Go! Drive & Camp

SLIP AND SLIDE

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One of the handiest functions is the ability to get your vehicle out of a hole. Say one wheel is stuck in a rut and you have no traction. Using your highlight jack, you can lift the vehicle and move it out of the hole by knocking the jack over in the right direction. You can move the vehicle to one side by lifting it alternativ­ely at the front and rear and shifting it sideways. You can even turn it around completely if you have enough time and patience. But always make sure that there are rocks behind the wheels on the axle that you’re not lifting to ensure that the vehicle doesn’t roll away. Also be careful that the vehicle doesn’t slip back into the hole. And be sure to keep a good distance and that people stand clear.

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