Re: rollover accident
 

> It is common that a Jeep can not recover another Jeep, it
> can take 2 Jeeps to recover 1.

That depends on the rig and the location. I can chain my Jeepster to a tree
and winch a much heavier load than the weight of my rig.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: rollover accident
 

Some of the local guys know the kid that rolled over. It happened when he
was trying to go up a big gravel hill in two wheel drive. When he almost
got to the top he started to spin his tires and started to roll back, the
front end was trying to pass the back end and the Jeep went sideways and
rolled the jack was on the top of his roll cage above the driver and
passenger seats so he was able to get to it. Also apparently he was wearing
a lap belt and when he felt it going over put his leg outside in a futile
effort to save it from tipping. One report said that within a few minutes
of getting himself out from under the Jeep a motor cycle came by and helped
him get to help.



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Re: rollover accident
 

Some of the local guys know the kid that rolled over. It happened when he
was trying to go up a big gravel hill in two wheel drive. When he almost
got to the top he started to spin his tires and started to roll back, the
front end was trying to pass the back end and the Jeep went sideways and
rolled the jack was on the top of his roll cage above the driver and
passenger seats so he was able to get to it. Also apparently he was wearing
a lap belt and when he felt it going over put his leg outside in a futile
effort to save it from tipping. One report said that within a few minutes
of getting himself out from under the Jeep a motor cycle came by and helped
him get to help.



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> http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/10/0....ap/index.html

Re: rollover accident
 

Some of the local guys know the kid that rolled over. It happened when he
was trying to go up a big gravel hill in two wheel drive. When he almost
got to the top he started to spin his tires and started to roll back, the
front end was trying to pass the back end and the Jeep went sideways and
rolled the jack was on the top of his roll cage above the driver and
passenger seats so he was able to get to it. Also apparently he was wearing
a lap belt and when he felt it going over put his leg outside in a futile
effort to save it from tipping. One report said that within a few minutes
of getting himself out from under the Jeep a motor cycle came by and helped
him get to help.



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> http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/10/0....ap/index.html

Re: rollover accident
 

I'm right with you. As I read that article, my first thought as well
was, how did his FOOT get stuck THERE? Idiot should have worn a
seatbelt!

Even with doors off and a foot outside, I don't know if I'd be
flexible enough to get my foot up by the top rollbar and windshield
frame area! ;-)


jbjeep <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message news:<l2vbov4129r98eogcmd0clrbmgpmtdu75c@4ax.com>. ..
> I think that there is another lesson you are missing: WEAR A SEATBELT.
>
> "when his Jeep rolled, pinning his left leg under a corner of the windshield and part
> of a roll bar"
>
> Correct me if I am wrong, but I dont see how he could have gotten his leg under the
> windsheild and roll bar with a seatbelt on. That is unless he was driving (as some
> do) with one leg outside.
>
>
> On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 12:57:02 -0700, "Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >>The lesson here is NEVER GO WHEELING ALONE.
> >>
> >>My advise is to try and get at least two other Jeeps to go with you because
> >>1 Jeep might not have been able to right the overturned vehicle using a
> >>winch or a strap. It is common that a Jeep can not recover another Jeep, it
> >>can take 2 Jeeps to recover 1.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
> >>news:b102b6e4.0310091134.28ea5ee5@posting.google .com...
> >>> http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/10/0....ap/index.html

Re: rollover accident
 

I'm right with you. As I read that article, my first thought as well
was, how did his FOOT get stuck THERE? Idiot should have worn a
seatbelt!

Even with doors off and a foot outside, I don't know if I'd be
flexible enough to get my foot up by the top rollbar and windshield
frame area! ;-)


jbjeep <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message news:<l2vbov4129r98eogcmd0clrbmgpmtdu75c@4ax.com>. ..
> I think that there is another lesson you are missing: WEAR A SEATBELT.
>
> "when his Jeep rolled, pinning his left leg under a corner of the windshield and part
> of a roll bar"
>
> Correct me if I am wrong, but I dont see how he could have gotten his leg under the
> windsheild and roll bar with a seatbelt on. That is unless he was driving (as some
> do) with one leg outside.
>
>
> On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 12:57:02 -0700, "Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >>The lesson here is NEVER GO WHEELING ALONE.
> >>
> >>My advise is to try and get at least two other Jeeps to go with you because
> >>1 Jeep might not have been able to right the overturned vehicle using a
> >>winch or a strap. It is common that a Jeep can not recover another Jeep, it
> >>can take 2 Jeeps to recover 1.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
> >>news:b102b6e4.0310091134.28ea5ee5@posting.google .com...
> >>> http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/10/0....ap/index.html

Re: rollover accident
 

I'm right with you. As I read that article, my first thought as well
was, how did his FOOT get stuck THERE? Idiot should have worn a
seatbelt!

Even with doors off and a foot outside, I don't know if I'd be
flexible enough to get my foot up by the top rollbar and windshield
frame area! ;-)


jbjeep <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message news:<l2vbov4129r98eogcmd0clrbmgpmtdu75c@4ax.com>. ..
> I think that there is another lesson you are missing: WEAR A SEATBELT.
>
> "when his Jeep rolled, pinning his left leg under a corner of the windshield and part
> of a roll bar"
>
> Correct me if I am wrong, but I dont see how he could have gotten his leg under the
> windsheild and roll bar with a seatbelt on. That is unless he was driving (as some
> do) with one leg outside.
>
>
> On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 12:57:02 -0700, "Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >>The lesson here is NEVER GO WHEELING ALONE.
> >>
> >>My advise is to try and get at least two other Jeeps to go with you because
> >>1 Jeep might not have been able to right the overturned vehicle using a
> >>winch or a strap. It is common that a Jeep can not recover another Jeep, it
> >>can take 2 Jeeps to recover 1.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
> >>news:b102b6e4.0310091134.28ea5ee5@posting.google .com...
> >>> http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/10/0....ap/index.html

Re: rollover accident
 

I have seen those foot pegs advertised which bolt on the outside body
of the jeep and allow you to drive with one foot on the outside of the
vehicle... I have always thought those were the dumbest possible mods
to make.

"Gee, I have an open vehicle which is lifted and prone to rollover....
I wonder if there's any way I can modify it so that my easily damaged
human tissues are even less protected?"

Re: rollover accident
 

I have seen those foot pegs advertised which bolt on the outside body
of the jeep and allow you to drive with one foot on the outside of the
vehicle... I have always thought those were the dumbest possible mods
to make.

"Gee, I have an open vehicle which is lifted and prone to rollover....
I wonder if there's any way I can modify it so that my easily damaged
human tissues are even less protected?"

Re: rollover accident
 

I have seen those foot pegs advertised which bolt on the outside body
of the jeep and allow you to drive with one foot on the outside of the
vehicle... I have always thought those were the dumbest possible mods
to make.

"Gee, I have an open vehicle which is lifted and prone to rollover....
I wonder if there's any way I can modify it so that my easily damaged
human tissues are even less protected?"