ARB Essentials Series II Recovery Kit (RK11A)
ARB Essentials Series II Recovery Kit (RK11A)
The ARB Essentials Series II Recovery Kit (RK11A) packs a full snatch-recovery setup into one 600gsm PVC bag. Inside: a 17,600 lb kinetic snatch strap with reinforced eyes, a 19,800 lb Ultra Light snatch block, two 4.75t Type S galvanized shackles, a 10 ft tree protector, and a pair of leather gloves. That covers a vehicle-to-vehicle snatch and the makings of a winch-assist recovery without raiding three different bins.
The snatch strap is the centerpiece. It runs 29.5 ft (9 m) long, 2.36 in (60 mm) wide, and has a genuine 20% stretch that loads the recovery smoothly instead of jolting the recovery points. ARB rates it for vehicles with a GVM between 5,800 and 8,800 lb, which covers most 4WDs and mid-size trucks. The general rule: a strap's minimum breaking strength should be two to three times the GVM of the lighter vehicle in the pull.
The bag itself earns its keep. The 600gsm PVC outer wipes clean after a muddy day and keeps water off the gear, the multiple compartments keep each piece in its spot, and reflective strips help you find it at the roadside after dark. Heavy-duty buckles and a padded carry handle round it out.
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Overview
A complete kinetic vehicle-recovery kit built around ARB's 17,600 lb snatch strap, packed in a wipe-clean 600gsm PVC bag with room for the whole set.
Key features
- 17,600 lb kinetic snatch strap, 29.5 ft (9 m) long, 2.36 in (60 mm) wide, 20% stretch
- 19,800 lb Ultra Light snatch block for doubling or redirecting a winch line
- Two 4.75t Type S galvanized shackles, 3/4 in (19 mm)
- 10 ft tree protector to anchor without girdling the trunk
- Leather gloves and a multi-compartment 600gsm PVC bag with reflective strips
Use cases
Built for vehicle-to-vehicle snatch recoveries on the trail, beach, or fire road, and equally at home as the rigging side of a winch-assist pull. Suited to 4WDs and mid-size trucks in the 5,800–8,800 lb GVM range.
- Snatch strap rating: 17,600 lb minimum breaking strength
- Snatch strap length: 29.5 ft (9 m)
- Snatch strap width: 2.36 in (60 mm)
- Snatch strap stretch: 20%
- Snatch block: 19,800 lb Ultra Light
- Shackles: 2 x 4.75t Type S galvanized, 3/4 in (19 mm)
- Tree protector: 10 ft
- Gloves: Cow grain leather palm, cow split leather back
- Bag: 600gsm PVC, multiple compartments, reflective strips
- Vehicle GVM range: 5,800 to 8,800 lb
- Ship weight: 25 lb (11,340 g)
- Model: RK11A (Series II)
How long is the snatch strap and what's it rated to?
The strap is 29.5 ft (9 m) long, 2.36 in (60 mm) wide, and rated to a 17,600 lb minimum breaking strength with a genuine 20% stretch.
What size vehicle is this kit good for?
ARB lists it for vehicles with a GVM between 5,800 and 8,800 lb. The working rule is that a strap's breaking strength should be two to three times the GVM of the lighter vehicle in the recovery. Treat it as a guide, not a hard limit.
Is this a kinetic strap or a static tow strap?
It's a kinetic snatch strap. The 20% stretch is what smooths the pull, so it should not be used as a static tow strap or paired with a chain or steel hook.
Are the shackles and snatch block included?
Yes. Two 4.75t Type S shackles and the 19,800 lb Ultra Light snatch block come in the kit, along with the strap, tree protector, gloves, and bag.
Can I use this for a winch recovery?
The snatch block doubles or redirects a winch line, and the shackles and tree protector are standard winch-rigging pieces. So the kit works for winch-assist recoveries, not just vehicle-to-vehicle snatches.
How do I take care of the strap and bag?
Rinse the strap and let it dry before repacking. The 600gsm PVC bag wipes clean, so a quick wipe-down after a muddy recovery keeps grit off the rest of the gear.