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Use of planks
Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ safely? |
Re: Use of planks
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > a YJ safely? > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the like. Earle |
Re: Use of planks
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > a YJ safely? > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the like. Earle |
Re: Use of planks
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > a YJ safely? > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the like. Earle |
Re: Use of planks
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > a YJ safely? > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the like. Earle |
Re: Use of planks
On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote:
> "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > > a YJ safely? > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. > > Earle Earle, Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap. |
Re: Use of planks
On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote:
> "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > > a YJ safely? > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. > > Earle Earle, Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap. |
Re: Use of planks
On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote:
> "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > > a YJ safely? > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. > > Earle Earle, Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap. |
Re: Use of planks
On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote:
> "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > > a YJ safely? > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. > > Earle Earle, Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap. |
Re: Use of planks
The size and weight of the lumber is proportional to the expanse you want to
traverse. "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? > |
Re: Use of planks
The size and weight of the lumber is proportional to the expanse you want to
traverse. "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? > |
Re: Use of planks
The size and weight of the lumber is proportional to the expanse you want to
traverse. "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? > |
Re: Use of planks
The size and weight of the lumber is proportional to the expanse you want to
traverse. "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? > |
Re: Use of planks
The danger is proportional as well.
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? > |
Re: Use of planks
The danger is proportional as well.
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? > |
Re: Use of planks
The danger is proportional as well.
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? > |
Re: Use of planks
The danger is proportional as well.
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? > |
Re: Use of planks
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178899240.852494.127900@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com... On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote: > "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > > a YJ safely? > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or > a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. > > Earle Earle, Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap. There is no set answer to your quiry. I'm certain that almost everybody here has had to find a log or board to put under a tire, but I'm also pretty sure that the goal was only to get the respective tire out of a hole. If you wanted to carry enough lumber to get you through everything, you'd need modifications to your Jeep. You may as well install a lift kit and search the local area for remedies when you get stuck. Better than hauling around an assortment of boards, install a winch that can pull you off of or out of obsticles as you come across them or fall into them. |
Re: Use of planks
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178899240.852494.127900@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com... On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote: > "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > > a YJ safely? > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or > a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. > > Earle Earle, Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap. There is no set answer to your quiry. I'm certain that almost everybody here has had to find a log or board to put under a tire, but I'm also pretty sure that the goal was only to get the respective tire out of a hole. If you wanted to carry enough lumber to get you through everything, you'd need modifications to your Jeep. You may as well install a lift kit and search the local area for remedies when you get stuck. Better than hauling around an assortment of boards, install a winch that can pull you off of or out of obsticles as you come across them or fall into them. |
Re: Use of planks
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178899240.852494.127900@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com... On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote: > "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > > a YJ safely? > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or > a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. > > Earle Earle, Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap. There is no set answer to your quiry. I'm certain that almost everybody here has had to find a log or board to put under a tire, but I'm also pretty sure that the goal was only to get the respective tire out of a hole. If you wanted to carry enough lumber to get you through everything, you'd need modifications to your Jeep. You may as well install a lift kit and search the local area for remedies when you get stuck. Better than hauling around an assortment of boards, install a winch that can pull you off of or out of obsticles as you come across them or fall into them. |
Re: Use of planks
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1178899240.852494.127900@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com... On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote: > "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > > a YJ safely? > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or > a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. > > Earle Earle, Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap. There is no set answer to your quiry. I'm certain that almost everybody here has had to find a log or board to put under a tire, but I'm also pretty sure that the goal was only to get the respective tire out of a hole. If you wanted to carry enough lumber to get you through everything, you'd need modifications to your Jeep. You may as well install a lift kit and search the local area for remedies when you get stuck. Better than hauling around an assortment of boards, install a winch that can pull you off of or out of obsticles as you come across them or fall into them. |
Re: Use of planks
nrs wrote:
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, and learn the limits of your vehicle. -- DougW |
Re: Use of planks
nrs wrote:
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, and learn the limits of your vehicle. -- DougW |
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nrs wrote:
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, and learn the limits of your vehicle. -- DougW |
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nrs wrote:
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > safely? Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, and learn the limits of your vehicle. -- DougW |
Re: Use of planks
On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> nrs wrote: > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > > safely? > > Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over > the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency > use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when > wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. > > It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, > and learn the limits of your vehicle. > > -- > DougW I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway. Thanks to all who replied. |
Re: Use of planks
On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> nrs wrote: > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > > safely? > > Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over > the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency > use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when > wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. > > It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, > and learn the limits of your vehicle. > > -- > DougW I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway. Thanks to all who replied. |
Re: Use of planks
On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> nrs wrote: > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > > safely? > > Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over > the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency > use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when > wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. > > It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, > and learn the limits of your vehicle. > > -- > DougW I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway. Thanks to all who replied. |
Re: Use of planks
On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> nrs wrote: > > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ > > safely? > > Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over > the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency > use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when > wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. > > It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, > and learn the limits of your vehicle. > > -- > DougW I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway. Thanks to all who replied. |
Re: Use of planks
Earle Horton proclaimed:
> "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > >>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic >>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to >>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major >>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall >>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle >>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support >>a YJ safely? >> > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. Nah, you can use ladder like steel contraptions over SMALL gaps in terrain. I've used not planks but heavier lumber for the same purpose and yes it is stupid, although I've also crossed bridges that weren't much more than a few 4x4's and some 2x6's |
Re: Use of planks
Earle Horton proclaimed:
