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Recovering a vehicle using a recovery point involves attaching a [[winch]] or a [[snatch strap]] to the recovery point. | Recovering a vehicle using a recovery point involves attaching a [[winch]] or a [[snatch strap]] to the recovery point. | ||
Recovery points should be rated - that is they should specify what load they are designed to take. Using non-rated parts of a vehicle to recover it can be extremely dangerous.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jalopnik.com/heres-why-you-never-ever-use-a-trailer-hitch-to-pull-a-1769265863|title=Here's Why You Never, Ever Use A Trailer Hitch To Pull A Stuck Truck|website=Jalopnik|date=6 April 2016 |access-date=March 15, 2018}}</ref> Recovery points may be fitted by the manufacturer, or as an after-market modification. | Recovery points should be rated - that is they should specify what load they are designed to take. Using non-rated parts of a vehicle to recover it can be extremely dangerous.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.jalopnik.com/heres-why-you-never-ever-use-a-trailer-hitch-to-pull-a-1769265863/ |title=Here's Why You Never, Ever Use A Trailer Hitch To Pull A Stuck Truck |website=[[Jalopnik]] |date=6 April 2016 |access-date=March 15, 2018 |first=Andrew P. |last=Collins}}</ref> Recovery points may be fitted by the manufacturer, or as an after-market modification. | ||
Snatch straps should never be attached to [[tow hitch]]es, as they are not designed to take the load that snatching places upon them. A broken towball attached to a snatch strap can be lethal.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/freak-accident-with-tow-ball-kills-mum/story-e6frfku0-1226119088452 |agency=AAP |title=Breaking news |date=21 August 2011}}{{dead link|date=June 2025}}</ref> | |||
[[Off-roading|Off-roaders]] should be aware of where the recovery points are located on their vehicles before they require their use. Having recovery points on both the front and back of the vehicle is preferable. | [[Off-roading|Off-roaders]] should be aware of where the recovery points are located on their vehicles before they require their use. Having recovery points on both the front and back of the vehicle is preferable. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.carrecoveryuk.com/ Car Recovery Services] | * [http://www.carrecoveryuk.com/ Car Recovery Services]{{dead link|date=June 2025}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Recovery Point}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Recovery Point}} | ||
[[Category:Automotive accessories]] | [[Category:Automotive accessories]] | ||
[[Category:Emergency road services]] | [[Category:Emergency road services]] | ||
{{Automotive-part-stub}} | {{Automotive-part-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 04:11, 30 June 2025
A recovery point is a part of a car which can be used to recover the vehicle if it becomes stuck (bogged).
Recovering a vehicle using a recovery point involves attaching a winch or a snatch strap to the recovery point.
Recovery points should be rated - that is they should specify what load they are designed to take. Using non-rated parts of a vehicle to recover it can be extremely dangerous.[1] Recovery points may be fitted by the manufacturer, or as an after-market modification.
Snatch straps should never be attached to tow hitches, as they are not designed to take the load that snatching places upon them. A broken towball attached to a snatch strap can be lethal.[2]
Off-roaders should be aware of where the recovery points are located on their vehicles before they require their use. Having recovery points on both the front and back of the vehicle is preferable.
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