Removable front winch mounting
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Peter_n_Margaret
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DIY. Warn 16.5Ti.
Built onto a cradle that fits into a Hayman Reece style hitch front or rear or can be used remotely from the crank or house batteries via an "extension cord".
The remote use is the most versatile and the winch always points towards the winching point so the cable does not bunch up on one side of the drum.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
Built onto a cradle that fits into a Hayman Reece style hitch front or rear or can be used remotely from the crank or house batteries via an "extension cord".
The remote use is the most versatile and the winch always points towards the winching point so the cable does not bunch up on one side of the drum.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
this is what I did to my rig. i installed a new mount that attaches to the frame. The mount had a welded 2’ receiver on it so it is as strong as the frame. Then purchased a portable mount for the winch. I’ve used it a few times and have had no worries about strength. Mind you, I haven’t gotten any where near capacity, but feel confident it could get me out of most situation. As a bonus I have a battery in the bed with Anderson connectors to use in the rear receiver if needed.
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Andy
Andy
nitro_rat
Lunchbox Lockers
Just for a dry run go down to harbor freight. Grab a winch and a cradle and carry them up to the check out counter without using a buggy. If you make it all the way up there and still think it's a good idea go ahead and pay for it. I wouldn't blow Warn money on a portable setup unless you fond a good deal on used stuff.
I highly recommend wiring your vehicle with Anderson connectors front and rear for use with jumper cables, not so much for winching...
I highly recommend wiring your vehicle with Anderson connectors front and rear for use with jumper cables, not so much for winching...
broncobowsher
Adventurer
I have a Warn receiver hitch mount sitting in the garage. Got the setup, changed to a bumper mounted winch, got rid of the rig. Backed off my travels and am not a winch person that much. Over 10 years since I did any winching, mostly because I don't own anything with a winch anymore nor am I planning on getting one. Just don't get that adventurous anymore. Can't say it is bad, just not my style. Friend had one on a super duty and thought it was the greatest thing ever.
This is my opinion but I don't think this style of winch mount is practical. It poke out too far, making you worry about digging it into things. When you bury yourself in mud, it's not fun detaching from the front then attach it to the rear while walking in mud and carrying 85# of dead weight. The actual mount is built so that anything but a super straight pull may result in putting undue leverage on the mounting solution. I bet people with these styles of mounts don't really move their winches to the rear as often as they thought they'd.
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Here is a picture of my setup. Warn cradle with a Smittbilt winch. Positive is that it stays out of the weather so the synthetic line will last much longer, cost was much less than buying a bumper and I can move it to the rear if necessary. Negative is that the approach and departure angles are hurt when the winch is in place. When in a place like Moab where approach and departure are important I store it inside the rear hatch and when I am in an area where approach and departure angles are not important and there is lots of water or mud I mount it on the front. Life is generally full of trade offs this is no different.
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Peter_n_Margaret
Adventurer
And mine (it is a Warn 16.5Ti)....almost no effect on approach angle and has a HDPE cover for protection.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
Probably because a winch at full line pull is well over that. Here's the spec for a Warn 8274:
I'd imagine momentary is okay. I connect my rear winch with 1/0 copper jumper cables directly to the lead terminals of my bed mounted aux batteries. From the aux battery to the engine bay is connected by Andersens.
So why does Warn sell these?
So no bueno?
So no bueno?
Quick Connect Power Cable, 24' - 32966
This 24" Quick Connect Winch Power Cable is used for rear mounting of portable winch and connects to battery and includes power interrupt kit
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Uncanny. I was planning post exact same question today