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 purchasing, reading, and filling out the quizzes in the book "The Total Approach to Getting Unstuck Off Road - 4WD Self Recovery & Vehicle-Assisted Recovery." This book may be purchased on Amazon.
Length of Course: Two days. 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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.
Accessory Recovery Equipment: All you need to bring to the course is your vehicle and a pair of leather gloves. You do not need to have a winch on your vehicle to take the course. However, bring whatever recovery equipment you may already have. If you do not have recovery equipment, please do not purchase for the course. Bob will show you and allow you to use the very best equipment you'll want to purchase.
What You'll Learn in this Two-Day Course
Recovery Courses Curriculum Day 1
- No Embarrassment in Getting Stuck
- Six Types of Off-Road Recovery Under Two Categories
- First Actions After Getting Stuck & Choosing the lowest energy recovery method/strategy
- STOPA – Stuck Assessment and Recovery Plan Checklist Overview
- Winch Utility
- Choosing an Anchor – Vehicle, Ground Anchor, Tree, Boulder
- Danger at Overloaded Anchor Points
- In-Field Powered Winching
- Winch Accessories
- Self-Recovery Powered Winch Rigging Set-Ups
Recovery Courses Curriculum Day 2
- Hand Winching to the Rear
- Vehicle-Assisted Winch Rigging Set-Ups
- Airing Down Tires Properly
- Proper Use of Traction Boards
- Advanced Winch Rigging Scenarios
- Vehicle-Assisted Kinetic Energy Recovery and Towing Disabled Vehicle
Course Refund Policy: FULL refunds for ALL courses are only possible up to 30-days AFTER TOUR PURCHASE. Refunds are not possible after this 30-day cutoff date unless there is a person on the waitlist to take your spot. Other than this 30-day refund policy, your spot in a course is like a concert or sporting event ticket. You own it. If you can't attend a course, you will need to "sell" your spot to another eligible individual.