COMEUP Winch Official Thread

[Box Rocket]

Honestly I prefer to support US made products.

I prefer to support well made products regardless of origin. I'm as big a fan of US products as the next guy but there's some excellent non-US stuff out there and you're short-changing yourself if you don't at least check out your options IMO.

 

[Box Rocket]

Ben at ComeUp contacted me a couple weeks back and asked if I'd write a review of their winch I'm using on my cruiser to post to their blog and include a brief writeup of my cruiser. Ben posted it yesterday to the ComeUp blog in case anyone is interested. Review Spoiler: I've been really happy with the winch.

http://comeupusa.com/2015/10/a-land-cruiser-built-for-exploration/

 

[SmoothLC]

Got a link Adam?

 

[Box Rocket]

Got a link Adam?

sorry, not sure how I messed that up. Fixed. Here's the link again.
http://comeupusa.com/2015/10/a-land-cruiser-built-for-exploration/

 

[SmoothLC]

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[COMEUP]

Dynamic Immersion Wateproof Test of the ComeUp Seal Gen2 9.5rsi

https://youtu.be/gBs0h2FBmtM

 

[UpperCrust]

Just installed my 16.5 Walrus on my Mercedes 917 truck!

20151105_164621 by casejeep, on Flickr

 

[COMEUP]

It's that time of year! It doesn't take much to get yourself stuck in the snow and you want to be prepared to get yourself out with a winch from ComeUp. Just in time for the holidays, get your truck a Christmas present and get a ComeUp winch installed so you can keep going no matter what the conditions. Photo Credit: Seth Jacobsen -Adventure Driven. Vehicle: Lexus GX470 with ComeUp Winch.

 

[Box Rocket]

Saw this posted on IH8MUD. TLC Norway's rig with a ComeUp getting worked. Nice!
https://youtu.be/nlNYWc9J6io

 

[Shocker]

Does ComeUP have a winch that will fit in the place of a 8274 with forward mount? I don't want to swap out my bumper.

 

[COMEUP]

Does ComeUP have a winch that will fit in the place of a 8274 with forward mount? I don't want to swap out my bumper.

Are you looking for an upright winch design (like the 8274) or just for feet forward mounting? The non-integrated solenoid models (i.e. Seal 9.5rs etc) can be mounted with the feet forward and the motor can be rotated 90* to keep the clutch handle on top. If you are looking specifically for an upright model, the ComeUp Blazer winch is an upright design similar to the 8274. The Blazer has dual motors, is faster, more powerful than the Warn. The mounting points are slightly wider however. Let us know if you have other questions.
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For your Van I would suggest the Seal Gen 2 12.5rs
http://shop.comeupusa.com/p/seal-gen2-12-5rs-12v-winch?pp=12
or possibly the 16.5rs if you feel like you need the extra power.
http://shop.comeupusa.com/p/seal-gen2-16-5-12v-winch?pp=12
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Both of those links should have a diagram showing how the motor is rotated for feet forward mounting.

 

[COMEUP]

Maybe you recently saw the Feature Article published here on Expedition Portal about Mowgli - The Unimog. http://expeditionportal.com/featured-vehicles-mowgli-the-unimog/ Here at ComeUp we're always grateful for stories from our customers about how our winches have helped them in recovery situations. The great people at Mowgli-Adventures http://mowgli-adventures.com shared this incredible story with us of a recent self-recovery in Morrocco using a ComeUp DS-9.5 winch on Mowgli. Once again, ComeUp winches are trusted to get adventurers out of sticky situations and back to safety! Thanks Mowgli-Adventures for sharing this story with us and for using ComeUp winches!! Please take a look at their story here on our ComeUp blog! You can follow more of Mowgli-Adventures on their FB page.
http://comeupusa.com/2015/12/mowgli-the-unimog-takes-a-tumble/
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[MOguy]

I prefer to support well made products regardless of origin. I'm as big a fan of US products as the next guy but there's some excellent non-US stuff out there and you're short-changing yourself if you don't at least check out your options IMO.

I have to agree. I have had my Warn for almost 15 years and I am happy with it but competition is a good thing. It is good to see there is a legit competitor out there.

 

[Shocker]

Thanks for the info. Neither of the winches will fit. They are too wide. The Blazer looks cool, but the mounting is too wide as well.

I will just build up a 8274 to replace the Bellview that is on there. Thanks!

 

[COMEUP]

Here's some details on the new Seal Gen2 16.5RS for those shopping for a big winch.
http://shop.comeupusa.com/p/seal-gen2-16-5rs-12v-winch?pp=12

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Rated Line Pull 16,500 lbs (7,484 kg) single line
Motor 5.8 hp / 4,325w 12V Series Wound
Gear Ratio 3-Stage Planetary 343:1
Clutch (freespooling) Rotating Ring Gear
Brake (outside the drum) Automatic, full load CBS (Cone Brake Structure)
Winch Construction Aluminum Die Cast Housing with Steel Drum
Drum Size 3.5" x 8" (89 x 204 mm)
Control Both built-in digital two way signal wireless remote control and waterproof remote with thermometric indicator LED w/17' (5 m) cord
Rope Type Synthetic Rope SK-75
Rope Size 1/2" x 82' (12 mm x 25 m)
Mounting Bolt Pattern 10" x 4.5" (254 x 114 mm), 10" x 6.5" (254 x 165 mm)
Winch Weight 132 lb (60 kg)
Gross Weight 150 lb (68 kg)
Warranty Limited lifetime warranty for mechanical components, three (3) year warranty for electrical components
Box Dimensions 27.2" x 10.6" x 15.9" (690 x 270 x 405 mm )