Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

[Alloy]

They have to be serviced every 12 months to hold warranty.

 

[java]

They have to be serviced every 12 months to hold warranty.

The sherpa? Serviced by whom? Hmmm

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[Alloy]

Warranty Terms & Conditions:

For full Terms & Conditions of Sale including Warranty & Returns policy see Terms.

Additional Conditions For Sherpa 4x4 Winches:

• Your Sherpa 4x4 Winch must be serviced every 12 Months by a suitably qualified professional.
• A copy of service receipts must be presented for a warranty claim.
• The winch should be used with a minimum 650 Cold Cranking Amps battery
• The winch MUST have at least 1 complete layer of cable/rope on the drum at all times, the cable has a red mark which identifies the minimum that must remain on the drum.
• The winch MUST be mounted to a suitable winch compatible bull bar or winch cradle only.
• The winch MUST be used as per the instruction manual.
• Do Not use the winch for industrial or commercial applications
• Do Not hook the winch cable / rope onto itself
• Do Not exceed the pulling limits of the winch
• Do Not shock load the winch
• Do Not overwork the winch. The drives, like on all winches, have a duty cycl

 

[java]

Warranty Terms & Conditions:

For full Terms & Conditions of Sale including Warranty & Returns policy see Terms.

Additional Conditions For Sherpa 4x4 Winches:

• Your Sherpa 4x4 Winch must be serviced every 12 Months by a suitably qualified professional.
• A copy of service receipts must be presented for a warranty claim.
• The winch should be used with a minimum 650 Cold Cranking Amps battery
• The winch MUST have at least 1 complete layer of cable/rope on the drum at all times, the cable has a red mark which identifies the minimum that must remain on the drum.
• The winch MUST be mounted to a suitable winch compatible bull bar or winch cradle only.
• The winch MUST be used as per the instruction manual.
• Do Not use the winch for industrial or commercial applications
• Do Not hook the winch cable / rope onto itself
• Do Not exceed the pulling limits of the winch
• Do Not shock load the winch
• Do Not overwork the winch. The drives, like on all winches, have a duty cycl

Interesting..... Sounds like an easy out.... Too bad, as I am interested in one, but certainly not going to pull it out of the bumper and have it serviced yearly.

 

[motorman]

i read someplace where you were considering a radiant floor loop of hot water
what was the reason you declined this path?
im considering elgena system that total composites packages.

 

[java]

i read someplace where you were considering a radiant floor loop of hot water
what was the reason you declined this path?
im considering elgena system that total composites packages.

I had not really considered it, but doing it again I certainly would! Warm floors would be so nice in the winter.

It seemed like a more complicated system when I was designing things, and I just kind of put it away. A shared heat loop with the engine, to use for heat while driving, and engine pre heating would be a nice benefit also, but does add a bit more complexity.

I was not familiar with the Elgena system, I am not sure a 12v on demand type heater would do it. I would look into the webasto/espar type water heaters if it were me.

 

[java]

Well I have been noodling all week, I am leaning towards no winch in the front. I think if I need one, its going to be needed going backwards. Last chance for votes

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

I vote multi mount- can be used for either. And kept out of the elements when not needed. It would probably be a 150# setup though, even with synthetic line.

 

[java]

I vote multi mount- can be used for either. And kept out of the elements when not needed. It would probably be a 150# setup though, even with synthetic line.

I just cant trust a receiver hitch with the kind of weight I have....

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

fair enough, it would have to be well built as far as the carrier and receiver mounts. Probably a better idea to go fixed.

we have had some class IV, V stingers used to haul some pretty heavy critters and equipment. But even at that its something like 15k, rated which would be close to 1/2 or so of breaking strength- 25-30k.

and the Pintle hitches used by our big rigs, but those are direct to the frame.

 

[luthj]

It wouldn't be too hard to fab up a bolt/weld on pin type receiver mount for a 16klb winch. Alternatively you could rig a cradle that will accept two short lines to your frame rail recovery points. With a short jumper for electric power, you could attach the winch front/rear, or even on one side.

 

[java]

fair enough, it would have to be well built as far as the carrier and receiver mounts. Probably a better idea to go fixed.

we have had some class IV, V stingers used to haul some pretty heavy critters and equipment. But even at that its something like 15k, rated which would be close to 1/2 or so of breaking strength- 25-30k.

and the Pintle hitches used by our big rigs, but those are direct to the frame.

Yes If I was to do a hitch style I would do a double receiver.

It wouldn't be too hard to fab up a bolt/weld on pin type receiver mount for a 16klb winch. Alternatively you could rig a cradle that will accept two short lines to your frame rail recovery points. With a short jumper for electric power, you could attach the winch front/rear, or even on one side.

Could do a cradle, but that seems like a lot of additional rigging/failure points....

 

[patoz]

I have a portable Warn 9,000 lb. winch that is setup for the front right now, but it will be replaced with a new Warn 12,000 lb. ZEON Platinum 12-Sw /wireless controller, and will be mounted in the Warn stainless steel transformer bumper mount. One that is done, the portable will be designated for the rear bumper.

 

[Alloy]

Few years ago I fabbed a mount for a 20K winch. I copied the bolting sytem/locations used for a quick disconnect snow plow.

 

[java]

Few years ago I fabbed a mount for a 20K winch. I copied the bolting sytem/locations used for a quick disconnect snow plow.

Very interesting idea! But I have a bumper getting bolted to the frame horns.

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