has anyone used this for loaded crawling, especially backwards? thanks
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I have tried to use it for large tire pulling however the straps keep coming undone with heavy weight over 100lbs. Needless to say, i dont use it anymore.
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My response to your questions is: I haven't tried it that way yet. I didn't realize it can go 3 different ways to drag until I read some more reviews more carefully yesterday. I tired it smooth side, and tines going back side. Didn't try the tines forward way and don't think for our property sake it will work correctly because lots of rocks are mixed in deeply with the soil. I think from just using it the 1st time, for me the drag corners tend to flip over - from going to fast and possible flipping from bigger rocks when I used it. I think it will for my intended uses take some time using it for what a harrow is designed to do. My response to your questions is: I haven't tried it that way yet. I didn't realize it can go 3 different ways to drag until I read some more reviews more carefully yesterday. I tired it smooth side, and tines going back side. Didn't try the tines forward way and don't think for our property sake it will work correctly because lots of rocks are mixed in deeply with the soil. I think from just using it the 1st time, for me the drag corners tend to flip over - from going to fast and possible flipping from bigger rocks when I used it. I think it will for my intended uses take some time using... » Read More My response to your questions is: I haven't tried it that way yet. I didn't realize it can go 3 different ways to drag until I read some more reviews more carefully yesterday. I tired it smooth side, and tines going back side. Didn't try the tines forward way and don't think for our property sake it will work correctly because lots of rocks are mixed in deeply with the soil. I think from just using it the 1st time, for me the drag corners tend to flip over - from going to fast and possible flipping from bigger rocks when I used it. I think it will for my intended uses take some time using it for what a harrow is designed to do. « Show Less
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Yes. When moved up or down you will feel a "click" as it moves. I would call that "detented"By the way, it has been a very good purchase and I love the "Paddle" control versus others that use a knob. So much easier to use with soapy slick hands.
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I did fine going backwards; it maneuvered fine. It does NOT turn on a dime, but at times backing out of places was easy enough. Hope this helps.
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The short hose is a problem. I get spider webs that cannot be reached. Also is nearly impossible for stairs. Have to wrestle it as you go. They need to offer an extension hose to add to the flexible hose.
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For slow crawling yes. These aren't pencil beams, they're 30 degree floods. Your better off buying HIDs or a light bar
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No, it does not run in reverse. I gave this model to a elderly friend and it works ok for her, but it not made to handle a workout, only for rehab assist. I bought another more expensive model that has an adjustable tension, but is really poor quality and the spot welds broke lose and the pedals slip on the shaft. Very dissapointed in the overlall quality of the equipment. KarenR
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Not really. I just stuff something in between to increase the friction. It kind of works but still moves once in a while.
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It is not. HOWEVER, the detaching action gently propels it forward. It is simple physics. You will like it.By the same physics, it dethatches nicely in the forward direction... if you drag it backwards it might dig-in a little... so just do a turn and continue.
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Not really. It's more of a forward and backwards movement, not for circular movement. It's a little tough but it might be due to my wooden floors.
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I find it works best when I twist and push down at the same time. I hope this helps.
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Works great! I primarily do trail driving with loose and hard pack and has been great , haven't done any hardcore rock crawling or anything , it's only 2"! But I've hammered it pretty good and it's holding up...
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Jane, Short answer - No ! It handles loads well - I use it for lifting a heavy telescope ~ 100lbs and the load required to stop reverse running is relatively small. But you really need a third hand if there is nothing handy to anchor the long tail cord. Ron Maddison. June 10th 2013
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I had mine to work straight forward and works good. you might want to play with the position before tighten to the handle bar for the lower or higher bean direction but over all great tool for our rides around the lake. the swivel does turn to lots of positions a click a time.
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i have only used for roaches, but did not have any crawling bugs when i used with the invict roach gel
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You're really gonna want a sensored setup for a crawler. I am using an MMP with a sensored motor. The SV3 is going to cog at low speed. Unless you are running a brushed motor. In that case this is a good pick.
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We have been pulling by hand,- we go from camp site to dump station............ so guess it would depend on how far that would be for you.. Safe isn't an issue. More, how much energy do you have. Full it is heavy. The additional handle that you can buy is definitly worth it as it enables one to stand straight rather than stoop. It is a good product. They say one can pull behind car/truck as well. We have never had that great of a distance where we felt it necessary. We do like it. And would buy again.