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Everyone who off-roads for fun has one major fear: getting well and truly stuck in a dangerous situation. Off-roading is usually an exhilarating and relatively safe way to spend a day out in nature. Occasionally, though, off-roaders get themselves into trouble. Their vehicles can flip over or simply get stuck at the bottom of a steep slope or in a muddy area. Off-roading vehicles are built to cover ground that normal vehicles can't, so when they do get stuck, normal tow trucks simply can't recover them. Instead, these situations require off-road recovery specialists. These specialists have purpose-built towing vehicles that can recover virtually any off-roading vehicle. Here are three of the features their vehicles use to handle tough environments.

Tires For Tough Jobs

Driving off-road means driving across mud, rocks, and all kinds of debris, and the most important factor in determining whether or not your vehicle will make it to your destination is your tires. Off-roading tires need to handle rough terrain, so they incorporate features that most road tires do not, including cut-resistant rubber and cords that prevent bursting and deep channeled treads that cut through mud and snow with ease. Any off-road recovery vehicle needs top-quality off-roading tires to make sure it can reach a vehicle in any circumstances. If a stuck vehicle has better tires than the recovery vehicle, the likelihood of a successful recovery is slim.

Multiple Winches

Unlike typical tow trucks that operate on paved roads, off-road recovery vehicles may need to recover vehicles at odd angles. They can't rely on a typical towing apparatus like a chain and hook. Instead, they use multiple machine-operated winches. These devices include strong cables and hooks that operators use to latch onto stuck vehicles. Once a vehicle is connected to the winch system, the operator activates the system's powerful motor to reel it toward the recovery vehicle like a fish on a line. Good winches are typically rated for at least 12,000 pounds, so they can recover vehicles stuck in deep mud. Typically, recovery vehicles have front and rear winches to ensure drivers can always access a stuck vehicle.

Powerful Engines

Sometimes, even a powerful winch motor can't recover a vehicle from a sticky situation. In these cases, recovery specialists have to rely on their vehicle's engine power. For this reason, recovery vehicles use powerful engines with high gear ratios. To make use of their engine, recovery specialists connect a cable or tow strap between secure points on their vehicle and the stuck vehicle, then, they gently but firmly attempt to drive their vehicle away from the stuck vehicle. Once the stuck vehicle begins to move, they pull it out of the dangerous location as gently as possible.

If you've been off-roading and find yourself stuck, consider contacting an off-road recovery service!