Car Bogged - Advice?

airal3rt on 09/09/2017 - 02:19

So being a genius I got my car bogged in some mud and don't have any friends with a 4WD to help.

The car will need to be dragged out from the front, so it's not like there is a tow bar or anything to latch on to.. even if I could find someone with a 4WD to help me what would they hook up to, the front axle or something?

I'm not an RACV member, how much do you think they would charge a non-member for a tow out of the mud?

Any other ideas what I could do? I'm sure people handier than I with cars are laughing at me for being a dumbass, but I'm really clueless with this situation and would appreciate any input on how to get my car out cheaply..

Automotive

Comments

  • shadowarrior on 09/09/2017 - 03:02
    +2

    What car is it? Every car should have a recovery point. You could use a wooden plank for recovery by yourself. Make sure the plank clears all parts of the car when it moves. Failing that, you will need someone with a 4WD and snatch straps to get you out. Don't hook it up to your front axle…

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7g81tDGKh4

    • airal3rt on 09/09/2017 - 03:37

      2003 BA Falcon

      Reckon that fence post thing is reliable? Problem is if I slide back any further I'll bottom out completely, it's on a slight incline with a 20cm dropoff right behind one of the rear tires.. I've got a couple of bricks behind the tyre to try and stop it from slipping back overnight if the mud gives out

    • Robbo14 on 09/09/2017 - 11:05
      +2

      MOST CARS DO NOT HAVE RATED RECOVERY POINTS. These hooks you are thinking of are used as tie down or tow points to transport the vehicles. If a snatch recovery is attempted you could have a bow shackle flying into the screen of the recovery vehicle.

      OP please do you research and seek professional advice when it comes to recovery if you are not competent, have seen too many accidents.

      • TheBilly on 09/09/2017 - 12:48

        Correct, but OP is not stuck in a bog hole up to the sills with a 6 inch lift and 35 inch mud tyres. For a small recovery like this and something that requires such a small amount of inertia, it will not have a huge impact. I have been recovered using factory tie downs twice with no issues, and it was with another 4x4 at full pelt. Would I do it again, No, as I now have rated points. But for the time and emergency, it was necessary and was a one off.

  • airal3rt on 09/09/2017 - 04:16
    +5

    Alternatively, if anyone in South-East Melbourne suburbs has the spirit to help a fellow OzBargainer out I could probably swing a few bucks your way in return…

    • Ace Ventura on 09/09/2017 - 14:28
      +3

      Find the facebook page for south east 4x4, put up a post explaining your situation, offer a 6 pack and I am sure someone will assist. Us four wheel drivers are a friendly bunch. A experienced four wheeler will know the safest way to drag it forward without damaging anything.

  • Gotchas on 09/09/2017 - 05:41
    +4

    Airtasker

  • Mumbles on 09/09/2017 - 06:22
    +5

    Apologies, I'm not much help. As you've never experienced trying to get unstuck from mud before then HIGHLY recommend telephoning RACV and enquire about the cost of membership + instant sign up fee to get a tow truck to pull you out. Its a very sweaty and messy process to get a 2WD out on your own.

    Only if you're car was really close to getting itself out of the muddy hole would I consider trying the DIY approached to getting it out yourself:
    https://racqliving.com.au/motoring/what-to-do-when-your-car-…

    A tow truck can save you making a muddy mess of your clothes + shoveling + throwing away car mat/blankets, messing with tyre pressures, emptying/adding car contents, people pushing/bouncing the car, … etc.

    Additionally a RACV tow truck could save you adding more damage to your car. eg. a snapped fence paling could puncture your plastic wheel wells, getting bald tyres, scratch/crack your bumper bars.

    The cheapest solution is to ask a neighbour with a 4WD + tow strap. Look inside your Ford Falcon Owners manual to find the recovery/towing points.

  • chumlee on 09/09/2017 - 06:45
    +19

    BA Falcon?

