck and camper , i carry some 'strips ' of carpet . haven't had to use them , but know people who swear by them .. derf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbt114 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 well ever since i framed the truck and camper , i carry some 'strips ' of carpet . haven't had to use them , but know people who swear by them .. X2... Chris I'm on a bridge to a better day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J44 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 carpet works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spigola Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 You guys talking about regular carpeting you'd use in a house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 You guys talking about regular carpeting you'd use in a house? yup i'm thinking mine are @ 2' wide 4'long derf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaff Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 And you use the 2x4 strips how please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longcaster Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 When you go on the beach, take a Hoe with you. A hoe makes easy work of digging out the pumpkins. If being stupid got us into this mess, how come being stupid can't get us out?I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 And you use the 2x4 strips how please? jack up truck fill in hole put carpet down drive off ...... derf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4J's Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Check these out. Hard to find. Check out a military surplus store or catalogue. Quote: Sized at 1220mm x 310mm x 25mm thick and weighing around 6kgs each, these sand ladders are a very useful item to have on board when you are stuck in mud or sand. Bolt 2 together and they can even double up as bridging ladders. Manufactured from corrosion resistant fibreglass (GRP). They will not rot, corrode or rust and require no maintenance other than a hosing down. The gritted top surface will give an extended life and provide superior traction even in the worst of conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 The easyest way to get a car or jeep unstuck is to buy a bumper jack. Jack up the bumper all the way,then push the car sidways. You can do it by your self and works great if you ground out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaff Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 jack up truck fill in hole put carpet down drive off ...... Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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