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burgerman:
Hi all, Im saving well for a superwinch with plasma ect, was just going to buy a suitable bumper to mount it on, But i probally only need a winch a handfull of times a year ( at the moment) So was wondering :-k How about one of those cradle winch mounts which operate from a towball/reciever, then i could use it either end of the truck,and tucked away inside keeping clean n safe inbetween our jollys, and can leave at home when going shopping/work ect,
Im guessing its a bit of a faf to set up rather than a fixed winch, but when i need it time shouldnt be an issue,
Anyone using this set up ?? or thoughts please,
Also as it uses anderson connectors i could make some jump leads up to use either end also :clap:
The more im thinking about it the more i like it :lol:
dxmedia:
--- Quote from: burgerman on February 02, 2010, 15:33:44 ---How about one of those cradle winch mounts which operate from a towball/reciever,
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What's your towball rated at ? 3500 kg's?
And what are anderson plugs rated at? being that a winch on full load can pull 450 amps.
Saffy:
I know someone that has one for the reasons you state and trust when they say it has been suitable for their needs. I can probably give you his contact details if you want to email him questions (or find him on LRUK forum under member Dave.H)
One factor that might need some consideration is that these towball winch specifically designed for the job (opposed to normal winch bolted to a quick release mount) typically have a low load capacity (in comparison to normal winch rating that are common today). I guess this is to do with the limiting factors of physical size, weight of the unit so maintain is ease of fitting/removal and SWL of what they are actually attached to.
crazymac:
Something like this?
http://www.ryderswinch.co.uk/default.asp?pgid=18&categ=78
I seriously thought about doing this, until I had a full winch bumper cheap!
The cradle from Ryders works well, the handles at each end are invaluable, and it will take any winch no problems (perhaps the big competition ones should be avoided?)
You can get anderson connecters big enough to cope with the draw, try http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/battconns/battconn.php#powerconn
dxmedia:
--- Quote from: crazymac on February 02, 2010, 17:43:22 ---Something like this?
http://www.ryderswinch.co.uk/default.asp?pgid=18&categ=78
I seriously thought about doing this, until I had a full winch bumper cheap!
The cradle from Ryders works well, the handles at each end are invaluable, and it will take any winch no problems (perhaps the big competition ones should be avoided?)
You can get anderson connecters big enough to cope with the draw, try http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/battconns/battconn.php#powerconn
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Those plugs are only rated at 175 amps :-.
Those cradles which go on the tow ball, what's the largest which they can take? Just thinking that on a tripple line pull with a couple of snatch blocks onto that very stuck truck, that tow ball is going to rip off. How many bolts hold a winch bumper on, how many a tow ball? Tow balls are also bolted in-line rather than side on, so the metal just needs to bend back and the bolts will rip through.
Those cradles look ace for launching boats though.
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