UTV Anchor

I made a simple anchor using metal stakes from a hardware store. Works pretty good unless the ground is really soft. If the ground is soft, I can usually get by with someone standing on it. Its about 20 - 24 inches long with a bent stake attaching the two stakes at a slight angle.

 

what about a mobile home anchor screwed into the ground at an angle? it has a nice loop at the top to hook the winch line , most are galvinized & very strong .

 

I'm thinking about making one. Aluminum would be best to keep the weight down and I was thinking about a reverse plow tine. The good ones rung about $300 to $500, I think that is a bit high for my needs,

 

Why waste time making one well all you need is a flank anchor. It will dig in and when you drive over it - it will come out. You can buy one small enough to fit in your trunk which will work quite well. Here in Alaska we have so much muskeg that a flank anchor is practically a necessity since trees are few and far in muskeg areas. While I haven't used mine to pull out the SxS, I have used it many times with the 4 wheeler.

 

What is a flank anchor exactly. Is it the same kind of anchor you would use on a small boat. thanks.

 

I'm sure he meant a fluke anchor.

 

I have a fluke anchor in my boat. I think that's what JMAN is talking about. It is a great concept, however the smallest I've seen is 8lb and wouldn't have much holding grip. A 22lb would be perfect for holding but it's another 22lbs.

I think something similar in design but made out of lighter material would be great. Add in some custom bumper or cage mounts and life if good.

I'm personally not in any hurry. Haven't got the commander stuck, yet. We have some very hard ground here in Arizona.

 

Dang spell correct! and yes that is what I meant

 

I believe aluminium, foldable storable "Fluke" anchors are available from "West Marine"
They have a web site, westmarine.com
Understand the aluminium models hold as much as their steel counterparts.
However make your own decision based on available data.

 

Land anchor! I just invite my mother-in-law!

 

C'mon man, can't be that bad ???
Well Maybee ! LOL

 

How about this? What a great idea by the way. We got stuck in mud a month ago and only had a tree about a inch in diameter to tie off to. Amazingly enough it held just fine.

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I've looked at this in the past and can't decide. I think it's a nice idea. It's on sale at Cabela's right now for $50. It's called the earth anchor in the Auto section.

 

I can't get that from Cabela's Canada. They don't stock it and I don't think that Cabela's in the US will ship it to me.

 

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found this, a little pricey: Pull-Pal winch anchoring device for 4x4 land anchors, Jeeps, SUV, ATV, off-road, military use and http://www.expeditionexchange.com/pullpal/

 

gonna have to get a trailer just to store that thing!looks like it is almost as big as a commander & break the bank cost. , take a good quality spade shovel ,remove the wood ,weld the handle to the shovel head & your done , or buy a mobile home anchor for $25.

 

no question!! great post

 

I found a few pictures on line and made one just out of scrap steel I had lying around. It's a bit on the heavy side around 30lbs but it doesn't really matter since I just fold it up and throw it in the rear box. I figured I might as well add a fancy paint job to it while I was at it:icon_wink:

 

I use to use a surplus Army entrenching tool that was adjustable. You could dig with it, then fold it in half, bury it and pull yourself out Vietnam War Shovel E Tool Entrenching 1965 Gardex 090 Vietnam USGI U s Army | eBay

I then started using the Xtractor Vehicle Recovery System(can't find the URL but on YouTube). It was much easier to use but was set up like the entrenching tool. I still use it on my Commander. The key to all devises, including a boat anchor, is not the size but how deep it is buried. I have sailed all my life and learned early that setting the anchor is more important than the size/type. I do the same with the Xtractor. Dig a deep hole, put the devise in it while connected to your winch cable, bury it while tamping it with your feet, then winch. The looser the soil then deeper the hole.