RIVIAN saves JEEP in over his head (literally)

[Rivian_Hugh_III]

Buy a kinetic rope sized for your vehicle with the proper working load limit.
yankum is a solid brand and a bit more expensive.
Billet4x4 is similar quality and a bit cheaper (we bought the 1-1/8” x 30’).
factor 55 also makes high quality products that are priced accordingly.

Would need to buy some soft shackles to attach the rope, and each brand sells those (at least 7/16”).
Would also recommend a soft shackle hitch receiver as it allows center attachment to maintain axial loading of the vehicle.
Definitely buy USA made recovery products.
Not cheap, but worthwhile investments in recovery gear.

I understand this might take a bit of work, but could someone recommend a YouTube ”how-to” for vehicle recovery?

For Christmas I got a kinetic rope, soft shackles, recovery boards, a good bag for all of it, and protective gloves. All I’m missing now is the education on how to help someone.

Here’s my shopping list:

$25: Duffle Kit: Rothco Canvas Duffle Bag with Side Zipper – Rugged Outdoor Camping Gear Storage – Black – 21" x 36"

$150: Kinetic rope (Red): MiolleGear Kinetic Recovery & Tow Rope, 7/8" x 30' - (29,300 lbs), with 2 Spectra Fiber Soft Shackles 3/8' x 6" (35000lbs)

$36: Hitch Shackle (Red): Nilight Shackle Hitch Receiver 2Inch 45000 LBs Breaking Strength 3/4" D Ring Shackle w/Trailer Hitch Pin Heavy Duty Solid Recovery Towing Kit for Trucks Jeeps Off-Road

$65: Recovery Boards (Red): BUNKER INDUST Off-Road Traction Boards, Pair Recovery Tracks Traction Mat for Jeep Mud, Sand, Snow Traction Pads-Red Emergency Tire Traction Device

$30: Impact Wrecking Work Gloves (Red): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Large-Impact-Wrecking-Work-Glove-48-73-8552H/330315956

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[Zoidz]

In addition to the links shared above, Rhino has a full range of recovery gear on Amazon.

PSA - As others mentioned, get proper shackles, hitch adapter, etc. for this gear. NEVER EVER put a recovery strap on a standard trailer hitch (the tube/ball assembly that goes into the receiver). While it may seem safe, they are not made for the stresses of vehicle recovery and in a few cases have snapped, become a flying object and injured or killed someone.

 

[HaveBlue]

Just browse off-road recovery basics on yt.

 

[WorldComposting]

Glad to see the 21s can do this in snow! I'm heading to the Adirondacks soon and was a bit worried about the stock 21s in the snow. I tested them out last night since we had the snow actually stick and found the car drives and handled it really well.

 

[malditofman]

With our first winter storm in a few years I was really excited to get out and play in the snow.

During my snow-drifting I noticed a JEEP coming into the open field to join me.
at that moment… he drove into a ditch… (see pics and video).
the voice heard is the amused girlfriend of the very embarrassed JEEP driver.

Good job. Kindness is always a virtue. Drive well.

 

[riv-e-in]

I understand this might take a bit of work, but could someone recommend a YouTube ”how-to” for vehicle recovery?

 

[TJM]

Good job recovering the Jeep; and you sent shudders through Toledo!

 

[Birdowin]

I always wonder what cable or wire to use to pull a vehicle. If you don’t mind, could you share the details so I can look it up on Amazon to buy and keep in my R1S

The best thing to use is a kinetic strap. Kinetic straps are made to stretch so you can leave slack in the strap and get a running start. The strap stretches and then yanks the other vehicle out. Works great. I found a full kit at one of the ev supplies websites.

 

[Tahoeblue]

Great insights on this post. Maybe a dumb question, but Is there a specific setting you trigger on the Rivian for recovery purposes (e.g. some button you toggle that is buried in the settings menu)?

 

[NY_Rob]

Great insights on this post. Maybe a dumb question, but Is there a specific setting you trigger on the Rivian for recovery purposes (e.g. some button you toggle that is buried in the settings menu)?

Maybe Sand or Snow mode and disable traction control.

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