Bushranger recovery kit — full bag contents reviewed for SA conditions
19 months of ownership, 12 proper off-road trips ranging from day runs to 7-day expeditions. Here is my honest, no-BS review.
Bought from my local ARB dealer for R13k. Fitting took a full Saturday in the driveway with my brother.
Performance: does exactly what it claims and has not let me down in the field.
Compared to the cheaper alternatives: I considered the alternative before buying. The price difference was around R1560. Based on what I have seen from other owners in this community, I think I made the right call — though I acknowledge I have not used the other one personally.
Would I buy again: Without hesitation. Rating: 8/10.
Any specific questions — happy to help. I remember how hard it was to find honest owner reviews before I bought, so I try to pay it forward.
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Just ordered one based on this thread. Delivery to Vaalwater was 5 working days and it arrived well packaged. First impressions match your review — build quality is excellent.
How does it compare to the Dometic? I have been going back and forth between the two and at the price difference of around R2892, I am not sure the premium is justified for my use case.
— boetie_botha
Good review. I have had the same recovery boards for 24 months and the experience matches yours — does what it says on the box without drama.
How does it compare to the Dometic? I have been going back and forth between the two and at the price difference of around R2892, I am not sure the premium is justified for my use case.
Just ordered one based on this thread. Delivery to Lydenburg was 6 working days and it arrived well packaged. First impressions match your review — build quality is excellent.
> How does it compare to the Dometic? I have been going back and forth between the two and at the price difference of around R2892, I am not sure the premium is justified for my use case.
> — boetie_botha
Good review. I have had the same recovery boards for 24 months and the experience matches yours — does what it says on the box without drama.
— jannie_swanepoel
Does it work with the Front Runner rack? That is my concern before buying — fitment compatibility. Did you need any adapters?
Good review. I have had the same fridge for 26 months and the experience matches yours — never let me down in the field.