Ground anchors

solarman216 · 06-10-2018, 01:07

As title, anyone had any experience of these, I got one a while ago and was dying to try it out, but it was pretty much useless, first time we drove it in it was not deep enough, second time Zac had a few swings with the hammer but as soon as the rope got tight it started to shift a large chunk of soil, perhaps I was expecting too much, we were in the mire that needed a pretty much full power winch out (6 tonne pull), so maybe it may work if just on slippy stuff with no dig in, fortunately on this occasion there was a convenient tree that saved the day, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 06-10-2018, 07:23

Same here Rick, I have same type as you, tried it a couple of times but pretty much useless! I thinkmthe ground conditions need to be specific and like you say not very stuck.

Davey Boy · 06-10-2018, 08:52

I think they're bloody awful things.
Even the foldaway ones are a real issue to store, and you really require a second someone stood on it to assist the dig in.
I agree Doug, the type of ground decides wether it'll even work or not.
I used one during my winch training, and it had ploughed the most perfect six foot furrow before it got a bite on a root.

makeitfit · 06-10-2018, 08:56

Now then , no need for a ground anchor. All you need is 3 dirty great tent steaks. Marquee size ones. Typically about 90cm long and 2 or 3 cm diam. Drive them in at 45 degrees one behind the other in a line following your desired pull. Tie them together at ground level then you winch to the third.

don simon · 06-10-2018, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Now then , no need for a ground anchor. All you need is 3 dirty great tent steaks. Marquee size ones. Typically about 90cm long and 2 or 3 cm diam. Drive them in at 45 degrees one behind the other in a line following your desired pull. Tie them together at ground level then you winch to the third.

Andrew St Pierre White has a video showing this technique, but using spades or shovels instead of pegs.

Davey Boy · 06-10-2018, 09:01

Aha the old farmers type are the same, but have eyes at the top Pete. I like your idea!
Easier to stow away than that huge spade anchor.
You can lash the three together using the eyes and you have a tripod for cooking over a fire with.
Very Grizzly Adams and not gay at all...

makeitfit · 06-10-2018, 09:24

I like the tripod cooking idea. Yes I should have mentioned the eye eye at the top 😊

solarman216 · 06-10-2018, 10:38

I got one of those here somewhere I always thought they were used with a plate with holes in, I must have a hunt around as there are still places I have not investigated yet, one is a big shed the roofers store tiles in, I have seen some big steel cables hanging from the roof but far too big for me, Rick

06-10-2018, 01:07	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Ground anchors As title, anyone had any experience of these, I got one a while ago and was dying to try it out, but it was pretty much useless, first time we drove it in it was not deep enough, second time Zac had a few swings with the hammer but as soon as the rope got tight it started to shift a large chunk of soil, perhaps I was expecting too much, we were in the mire that needed a pretty much full power winch out (6 tonne pull), so maybe it may work if just on slippy stuff with no dig in, fortunately on this occasion there was a convenient tree that saved the day, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-10-2018, 10:38	#8
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	I got one of those here somewhere I always thought they were used with a plate with holes in, I must have a hunt around as there are still places I have not investigated yet, one is a big shed the roofers store tiles in, I have seen some big steel cables hanging from the roof but far too big for me, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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06-10-2018, 07:23	#2
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Same here Rick, I have same type as you, tried it a couple of times but pretty much useless! I thinkmthe ground conditions need to be specific and like you say not very stuck.

06-10-2018, 08:52	#3
Davey Boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dartmoor Vehicle: Patrol ZD30 SVE Posts: 960	I think they're bloody awful things. Even the foldaway ones are a real issue to store, and you really require a second someone stood on it to assist the dig in. I agree Doug, the type of ground decides wether it'll even work or not. I used one during my winch training, and it had ploughed the most perfect six foot furrow before it got a bite on a root.

06-10-2018, 08:56	#4
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Now then , no need for a ground anchor. All you need is 3 dirty great tent steaks. Marquee size ones. Typically about 90cm long and 2 or 3 cm diam. Drive them in at 45 degrees one behind the other in a line following your desired pull. Tie them together at ground level then you winch to the third.

06-10-2018, 09:01	#6
Davey Boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dartmoor Vehicle: Patrol ZD30 SVE Posts: 960	Aha the old farmers type are the same, but have eyes at the top Pete. I like your idea! Easier to stow away than that huge spade anchor. You can lash the three together using the eyes and you have a tripod for cooking over a fire with. Very Grizzly Adams and not gay at all...

06-10-2018, 09:24	#7
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I like the tripod cooking idea. Yes I should have mentioned the eye eye at the top 😊