Tow Stick by Annihilator-6

Photography • Transportation • posted on May 27, 2009

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Description

Here's how you get out of the mud in West Africa: 1) Use a machete to cut down a tree and shape the trunk into a tow-bar with "V" shaped notches to fit around the axels of the towed vehicle. 2) Wait for the next truck to drive by. 3) Hire the truck and operators to help pull you out. 4) Use your belts to tie the "tow-stick" to the axel of the towed vehicle and the underbody of the towing vehicle. 5) Have the truck pull you out. 6) Thank everyone for their help and be on your way!

Comments (7)

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Rainastorm

7:43AM | Wed, 27 May 2009

Great picture...we used to have tons of fun four wheeling...but never thought if this tree idea. lol Great one I'd say...lol

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drace68

8:48AM | Wed, 27 May 2009

Ingenious.

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Faemike55

9:09AM | Wed, 27 May 2009

Great shot and wonderful description of how to get out of the mud

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Fidelity2

9:17AM | Wed, 27 May 2009

Very well done on your part. 5+.

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NoelCan

6:56PM | Wed, 27 May 2009

I just KNEW it was going to COST!! good story..

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elfin14doaks

7:01PM | Wed, 27 May 2009

Ok, I will remember that if I get stuck in the mud in Africa.......What if I don't have a machete???? I better buy one, I can hang it next to my sword and spear. Seriously, it would go well with them. Nice photo and instructions.

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