> "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > >>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic >>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to >>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major >>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall >>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle >>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support >>a YJ safely? >> > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. Nah, you can use ladder like steel contraptions over SMALL gaps in terrain. I've used not planks but heavier lumber for the same purpose and yes it is stupid, although I've also crossed bridges that weren't much more than a few 4x4's and some 2x6's |
Re: Use of planks
Earle Horton proclaimed:
> "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > >>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic >>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to >>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major >>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall >>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle >>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support >>a YJ safely? >> > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. Nah, you can use ladder like steel contraptions over SMALL gaps in terrain. I've used not planks but heavier lumber for the same purpose and yes it is stupid, although I've also crossed bridges that weren't much more than a few 4x4's and some 2x6's |
Re: Use of planks
Earle Horton proclaimed:
> "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > >>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic >>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to >>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major >>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall >>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle >>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support >>a YJ safely? >> > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > like. Nah, you can use ladder like steel contraptions over SMALL gaps in terrain. I've used not planks but heavier lumber for the same purpose and yes it is stupid, although I've also crossed bridges that weren't much more than a few 4x4's and some 2x6's |
Re: Use of planks
nrs proclaimed:
> On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: > >>nrs wrote: >> >>>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic >>>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to >>>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major >>>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall >>>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle >>>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ >>>safely? >> >>Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over >>the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency >>use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when >>wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. >> >>It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, >>and learn the limits of your vehicle. >> >>-- >>DougW > > > I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to > carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway. > Thanks to all who replied. I wouldn't try anything less than a 2x6 and then only for a very narrow gap. A 4x8 would be even better, and once you get into the 6x6 or bigger you are capable of really heavy trucks. Still, there are steel assemblies with two or three I-beams and cross beams like latter rungs only just a couple inches apart that work. As does a hunk of that funny steel grating that is used for heavy bridge load bearing surfaces. |
Re: Use of planks
nrs proclaimed:
> On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: > >>nrs wrote: >> >>>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic >>>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to >>>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major >>>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall >>>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle >>>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ >>>safely? >> >>Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over >>the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency >>use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when >>wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. >> >>It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, >>and learn the limits of your vehicle. >> >>-- >>DougW > > > I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to > carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway. > Thanks to all who replied. I wouldn't try anything less than a 2x6 and then only for a very narrow gap. A 4x8 would be even better, and once you get into the 6x6 or bigger you are capable of really heavy trucks. Still, there are steel assemblies with two or three I-beams and cross beams like latter rungs only just a couple inches apart that work. As does a hunk of that funny steel grating that is used for heavy bridge load bearing surfaces. |
Re: Use of planks
nrs proclaimed:
> On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: > >>nrs wrote: >> >>>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic >>>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to >>>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major >>>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall >>>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle >>>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ >>>safely? >> >>Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over >>the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency >>use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when >>wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. >> >>It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, >>and learn the limits of your vehicle. >> >>-- >>DougW > > > I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to > carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway. > Thanks to all who replied. I wouldn't try anything less than a 2x6 and then only for a very narrow gap. A 4x8 would be even better, and once you get into the 6x6 or bigger you are capable of really heavy trucks. Still, there are steel assemblies with two or three I-beams and cross beams like latter rungs only just a couple inches apart that work. As does a hunk of that funny steel grating that is used for heavy bridge load bearing surfaces. |
Re: Use of planks
nrs proclaimed:
> On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote: > >>nrs wrote: >> >>>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic >>>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to >>>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major >>>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall >>>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle >>>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ >>>safely? >> >>Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over >>the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency >>use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when >>wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly. >> >>It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection, >>and learn the limits of your vehicle. >> >>-- >>DougW > > > I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to > carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway. > Thanks to all who replied. I wouldn't try anything less than a 2x6 and then only for a very narrow gap. A 4x8 would be even better, and once you get into the 6x6 or bigger you are capable of really heavy trucks. Still, there are steel assemblies with two or three I-beams and cross beams like latter rungs only just a couple inches apart that work. As does a hunk of that funny steel grating that is used for heavy bridge load bearing surfaces. |
Re: Use of planks
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:fPWdnZAsVuqmg9jbnZ2dnUVZ_v7inZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Earle Horton proclaimed: > > > "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > >>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > >>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > >>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > >>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > >>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > >>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > >>a YJ safely? > >> > > > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > > like. > > Nah, you can use ladder like steel contraptions over SMALL gaps in > terrain. I've used not planks but heavier lumber for the same purpose > and yes it is stupid, although I've also crossed bridges that weren't > much more than a few 4x4's and some 2x6's > Poor man's winch = Come-A-Long. Saludos, Earle |
Re: Use of planks
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:fPWdnZAsVuqmg9jbnZ2dnUVZ_v7inZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Earle Horton proclaimed: > > > "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > >>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > >>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > >>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > >>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > >>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > >>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > >>a YJ safely? > >> > > > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > > like. > > Nah, you can use ladder like steel contraptions over SMALL gaps in > terrain. I've used not planks but heavier lumber for the same purpose > and yes it is stupid, although I've also crossed bridges that weren't > much more than a few 4x4's and some 2x6's > Poor man's winch = Come-A-Long. Saludos, Earle |
Re: Use of planks
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:fPWdnZAsVuqmg9jbnZ2dnUVZ_v7inZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Earle Horton proclaimed: > > > "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com... > > > >>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic > >>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to > >>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major > >>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall > >>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle > >>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support > >>a YJ safely? > >> > > > > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or a > > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go > > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the > > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you > > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the > > like. > > Nah, you can use ladder like steel contraptions over SMALL gaps in > terrain. I've used not planks but heavier lumber for the same purpose > and yes it is stupid, although I've also crossed bridges that weren't > much more than a few 4x4's and some 2x6's > Poor man's winch = Come-A-Long. Saludos, Earle |
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