Our expectations and reasoning behind this.
Whilst the towing point is suitable for road use, it appeared a bit flimsy to us for off-road use. So we have uprated them a bit and fitted a second one on the other side.
We also intend to fit similar attachment points on the back, possibly the most likely recovery direction we will need.
Items in “grey” are still to do.
Items in “mauve” need to be fixed, replaced, upgraded, or we need more.
Items in “brown” are under construction or on order.
Items in “green” are almost completed.
Items in “black” completed.
Front winching attachment points. (Fabrication).
Rear winching attachment points.
Front winching points Jate-rings x2, (normally stored in the van).
Rear winching points Jate-rings x2, (normally stored in the van).
The new front winching attachment points and attached Jate-ring.
Fabricating the front winching points & Jate-rings
More info, photos, and a full write-up to follow soon.
In-use reviews.
Pros.
Stronger than the originals.
Two fixing points instead of one, (a second original could have been fitted).
It can still be used without Jate-rings.
Possible rigid towing bar attachment point.
Possible A-frame towing bar attachment points.
The modified front bash plate will increase storage space. (Work still in progress).
Cons.
Heavier than the originals.
Harder to tie into if Jate-rings are not fitted. (Leave Jate-rings fitted when off-road).
The front bash plate needed modification. (already planned for increased storage).
Our conclusions.
Other related or affected items.
Ground Anchor kit.
Ropes, Straps & bars.
Pulleys & Shackles
Rigid towing bar. (possible A-frame configurable, planned).
Front bash plate. (Work still in progress).
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Reviews.
Permanently fitted or available
External.
Of road additions.
Winching attachment points for Jate-rings.