This video showcases the Approach Plate Guide Attachment for Century, Vulcan, and Chevron 10, 12, and 16-Series Car Carriers. We demonstrate how this attachment helps operators maximize the recovery capabilities of their rollback.
Nice set up but personally I would just use a chain with a snatch block to accomplish the same thing so that my wire rope is in the middle of the bed while I’m watching
They told you exactly why that isn't viable, The beds are not designed for the torque when off the locks, and a snatch block on a chain isn't going to allow you to transition over the edge of the bed smoothly if you keep it flat in the locks, that is the go to for most rollback operators and even I did that before I had a side puller unit but they are not designed for that purpose and may very well break from it.
I disagree a long chain that will give you enough adjustment so the block is at the edge of the bed won't let the cable fray off the edge of the bed my process with the bed in locks works just fine when working and blocking lanes time is of the essence
@@Fossil1111 I believe the 5th one is in the making. The first one, for petroffs, the second for Insanas, the third that was white and green, the 4th that is puryears, and the 5th that is being built for Collins.
Yeah, You can get a 4 Ton, Chain Snatch Block for under $250… It gives you more Points and allows you to more easily straighten out Draggers on the bed…. Not a bad product though!
Snatch blocks and tail chains work better then this system you can only have it in the middle of your bed why can’t it be moved to a corner to maximize your bed width and to line up for the winch up the bed. Had to many cops won’t let you close down two lanes and have to use the one to do the job some times you get half lane to roll over and winch so it would make more sense to have it versatile and not just one place when you use your deck truck to do more then a straight pull and load
I myself I'm not too keen on using a flatbed to do a wreckers job. You get some know it all driver using that thing improperly and you will have a screwed up flatbed that may end up costing you money to fix.
I have to disagree with u being on the passenger side if something was to break that line is coming towards u because that’s where it’s getting pulled towards there is no way possible it’d go the other way
Device is good but unconventional especially working on a speed process clearing an accident or getting clear from a roadway too much time would rather attach a snatch block with a long chain the snatch block will adjust the angle of degree rather than stationary attached to the bed on slopes that will still cause binding on the lower section of the spool or fraying of the cable you could probably attach ahead of time but most of the time you don't know the scenario until you get there I'm sure that thing is a pretty penny I would rather pay 75 bucks for a nice 5,000 lb snatch block
What I don't understand is why you haven't developed a faster tie down system for the casualty vehicle once it's loaded onto the trailer bed. The driver spends way to much time fumbling around with chains and the like to secure the vehicle and hold it fast. Don't you want to clear the wreck ASAP, secure the casualty vehicle fast and not overly expose the driver to the elements and road hazards ? Can't you develop something better ?
Seems like an unnecessary replacement for a snatch block. If you can't do the job with a snatch block to the corner of the bed, this isn't gonna help you.
Save money, and buy a snatchblock. Also never, ever take advice from someone who doesn't know not too stand (Or duck, at least) where they can be cut in half if anything breaks.. Don't be scared to put the bed down with the wheel lift for better stability and angles. Always have flares, lights or traffic control before any hookup.
That is so unsafe. Never stand on the winch side like that, between cable and car. If that little zinc bolt twists or snaps, and I have seen a lot do it, you will be cut in half. Buy a snatch block. Cheaper and safer.
