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solarman216
15-12-2012, 00:59
Yes been asked to winch a caravan up a 25 degree slope tomorrow 4 wheel van max size tow able I am told, have not seen it yet will take pics, Rick
Dynamics
15-12-2012, 01:33
Video would be better...



Is it still £250...
zippy656
15-12-2012, 12:09
You may be able to tow it in low box no winch needed
solarman216
15-12-2012, 17:56
Good fun winching the van onto it's final resting place, my mate's Warrior got it to here before loosing traction, also we had to have a good position to unhook him as no way would it go all the way up connected, the scaffold boards would not have stayed there
solarman216
15-12-2012, 17:58
the 4 polls held, just
solarman216
15-12-2012, 17:58
over the top
solarman216
15-12-2012, 18:01
final resting place, Rick
zippy656
15-12-2012, 18:01
Looks good fun
spinna
15-12-2012, 18:18
Looks fun, i thought my drive was steep:D
TONUP
15-12-2012, 18:31
That's epic.

In the third image one of the vans wheels is off the ground!

Do you get more pull from using a blockand tackle at the top?

Regards

Alan
solarman216
15-12-2012, 18:32
yep it was great fun, for me, all I had to do was press buttons on the winch control, for the others I think it was quite hard work, but then they have youth on there side, Rick
solarman216
15-12-2012, 18:35
That's epic.

In the third image one of the vans wheels is off the ground!

Do you get more pull from using a blockand tackle at the top?

Regards

Alan

yes one block at the top reverses the pull from my winch motor then 2nd block on the van doubles the winch power, Rick
spiderpig37
15-12-2012, 19:24
Abit of a pain if they go away alot or is it staying there as a garden feature?
solarman216
15-12-2012, 19:41
Abit of a pain if they go away alot or is it staying there as a garden feature?

no it is a permanent feature, lots of new fence panels laying on the ground ready to be erected round it, Rick
Terranical
15-12-2012, 20:23
A job well done there Rick, congratulations.
AD Ent
08-02-2013, 09:06
I don't understand how you've done that.... scratches head. Is it magic?
makeitfit
08-02-2013, 09:36
Google "snatch block" mate :thumb2 they're a must have in your 4x4 recovery kit :sly
Like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14-tonne-snatch-pulley-block-off-road-4x4-recovery-The-BEST-you-can-buy-/281027198981?pt=UK_Trailers_Transporters_Parts&hash=item416e86c005
In fact you should have two then you can pull yourself out backwards with only one winch ;)
96terrano
08-02-2013, 13:47
Shame its just going to rot away, looks a nice caravan, never seen one with lights on the front like that.
solarman216
21-12-2018, 21:17
Google "snatch block" mate :thumb2 they're a must have in your 4x4 recovery kit :sly
Like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14-tonne-snatch-pulley-block-off-road-4x4-recovery-The-BEST-you-can-buy-/281027198981?pt=UK_Trailers_Transporters_Parts&hash=item416e86c005
In fact you should have two then you can pull yourself out backwards with only one winch ;)

Sorry to pull this old one out Pete, but how do you do it with only two blocks, I need three? :confused:, Rick
weedave
07-01-2019, 04:46
looked like some craic!! what do you recon it weighted out of interest?

cheers
macabethiel
07-01-2019, 11:13
Okay is it going to be a Granny Flat or a summer sleep over house?

Looks too good a van to be a shed I am guessing plumbed in water & mains with possibly a sewer pipe as well ? Cheaper than moving house for an extra bedroom with ensuite.
solarman216
07-01-2019, 14:46
looked like some craic!! what do you recon it weighted out of interest?

cheers

Do not know about caravans especially twin axle but if it is anything like a car trailer then could be around 3 tonnes, Rick
solarman216
07-01-2019, 14:50
Okay is it going to be a Granny Flat or a summer sleep over.

It was going to be semi permanent accommodation for a guy and his Mrs with a couple of kids, but about 6 months after we sited the van they split up, so it is no longer there, Rick
zippy656
08-01-2019, 08:17
Twin axle tend to top out at about 2.2tonn
solarman216
08-01-2019, 09:50
Twin axle tend to top out at about 2.2tonn

Thank's Zippy, I was not sure, Rick
makeitfit
10-01-2019, 02:18
Rick I can hardly remember last year let alone 6 years back :lol
No idea what I was on that night, but yes you're right, three turning points needed.
Worst case you could use d shackle but high resistance ofcourse.
I have a rear winch which is about the same cost as three good snatch blocks:lol
Good work again Rick :bow