We have a collection of come-alongs (single-gear and dual-gear) and their existence has changed the way I deal with moving heavy loads into and out of our old Toyota truckbed. My spine and back muscles are better off as well.
Having some tow-straps and some posts with solid footings, or mature large single-trunk trees is useful. So’s attaching one hook to the loop underneath some cars that is a tie-down used for shipping (the car) long-distance. Even hooking one side of the come-along and tow-strap to another truck with a trailer-hitch is fine.
Love inclined planes.
Humans are tool using animals. And I do love simple machines.
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