Recovery Course
This is course teaches you the primary skills from the book "The Total Approach to Getting Unstuck Off Road - 4WD Self Recovery & Vehicle-Assisted Recovery."
Prerequisite. None, except reading of the book "The Total Approach to Getting Unstuck Off Road - 4WD Self Recovery & Vehicle-Assisted Recovery."
Length of Course. Two days.
Target Audience. All off-roaders. It is recommended (not required) that enrollees complete the Discovery course prior to taking this course.
Vehicle Requirements. Any reliable 4WD SUV, SUT or trucks with 2-speed 4WD transfer case (must have 4-Low gearing). Street legal vehicle in excellent working condition, no fluid leaks. Frame-mounted recovery points front and rear. Full-size spare tire.
Equipment & Accessory "Nice-to-Haves.” This is a list of equipment that will help you take full advantage of the training in this course. However, if you do not have this equipment please do not purchase for the course. Bob will show you the very best equipment you'll want to purchase. You are not required to have any or all of this equipment to enroll in the course.
Hi-Lift Jack and Accessories – JackMate, Off-Road Base Plate, Off-Road Kit, Bumper Lift
X-Jack Inflatable Jack
Vehicle-mounted winch
Various winch accessories (see my book for list)
Traction Boards and/or Bridging Ladders
Polyester Tow Rope/Strap
Kinetic Energy Rope/Strap