Getting red deer in back of truck

[Olaf]

Drag to a position that permits positioning the truck’s tailgate at a manageable level:
View attachment 192889If it’s really large fallow I attach the hoist used for a suspended evisceration to the roll cage (obscured by red bucket) and pull the quick-release pins from the tailgate so it becomes a mini ramp. You can adjust the angle with a strategically placed log.

K

Isn’t this method largely dependent on having a reliable vehicle though?
kindest regards, Olaf
Ps, I do apologise, I just couldn’t resist it. It’s a really lovely looking Land Rover. Indeed, I would love to have one myself if I could justify the upkeep and expense of using one daily.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Isn’t this method largely dependent on having a reliable vehicle though?
kindest regards, Olaf

This is not a Land-Rover knocking thread!

K

 

[Pkiernan]

I like the modified ladder idea suggested.
I have a canopy on my truck, so it limits my options.

I'd love a winch solution, but would worry it'd stress or overload the tie down points.

For a Land-rover, would a fully grown Red Deer be able to tow one when it breaks down?

 

[Olaf]

This is not a Land-Rover knocking thread!

K

Sorry mate, I just couldn’t help myself.
To be fair, those defenders are the best built of nearly all 4x4 vehicles to facilitate all sorts of brilliant modifications.
ive got a Hilux, it’s my 3rd now, ( I had a landcruser in between my second and current one) all have been amazingly good and brilliant off road too. However, fitting a winch and steel frame in the back of them has always been loads of work compared to how simply you can do such things in a defender, and I also love the really crap sitting position in a defender as well as those doors and the windows. It’s just a shame they require so much time and money.
kindest regards, Olaf

 

[Olaf]

I like the modified ladder idea suggested.
I have a canopy on my truck, so it limits my options.

I'd love a winch solution, but would worry it'd stress or overload the tie down points.

For a Land-rover, would a fully grown Red Deer be able to tow one when it breaks down?

I think that largely depends on if the engine and or gearbox are
still in it or if they just dropped out.
kindest regards, Olaf

 

[Klenchblaize]

Sorry mate, I just couldn’t help myself.
To be fair, those defenders are the best built of nearly all 4x4 vehicles to facilitate all sorts of brilliant modifications.
ive got a Hilux, it’s my 3rd now, ( I had a landcruser in between my second and current one) all have been amazingly good and brilliant off road too. However, fitting a winch and steel frame in the back of them has always been loads of work compared to how simply you can do such things in a defender, and I also love the really crap sitting position in a defender as well as those doors and the windows. It’s just a shame they require so much time and money.
kindest regards, Olaf

My take:

1. Don't pretend it’s a family car from the outset.
2. The only breakdown in mine since 2005 was when the centrifugal oil filter housing let go and dumped oil all over the A303. This was due to 2 of the retaining screw threads having been stripped during a service and the mechanic choosing to ignore rather than confess.
3. I have never been able to close 3 of the 4 cab doors without much, much swearing during the Winter months and they will often pop open!
4. They rust far too easily.
5. Turning circle is carp.
6. I have an electric hoist that I plan to install as an easily removable bit of kit and that will attach with clamps to the roll cage.

K

 

[geoffw]

This is not a Land-Rover knocking thread!

K

Here here!

...there are plenty enough other threads for that

(2011 SDV6)

 

[ShootyBang]

I plan on getting one of these, and then using my drag sled: Titan Ramps

I'll look for a winch later down the road. My just use a block & tackle.

 

[Olaf]

My take:

1. Don't pretend it’s a family car from the outset.
2. The only breakdown in mine since 2005 was when the centrifugal oil filter housing let go and dumped oil all over the A303. This was due to 2 of the retaining screw threads having been stripped during a service and the mechanic choosing to ignore rather than confess.
3. I have never been able to close 3 of the 4 cab doors without much, much swearing during the Winter months and they will often pop open!
4. They rust far too easily.
5. Turning circle is carp.
6. I have an electric hoist that I plan to install as an easily removable bit of kit and that will attach with clamps to the roll cage.

K

Regarding point 3. Can’t you just span a length of bailing twine across the cab and attach either end of it to a door ? If you pull it up nice and tight the weight of you sitting on it will stop the doors popping open while you’re driving along. Also, by simple adjustments to the length of said bailing twine, you can simultaneously add adjustment to your seating height
If only Land Rover had consulted with me eh !
Kindest regards, Olaf

 

[Pedro]

Deer accommodation in vehicles is a simple matter. I think I learnt it at junior school. How many elephants can you get in a Mini? Answer: Four, two in the front, two in the back. Simply buy a Mini. Problem solved!

 

[Sheamus]

After the best part of 20 years of handling Red Deer I cant understand why I have never needed ramps (alloy or wood), ladder`s with or without wheels, sleds or plastic containers of all descriptions?
Never had an electric winch fitted to any vehicle i`ve used either. BUT i can definitely see and appreciate the benefits of having one.
Just a simple hand 3/1 pulley block system is all I use with the larger mature deer.

 

[geoffw]

What carcass tray did you use? Propper deer tray or plasterers bath type thing? Have looked at the plasterers bath and they look solid enough but only room for 2 of them in the back of truck at a time, could do with 3.

I've been using a 165L plasterers bath. Waaay too big for fallow/car/landie! I have just ordered a 90L here (but also looked at these in 60L & 90L)- smaller footprints and might serve you better? Can't yet speak to their durability.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Regarding point 3. Can’t you just span a length of bailing twine across the cab and attach either end of it to a door ? If you pull it up nice and tight the weight of you sitting on it will stop the doors popping open while you’re driving along. Also, by simple adjustments to the length of said bailing twine, you can simultaneously add adjustment to your seating height
If only Land Rover had consulted with me eh !
Kindest regards, Olaf

I use the seat belts threaded through the door handles. See, I told you they are not a family accommodating vehicle!

K

 

[.308]

Section of an aluminium step ladder.
Roll the deer on to the ladder, lift up the end and swing it onto the load bed, lift the other end and slide it forward.
You can use a stretcher but you’d probably have to buy one, bet you have a ladder in the shed.

pretty much exactly what i said i few post before lol

 

[hendrix's rifle]

Lift and throw, get to the gym if you struggle

 

[Dunwaters]

pretty much exactly what i said i few post before lol

Sorry, didn’t see that....as a solution its probably bit too simple, no expensive new kit required, no ropes or pulleys, no box section to be lovingly cut, welded and attached to the tow hitch ....it’ll never catch on.

 

[.308]

Sorry, didn’t see that....as a solution its probably bit too simple, no expensive new kit required, no ropes or pulleys, no box section to be lovingly cut, welded and attached to the tow hitch ....it’ll never catch on.

Well i did suggest puttin 2 wheels on it but that prob not ''Pimp my kit enough'' I like the simple handy ways espically if cost effective

 

[Dunwaters]

Well i did suggest puttin 2 wheels on it but that prob not ''Pimp my kit enough'' I like the simple handy ways espically if cost effective

Bet you don’t have a Blaser either

 

[Minto]

My friend stands on the tailgate, holds the back legs of the Red and pulls them In. Only once can i recall him using his winch, that was for large stag that filled the back of the pickup.

 

[AGR]

Well i did suggest puttin 2 wheels on it but that prob not ''Pimp my kit enough'' I like the simple handy ways espically if cost effective

Funnily enough, when I read that I thought of the bolt on (to the ladder) 2 wheel attachment and hook over to make a roof ladder I have. All I need now is a red deer to try it out on!