nickbrown45 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 My friend has managed to slip into a ditch, the only thing that is stopping him going in completely is the tree that the front wing is resting against. Does anyone have any ideas how he can about getting it out? Apologies if there is not enough details in photos, i am very short in time today, any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Where are you? what equipment/vehicles do you have access to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Looks to cold in all that snow,we've been sat out in the slightly warm sunshine,you could do with telling us were you are, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I suppose if we know where he was any one of us can get him out BUT unless I knew him I would be concerned about any litigation for any additional damage that might occur. It reminds me of the first time I went out in a Land Rover. I got stuck in a ditch, on my own and with no equipment, and had to walk 3 miles to find a friendly farm worker. He gave me a lift back in his van and got me out with a 500kg ratchet winch and a tow rope around a nearby tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Well AU is a Norwich plate, not that that's actually much help..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Has he actually tried to drive it out backwards? as it doesn't look awfully stuck in the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 My guess is that the two nearside wheels are off the ground and it is sitting on its axles. I think, given the limited information, I would put a wide strop through the open door windows and over the roof with some padding to protect the roof. I would then gently hand winch the strop from a suitable tree behind the vehicle on the other side of the lane to just take some of the weight off the nearside axles before towing out backwards adjusting the pull on the winch as required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickbrown45 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Sry for lack of info, we are getting two hand winches tomorrow and plan to use two ratchet hand winches to drag it out attached to trees on the other side of the lane. I have a defender and tow rope to help him, he cant drive it out because if he moves the front from resting against the tree he will go further into the ditch and probably on its side. I think that the photos dont quite explain the correct depth of the ditch. does this sound faesible, its in Hertfordshire, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 maybe a local member on here to you could offer some assistance? too far from me or I'd give you a hand happily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 How did you manage to get it in the ditch,the track looks quite wide and solid or did it sneak up on you and lure you in Watch out for pikeys,they're rife in that area and they'll get it out for you when you have gone home, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 If it were me I'd use the Defender from behind for towing very slowly. Then I'd use the two hand winches in the manner I described above to spread the load over as much of the roof as possible to reduce any risk of damage. All I'd want to do with the winches is to reduce the load on the near side wheels NOT to lift them. If I try to lift them I can risk distorting the roof. If I found there was to much load on the roof to risk winching it there then I'd set winches as low as possible and attach to the chassis just in front of the front wheel and just in front of the rear wheel to stop it slipping down the ditch. I'd anchor the winches level, ie directly across or slightly ahead, with the vehicle so that the load doesn't slacken as I tow out. I'd adjust the winches as I tow and tow slowly to reduce any jerk or snatch load on the winches. Good luck with whatever you attempt but make your own decision as to what is safe and ignore what I say I would do as I'm not there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickbrown45 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 thanks night train we are going to follow that, got the two winches so we are going down now, thanks for everyones help. fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mortus Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 the use of waffles and a good tow would work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Don't forget, we have a video forum too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakko Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I'm about 15 minutes away - no winch or gear (Or idea how to recover that stuck Nissan) - but i've got a 90 and a rope if you think it would any help. Also have a mate willing to come out from Stevenage with another 90 and winch if you need some muscle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treebloke Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 A local lad put his transit down an embankment yesterday, it was wedged against a tin shed and concrete garage. The Unimog just about lifted it up and out As you can see from the sign writing he does body work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 That is proper stuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I would put a cable on the chassis rail, drivers side and just drag it sideways back onto the track. If you drag it forwards or backwards you are in danger of causing further damage to the wing that's against the tree. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooner Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I'm about 15 minutes away - no winch or gear (Or idea how to recover that stuck Nissan) - but i've got a 90 and a rope if you think it would any help. Also have a mate willing to come out from Stevenage with another 90 and winch if you need some muscle. ..and I'm in Datchworth (good to find someone local to me Yakko ) if I can be of help tomorrow. I've some straps etc. What lane was is it on? cheers Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakko Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 ..and I'm in Datchworth (good to find someone local to me Yakko ) if I can be of help tomorrow. I've some straps etc. What lane was is it on? Hi! I often drive through Datchworth on my way into Welwyn - you're literally 5 mins away! Also around all day tomorrow if you need a hand getting that Nissan out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I can also help if ness. Have winch and recovery gear. Have pmed my mobile to you. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 After all the excitement... Did you get it out ??? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickbrown45 Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 recovered the stuck nissan mainly relying on the two ratchet winches, thanks for everybodys help, grealy appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxdog Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 My friend has managed to slip into a ditch, the only thing that is stopping him going in completely is the tree that the front wing is resting against. Does anyone have any ideas how he can about getting it out?Apologies if there is not enough details in photos, i am very short in time today, any help would be greatly appreciated. thats not that precarious have a look at Betsy 4 weeks ago, when i opened the back door to get the ropes etc the wheels started to leave the floor needless to say I shut the thing rather quickly Glad all ended well for ya mate - keep on laning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I once had a very similar experience to that of the Disco pictured above - not in mid-Wales was it? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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