    I would just leave it in the mud

    • brokeunistudent on 09/09/2017 - 21:43
      +1

      Injustice for the mud. What'd it ever do to you?

  • [Deactivated] on 09/09/2017 - 07:03
    +3

    Area should dry out over next 4 weeks. Come back then and just drive her out. Any other problems I can help you with?

  • Qroozn on 09/09/2017 - 07:06
    +1

    NOT bikies

    • Diji1 on 09/09/2017 - 11:14
      +2

      Not even big burly ones to push the car?

      You've hurt some feelings today sir.

  • Nugs on 09/09/2017 - 08:14
    +1

    photos?

    contact channel 7 and get on Towies?

  • doctordv8 on 09/09/2017 - 08:44
    +2

    Recovery tows can cost anywhere from under a $100 to $275 approx on average, pending the variables for what you describe.
    All vehicles have 'Tie Down' points front and rear for truck transporting etc, and are the most common point used for recovery as well. They sorta stand out and not hard to miss while you are down there - a roundish hole/lug as part of the chassis. They can be used for towing, but technically, like anything that is used for the incorrect purpose, you break it….you own it.

    Hooking up to any part of the drive train or suspension/steering componentry will potentially cause much damage…… so don't.

    Anybody also that has a decent tow vehicle and or the recovery gear to help, will almost certainly have the smarts and the big grin to get you out safely.

    When all is done and it is out, offer to wash their vehicle if needed, and come knocking with your feet. You will need both arms to carry the slabs in lieu.

    Join RACV, get some friends, or sell the car, lol.

  • TheBilly on 09/09/2017 - 09:36
    +5

    Get a shovel, dig out the front of the rear tyres, fill it with solid wood/sticks in there so your rear tyres have something to latch onto that wont slip, then reduce your tyres pressure in the rear by half so they bag out and create a bigger footprint round 20psi. Then let it ease onto the wood and latch in, once you feel a bit of traction, give it the berries. Also most coates hire and similar companies offer short term hire of a tirfor hand winch, could give em a buz and try your luck, that will definitelt get it out, you just connect into your vehicles tie down point and watch youtube how to use it.

  • Slippery Fish on 09/09/2017 - 11:19
    +2

    Sign up to racv, you can do it on the phone at the same time as ringing for assistance.

  • Randxyz123 on 09/09/2017 - 14:12

    How did you get stuck? Are you with any friends that could give you a push?

    even if I could find someone with a 4WD to help me what would they hook up to, the front axle or something?

    NO NO NO NO!!!

    As others have said all cars have a tie down point so that's your best bet.

    Just call the RACV. I'm not sure if you can actually join and get a tow truck call out.

    It's not going to be cheap.

  • trustnoone on 09/09/2017 - 15:46

    Is there any tow truck companies around that will be happy to get you out? Not sure about where you live, but I used to live in a regional area and many of them had facebook pages for people who would volunteer to help people whose been bogged.

  • TheBilly on 09/09/2017 - 17:41

    https://youtu.be/QFDGGht3CQU

  • enzioFirenze on 09/09/2017 - 18:39

    if you have maxtrax/other recovery tracks, they can be your friend too, dig a bit and plant the recovery tracks and give it a go, you car just might get itself out.

  • Euphemistic on 09/09/2017 - 19:33
    +2

    Firstly: Ha Ha!!

    There are different types of bogged, just a little bit slippery to get traction and wheels sunk to the axles. If it has sunk, you need to dig first, if it is just slipping you just need traction.

    1. Remove obstructions. dig and make a ramp out of the hole on all wheels as necessary.
    2. Drop tyre pressures.
    3. Provide some form of traction under the wheels, branches, boards, max tracks etc.
    4. Drive out gently, but once moving don't stop unless the mud stops you. Spinning tyres in the mud just makes it worse.
    5. Get some assistance, either pushing (people) or pulling (towing)

    Use the tie down point to TOW it out, not for snatching. Tow it out gently and you'll be fine.

  • serpserpserp on 09/09/2017 - 22:11

    Panic.

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