{"product_id":"towing-rope","title":"Vortek Recovery Tow Rope","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.vp{--o:#ff6500;--m:#c7c7c7;max-width:1100px;margin:auto;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;background:#090909;color:#fff!important;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.65}.vp *{box-sizing:border-box}.vp section{padding:56px 24px}.vp .alt{background:#121212;border-top:1px solid #292929;border-bottom:1px solid #292929}.vp .label{display:block;text-align:center;color:#ff8a24!important;font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase}.vp h2,.vp h3,.vp h4,.vp strong,.vp summary{color:#fff!important}.vp h2,.vp h3{text-align:center}.vp h2{font-size:44px;line-height:1.05;text-transform:uppercase}.vp h3{font-size:32px}.vp h2 span,.vp h3 span{color:var(--o)!important}.vp p{color:var(--m)!important}.vp .lead{max-width:760px;margin:auto;text-align:center;font-size:18px}.vp .grid,.vp .reviews{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;max-width:980px;margin:28px auto 0}.vp .card,.vp .use,.vp .review{padding:22px;border:1px solid #2c2c2c;border-radius:17px;background:#151515}.vp table{width:100%;max-width:850px;margin:auto;border-collapse:collapse}.vp th,.vp td{padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #292929;text-align:left}.vp th{width:38%;background:#151515}.vp td{background:#0d0d0d;color:#c5c5c5}.vp .uses{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;max-width:980px;margin:28px auto}.vp details{max-width:850px;margin:0 auto 10px;border:1px solid #2b2b2b;border-radius:14px;background:#121212}.vp summary{padding:18px}.vp .answer{padding:0 18px 18px;color:#bdbdbd}.vp .cta{text-align:center}.vp .cta-box{max-width:650px;margin:26px auto 0;padding:23px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff7600,#db4300)}@media(max-width:760px){.vp section{padding:44px 17px}.vp h2{font-size:33px}.vp h3{font-size:27px}.vp .grid,.vp .reviews,.vp .uses{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp th,.vp td{display:block;width:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vp\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eBe Ready When Someone Gets Stuck\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the Boot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady When You Need It.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eThe Vortek Recovery Tow Rope is a compact, portable towing rope for controlled low-speed vehicle recovery — the kind of situation that happens on a gravel road, after a rainy weekend away, or when a mate’s car dies on the side of the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\" style=\"margin-top:16px;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n✓ Attach only to rated vehicle tow or recovery points — never to suspension, body panels, or a tow ball\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Do not exceed the stated rope rating for the combined vehicle mass\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Keep all bystanders clear of the towing line during recovery\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\" style=\"margin-top:16px;font-size:14px;color:#ff8a24;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect hooks, stitching, and rope condition before every use. Replace any damaged or frayed equipment immediately. Follow local road rules for towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eThe Problem It Solves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStuck on a gravel road.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo rope. No plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eSouth Africa’s roads — from Limpopo farm tracks to Mpumalanga weekend routes — have a way of catching you out. A soft patch after rain, a breakdown far from the nearest town, or a mate who needs a tow to the next garage. The Vortek Recovery Tow Rope is the piece of kit that sits in the boot until the day you actually need it — and on that day, you’ll be glad it’s there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact. Ready to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for real recovery situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRated Towing Capacity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not exceed the stated rope rating for the combined mass of the vehicles involved. Check the rating before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid Hook Attachments\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to connect to compatible rated tow or recovery points. Inspect hooks and stitching before every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompact Storage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolds down small enough to keep in the boot alongside your other roadside emergency kit — there when you need it, out of the way when you don’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details that\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomotive recovery tow rope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlled low-speed towing of selected disabled vehicles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs stated on the product — do not exceed for combined vehicle mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttachment Points\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated vehicle tow or recovery points only — never suspension, body panels, or tow balls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePre-Use Check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInspect hooks, stitching, and rope condition before every use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × Vortek Recovery Tow Rope with hooks (as shown)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eReal-World Uses\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe situations where\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit earns its place in the boot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRoadside Breakdown\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTow a disabled vehicle to the nearest garage or safe location at low speed on a suitable road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSoft Ground Recovery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull a vehicle out of a soft patch, sand, or mud where it has become stuck after rain or off-road driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBush and Gravel Roads\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential kit for anyone who regularly drives on gravel, farm roads, or remote routes where help may be far away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBoot Emergency Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it alongside your jump leads, warning triangle, and first aid kit as part of a complete roadside emergency setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for South African drivers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewho go further than the tar road ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eWhether you’re a weekend bush driver, a long-distance commuter on national roads, or someone who just wants to be prepared for the unexpected — the Vortek Recovery Tow Rope is a practical, affordable piece of kit that belongs in every boot. Know your vehicle’s tow points before you need them, and always follow local towing regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eCustomer Feedback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat customers love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabout it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Kept this in the boot for months before I actually needed it. Buddy’s Citi Golf died near Bela-Bela and we towed him to the next town without any drama. Hooks feel solid, no complaints.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSibusiso Mahlangu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003ePretoria, Gauteng · Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Take this every time we go into the bush around the Magaliesberg. Used it once to pull a mate’s Ranger out of a soft patch and it handled it no problem. Good bit of kit to have along.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuan van Wyk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eRustenburg, North West · Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Does the job for what it is. Got my Fortuner unstuck near Hazyview after a rainy weekend. Just make sure you know where your tow points are before you need it, saves a lot of time on the day.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAyanda Nkosi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eNelspruit, Mpumalanga · Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything you need\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto know.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it be used for snatch recovery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eOnly if the product is specifically rated as a kinetic or snatch recovery strap. A standard tow rope is not designed for dynamic snatch recovery loads.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I attach it to a tow ball?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Do not attach a tow rope to a tow ball unless the vehicle manufacturer and recovery equipment specifically approve this method. Use rated tow or recovery points.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a damaged rope be reused?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Replace any rope or strap that is cut, frayed, melted, or shows signs of damage. A compromised rope can fail under load.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould people stand near the rope during recovery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Keep all bystanders well clear of the towing line during recovery. A rope under tension can cause serious injury if it fails or comes loose.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan every vehicle be flat-towed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Some vehicles with automatic gearboxes or all-wheel drive systems cannot be flat-towed. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s towing procedure before connecting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow fast should I tow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eUse smooth, low-speed movement throughout. Avoid sudden acceleration or braking. Follow local road rules for towing, which may require specific lighting or signage on the towed vehicle.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eBe Ready Before You Need It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack it in the boot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe the one who can help.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortek Recovery Tow Rope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCompact towing rope for controlled low-speed vehicle recovery. Attach to rated points only. Inspect before every use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vortek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46179012640954,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2848\/3514\/files\/IMG-6500.png?v=1784999784","url":"https:\/\/vortek.co.za\/products\/towing-rope","provider":"Vortek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}