To winch your vehicle, make sure of the following:
- The intended anchor point is secure. The anchor point must be strong enough to hold the weight of your vehicle when winching.
- The intended anchor point allows you to pull your vehicle straight ahead.
- The intended anchor point is as far away as possible, within the
100 ft (30 m) rope length. This allows the greatest pulling power for the winch.
- The winch rope is in good condition and free of visible cuts, tear or damage.
- Use a damper device such as a tarp, heavy blanket or piece of carpet, and place it over the winch rope to help absorb the energy in the event the winch rope breaks.
- Bystanders are to the sides of the vehicle, at a distance of at least twice the length of the winch rope.