Name: Wild Dog 4x4 Basic Recovery Kit
Brand: Wild Dog 4x4
SKU: WDRK000003
Price: 2347.83 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Wild Dog 4x4 Basic Recovery Kit

Product Details

Wild Dog 4x4 Basic Recovery Kit

The Wild Dog 4x4 Basic Recovery Kit combines the essential equipment needed for vehicle recovery in one convenient, easy-to-store package.

Ideal for 4x4 adventures, overlanding and off-road travel, the kit includes a winch extension strap, kinetic recovery strap, two soft shackles, leather gloves and a practical recovery bag.

What’s Included

1 × 10 m Winch Extension Strap
7,000 kg breaking load | 1,750 kg safe working load
1 × 9 m Kinetic Recovery Strap
8,000 kg minimum breaking strength | 2,000 kg safe working load
2 × 8 Ton Soft Shackles
2,000 kg safe working load
1 × Recovery Bag
1 × Pair of No. 12 Goatskin Leather Gloves

Kinetic Recovery Strap

The kinetic recovery strap converts the kinetic energy generated by the recovery vehicle into elastic potential energy. This stored energy is then transferred to the stuck vehicle, assisting with an effective and controlled recovery without requiring a winch.

Kinetic Strap Features

Provides a smoother, more even pull during recoveries
Stretches by up to 25%
Helps reduce sudden shock loads on vehicle components compared with static recovery straps
Professionally manufactured in South Africa
8,000 kg minimum breaking strength
2,000 kg safe working load
9 m length

Kinetic Recovery Performance

During a vehicle recovery, the kinetic strap stretches and absorbs energy generated by the recovery vehicle. This energy is then transferred to the stuck vehicle, resulting in an effective and efficient recovery.

Shock-Absorbing Performance

Under maximum load, the kinetic recovery strap can stretch by up to 25%. This elasticity helps reduce the harsh jerking action commonly experienced during vehicle recoveries, limiting stress on both the vehicles and their occupants.

Important Warning

Kinetic recovery straps can cause serious injury, death or property damage if used incorrectly. The forces created through momentum and strap stretch can exceed the breaking limits of recovery points, connectors or the strap itself.

The elasticity of a kinetic strap can create a dangerous slingshot effect if any component fails. Always use correctly rated recovery equipment and follow safe recovery procedures. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for injury or damage caused by incorrect use, unsuitable recovery points or damaged equipment.

Basic Principles for Using a Kinetic Strap

Avoid placing yourself or your vehicle at unnecessary risk.
The recovery vehicle should be of a similar weight to the stuck vehicle.
Only use manufacturer-approved, rated recovery points that are connected directly to the vehicle’s chassis.
Only use correctly sized and rated connectors, such as suitable soft shackles.
Never use a kinetic strap with a winch or as a winch-cable extension.
Never tie knots in a kinetic recovery strap.
Never use a damaged kinetic recovery strap.
Add 25% of the strap’s length in the direction of pull and mark this point on the ground. The recovery vehicle must not exceed this distance during the pull.
Keep all bystanders at least twice the strap’s length away from the recovery area.
Never allow anyone to stand within the path of the recovery.
Keep the strap clean and free from sand, dirt and grit.

Winch Extension Strap

The included 10 m winch extension strap provides additional length when a suitable winching anchor point is beyond the reach of the vehicle’s winch rope or cable.

The winch extension strap is designed only to extend the reach of a winch line. It must not be used as a kinetic recovery strap, lifting sling or conventional towing strap.

Care and Maintenance

Wild Dog 4x4 recovery equipment is manufactured from premium-quality materials. However, the demanding nature of vehicle recovery can expose the equipment to severe wear, abrasion and accidental damage.

Inspect every component carefully before each use. Check for:

Cuts or nicks
Tears or fraying
Abrasion
Burns or melted areas
Partially unwound sections
Missing or illegible warning labels

Do not use any component that is damaged, cut, frayed, burned, melted, abraded, partially unwound or missing a clearly legible warning label.

After use, wash off any mud, sand or dirt, rinse the equipment with clean, fresh water and allow it to air-dry as soon as possible. Do not dry recovery equipment in direct sunlight.

Once completely dry, store all components inside the supplied recovery bag to protect them from weather and environmental damage.

Safety Recommendations

The recommended minimum breaking strength of the recovery strap should be four times the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of the vehicle with which it is used.

The recovery equipment must be appropriately rated for the lighter of the two vehicles involved in the recovery process. Always follow the manufacturer’s stated ratings and operating instructions.

Safety Instructions

Use only certified, correctly rated recovery equipment during a vehicle recovery.

Anyone intending to use recovery equipment should consider completing a nationally recognised four-wheel-drive training course or contacting a recognised four-wheel-drive club for comprehensive guidance.
Recovery straps must not be used for lifting or conventional towing.
Inspect all recovery equipment before use and confirm that it is undamaged and in safe working condition.
The strength and stretch characteristics of recovery equipment may be reduced when saturated with water.
Always place a suitable recovery damper, heavy bag or recovery blanket over the strap to help reduce recoil if a component fails.
Before attempting a recovery, all passengers must:
- Exit the vehicles.
- Move as far away from the recovery area as safely possible.
- Never stand in the path of either vehicle or the recovery equipment.
Confirm that all recovery points, shackles and straps are correctly rated and securely attached before beginning the recovery.
Communicate the recovery plan clearly to everyone involved before either vehicle moves.