Re: Use of planks
 

"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote:
> "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
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>
> > 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

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

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