Recovery points as a savior in an emergency! Also for retrofitting!

Recently updated on September 15, 2021 at 09:46 am

Around 3,3 million car breakdowns were registered on German roads in 2020. In such situations, those affected are often happy when they can get out of it safely and their car can be towed away quickly after it breaks down. With the help of Recovery points This is also possible at any time on your own car. Regardless of whether these were already permanently installed or can be integrated subsequently, a removal from the danger point is made much easier. A tow rope or tow bar can be easily and quickly attached to the car in this way. But not every car has recovery points or such eyelets as standard.

Recovery points as a savior in an emergency!

An retrofitting can be a useful addition. When assembling, however, make sure that the recovery points are attached in such a way that they are due to the strong pulling force in the event of towing don't run away or impede other important components on the car in their function.

Proper assembly must be carried out in such a way that other road users can also no disadvantage suffer from it. If no serial component is installed, it must be ensured that this is also to the respective car fits. Choosing the right one mounting height on the car is just as important as that correct fastening and screwing. Recovery points to be installed subsequently, which are usually made of steel, are usually not welded and certainly not glued on.

Offroad and other important aspects

Many off-road fans equip their climbers with additional ones as well particularly resilient recovery points respectively eyelets after, in order to be able to be quickly rescued from an awkward situation in rough terrain in an emergency, if necessary with a winch. The disadvantage is that high sideways loads and movements are only possible to a limited extent. As a rule, recovery points and eyelets are then attached to the Front down and at the same time also on Underbody from the stern area retrofitted. So you can be towed yourself or, if necessary, pull other cars depending on size, weight and model.

When retrofitting, you should keep an eye on the costs. The material and assembly costs can quickly total a high three-digit amount - or even significantly more - to reach. When buying a new car, you can therefore consider in advance whether recovery points will be needed in the future or not and, if necessary, opt for a model with integrated solutions, not least in order to save retrofitting costs.

Kinetic recovery straps and recovery ropes are often used in towing maneuvers. In combination with retrofitted recovery points, they form a useful unit when it comes to towing. Fans of Suzuki Jimny, Toyota, Wrangler and Co., for example, rely on retrofit variants and accessories. The advantage is that there is a large selection in terms of retrofittable recovery points. The special stability and resilience ensures more safety and comfort when towing off-road. Recovery points can also be at a Frontguard be directly integrated. Also a new front apron (for example Metal aprons for off-road vehicles) can bring one or more integrated recovery points.

Common recovery points from the accessories have the following properties:

• Material: 20 mm steel
• Total weight 10 kg
• Load capacity 4.500 kg
• coated in color
• Assembly: at the prepared assembly points, directly on the frame

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