S.O.S Jeep Gladiator Recovery With Mike Glover & Team Fieldcraft

Published on April 3, 2020
Duration: 11:49

This guide details a professional off-road recovery technique demonstrated by Mike Glover and Team Fieldcraft Survival. It covers strategic planning, the use of kinetic ropes for effective extraction from water and difficult terrain, and essential post-recovery damage assessment. The expertise of Mike Glover, a former Green Beret, ensures a high level of instruction for challenging vehicle recovery scenarios.

Quick Summary

Mike Glover demonstrates expert off-road recovery techniques for a Jeep Gladiator submerged in a river. The process involves strategic planning, utilizing a kinetic recovery rope for effective extraction, and thorough post-recovery damage assessment, highlighting the importance of self-sufficiency when insurance won't cover extreme recoveries.

Chapters

  1. 00:26Introduction and Situation Assessment
  2. 01:44Recovery Strategy Planning
  3. 02:20Initial Recovery Attempts
  4. 03:45Kinetic Recovery Execution
  5. 07:14Damage Assessment
  6. 11:04Loading and Maxtrax Utility

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary advantage of using a kinetic recovery rope?

Kinetic recovery ropes stretch under load, storing energy that is then released to provide a powerful, yet less jarring, pull to extract a stuck vehicle, making them more effective than static lines for severe extractions.

What are some key considerations when recovering a vehicle from a river?

Key considerations include assessing potential water and sand intrusion into the engine and interior, planning the safest extraction path, and using appropriate recovery gear like kinetic ropes and traction aids.

Can insurance cover off-road vehicle recovery from difficult locations?

Generally, most insurance companies will not cover vehicle recovery from remote or extreme locations like deep water or impassable terrain, emphasizing the need for self-recovery skills and equipment.

How can Maxtrax recovery boards be used in a vehicle extraction?

Maxtrax recovery boards can provide essential traction on slippery surfaces, act as bridging over obstacles, or be used as makeshift ramps for loading a disabled vehicle onto a trailer, demonstrating their versatility.

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