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Photo story: step-by-step recovery with the Multi-System™

Following pictures show handling and operation of our Multi-System recovery kit. Ideally we show you the system on a graded green.

Scope of supply: Multi-Strap and Multi-Rope

Both recovery kits with all components: Multi-Strap on the left, Multi-Rope on the right

To the left the Allround-System Multi-Strap which will be shown hereafter, to the right the ultra lightweight Premium-System with our Multi-Rope.

Allround Multi-Strap kit with strap and chain hoist

The allround system has a simpler and not-so-lightweight chain hoist:

Allround kit: strap, chain hoist, shackles and gloves

The Premium system is highly optimized in terms of ultra-lightweight components.

Premium kit: Dyneema rope, lightweight chain hoist, shackles and gloves

A pair of gloves, two shackles and a rugged storage bag are supplied as well and included in the weight balance.

Both kits complete with storage bags

Preparing the anchor point

As an anchor point we use our Hog-Trailer Gen 2:

Hog-Trailer 2 as anchor point, rear view

Unlock and fix recovery supports...

Folding down the support leg on the Hog-TrailerLocking the support leg

extend...

Extending the support legExtending the support leg furtherPressing the claw plate of the support leg into the ground

...and firmly anchor into the ground. Each support can provide 0.5 tons.

Support leg firmly anchored in the ground

Same on the other side...

Folding down the second support legExtending the second support legSecond support leg anchored in the ground

...done. Manual brake and wheel chocks are also in use.

Hog-Trailer secured with both support legs

Attaching the vehicle and preparing the strap

Now for the vehicle to be recovered:

Toyota Land Cruiser as the vehicle to be recovered

Connect the supplied shackle to a rugged anchor point at the vehicle and to the Multi Strap:

Fitting the shackle to the vehicle's recovery point

Always free the bolt a quarter turn to have it movable even after heavy load.

Attaching the strap to the shackle

Important: curved part of the shackle is for the recovery point,

Shackle with its curved side on the recovery point

the straight bolt for the strap!

Straight shackle pin through the strap loop

Since we are only demonstrating, the length we show is much shorter than what the strap can handle:

Strap laid out between vehicle and trailerStrap between vehicle and trailer, view from the trailerRecovery line across the meadow, overviewStrap laid out in front of the vehicle, tarp with accessories in the foregroundView towards the trailer with the strap laid out

The strap provides a series of ring to attach your vehicle, the anchor point or the chain hoist to:

Strap with steel rings for attaching, vehicle in the backgroundStrap attached to the vehicle, remainder on the meadowStrap prepared to the required length

Prepare the required length and put the rest aside:

Unused section of strap placed to the sideStrap running from the vehicle to the trailer

Connecting and tensioning the chain hoist

Connect the chain hoist, here at the recovery points of our Hog-2:

Attaching the chain hoist to the Hog-2 recovery pointChain hoist attached to the trailer

Done!

Chain hoist securely attached to the trailerChain hoist securely attached to the trailer

If not prepared before set the chain hoist to FREEWHEEL. In case the integrated brake still locks the hoist, free the brake by turning the knob or moving the lever after setting to LOWERING (SENKEN):

Setting the chain hoist to freewheel

Now the chain can be extracted manually:

Pulling out the chain by handPulling the chain further out towards the strap

Extract the complete length of the chain and connect to the next-in-reach ring of the Multi-Strap:

Chain fully extended to the strapHooking the chain onto the next strap ring

Attention! The hook must not squeeze any part of the strap. Slide the unused portion away sideways.

Hook in the strap's steel ring without pinching the strapUnused section of strap running off to the side

Now the chain can be manually pulled tight in FREEWHEEL.

Pre-tensioning the chain in freewheel

The loose end has a grip therefore:

Pulling the chain tight using the grip on the loose endSetting the chain hoist to LIFT

Now set the chain hoist to LIFT (HEBEN) so lock and secure chain and vehicle:

Taking up the remaining slack with the knob

Now the remaining slack can be pulled using the manual knob:

Chain hoist under load, detail

System under tension!

System under tension: trailer, chain and strapTensioned strap up to the vehicle

Recovering the vehicle

To prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards the car has to be secured. In this example we used two wooden logs.

Log placed as a wheel chock at the rear wheel

Now, put the system under load...

Operating the chain hoist and building up pulling force

load applied,

Strap under pulling force

...and have the chain run out of the hoist downwards. This will keep the chain out of your way. Both hooks can be turned to adjust the system as required.

Slack chain running downwards out of the hoist

The vehicle is moving.

Wheel moving uphill on the slope

40cm have been made already.

Wheel has moved away from the logVehicle 40 cm further on, log left behind

Recovery is done by hand at a controlled pace.

Continuing to pull on the chain hoist by hand

The first length of pull is finished!

First pulling length completed, vehicle noticeably further up

Resetting the chain hoist for the next pull

Finally the chain hoist hast moved the maximum length of pull - 2.5meters are possible. The hook has been pulled towards the hoist to the max.

Chain hoist at the end of its maximum stroke

Now secure the vehicle at its new position again any movement, again. Handbrake and putting in a low gear will help as well.

Securing the vehicle in its new position with a log

Both sides are more safe...

Rear wheel secured on both sides

The chain hoist remains on LIFT (HEBEN) to still secure the vehicle.

Chain hoist still set to LIFTSelector lever of the chain hoist, detail

Now switch to LOWER (SENKEN):

Switching the chain hoist to LOWER

Now you can start to release tension slowly and to open the brake inside the chain hoist.

Releasing load and opening the brake in the chain hoist

As soon as tension lowers you may use the knob as well:

Turning the handwheel once the load easesStrap and chain relieved of load

The Multi Strap hast released its tension now. Double-check vehicle position again!

Relieved strap up to the vehicle

When completely relieved and the vehicle being secured you can disconnect the hook from the Multi-Strap.

Unhooking the chain from the strap ring

Now place the chain hoist to FREEWHEEL.

Unhooked chain next to the strapSetting the chain hoist back to freewheel

...and pull out the chain again:

Pulling the chain back out by the hookExtending the chain to the next strap link

Attach the hook to the next-in-line steel ring of the Multi-Strap,

Hooking the chain onto the next strap link

remove any slack in the line...

Pulling the chain tight for the next pull

...and start the next recovery cycle:

PLX chain hoist rated at 3000 kg, detailNext recovery step at the chain hoist

Stowing the strap

After successful recovery the Multi Strap can easily be put together for stowage using the loops and rings:

Gathering the strap by its loop and rings after the recovery

The long end will be collected in big loops,

Gathering the long end of the strap in large loops

winded around the upper third of the bundle and...

Wrapping the strap end tightly around the upper third of the bundle

being towed through all of the loops and rings:

Pulling the strap end through all loops

Finished, nice job!

Neatly stowed strap

Finally: recovery with the Hog-Trailer winch

Finally, an alternative: the Hog-Trailer Gen 2 can also recover using its own winch:

Uncouple the Winch, extract the Dyneema rope,

Pulling the synthetic winch rope out of the Hog-Trailer winch

attach to the winch bumper,

Winch rope attached to the vehicle's winch bumper

and control the recovery from a safe distance with the safety radio remote control.

Winch recovery operated from a distance with the radio remote control

In practice, the trailer must first be positioned and secured above the vehicle.

This page doesn't replace the manuals supplied with the recovery system!

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