Off road recovery is one of the services that we proudly offer here at Towing Chicago. This service proves to be a lifesaver to drivers in need – whether they have been in an accident, an automotive break-down, have run out of gas, or any myriad of issues that can affect drivers. In this blog entry, we’ll provide some detail as to the definition of off-road recovery, and the various scenarios in which it can prove useful.
Definition of Off Road Recovery
Off road recovery helps tow and rescue vehicles from scenarios in which it’s broken down or stuck in a strange area like the side of the road, in the dirt or mud, in the snow, in water, or anywhere else that’s difficult or impossible to drive out of. Towing Chicago proudly provides exemplary off road recovery service to locations throughout the Chicagoland area.
Preparation for Off Roading
Off roading is a popular activity of adventuresome driving in off-road type areas like mountains or forests. However, this can lead to break-downs or stuck vehicles. In order to stay prepared to attempt a minor vehicle recovery operation yourself – or to be prepared for the arrival of a professional vehicle recovery team – we recommend having a road recovery kit including items like: recovery straps, bow shackles, snatch blocks, tool kits, work gloves, a tire jack, a jump starter, a tire repair tool, shovels, and a work light.
When to NOT Attempt Off Road Recovery Yourself
If your vehicle is stuck or broken down off-road, it’s NEVER a good idea to attempt off road vehicle recovery yourself when you’re not certain of the proper procedures, or if the environment feels unsafe. This can worsen the situation and be quite dangerous to not only the vehicle, but your own safety. There’s unique and specific equipment that’s required for proper off road vehicle recovery – without this, vehicles can get even more harshly stuck. The best bet is to wait like professionals like those here at Towing Chicago to arrive at the scene.