What winch do you use?

[caglezxj]

I wanted to start a topic about what winch you prefer. I would like to know what you look for in a winch as well, like cost,durability, spare parts, etc. Also about customer service. How many people here are looking for a winch? I am signing on moto-alliance as a sponsor. They sell the viper winch and anyone who has experience with this winch please speak up.

I have had 3 vipor winches, 2 - 3,000lbs and 1 - 4,000lbs. I prefer running a heavy duty winch on the Ranger thats why I use the 4,000lb. I look for a company to offer spare parts, or be able to send a product back for repair. Warranty of a product and it be durable. I used the 3,000lb winch's alot. I had a 700 sportsman and honda rincon 700 that loved the mud. I never had a issue out of any of those. I have used my 4,000lb once since I had it. The mounting bracket that came with my Ranger Kit worked perfectly. They supply a handle bar mount rocker switch and a corded remote. I had a contactor that was bad and called there customer service and they sent one out free of charge. They also offer spare parts once your winch is out of the warranty.

[bob]

I have the Warn 4000lb winch that was an option when I orderd my XP. I just got a snatch block, and I now need a tree-saver strap. Any input on where to get a strap would be helpful. thanks.

[Bigdog800efi]

what length and What # strength

[caglezxj]

Hey,

Our sponsor FoxValleyATV.com can "hook you up" on the strap.   I would post up in his sponsor section and ask him about his straps. Plus this would help add topics to his area. He has some really good deals. BigDog800efi is the go to person for foxvalleyatv. Lets keep this topic based on winches.

Josh

[ALAG3]

     I just purchased a Venom 4000# winch for my Ranger, but previously had a 2500# Warn on my Yamaha Grizzly.  I posted a question about Venom winches on another forum and 10 out of 12 responses were positive.  When it came down to it, the Venom is a fraction of the cost of the Warn, so I figured if it died prematurely, I could replace it several times and still be ahead of the game.  Not to mention, this weekend, my Warn stopped working!  I have not used the Venom yet, but it is installed and seems to be a nice piece of equipment.  The company also offers replacement parts on their website.

[GPER]

I have a Warn 8274 that I have had for almost 30 years, I can still get parts when I need them. I did get some Christmas money that I was either going to get a winch or I should get a trailer to haul my Ranger on.

[vanillagorilla]

i got a 4000lb gorilla.  got a buddy of mine who has an online store and he sells them.  like he said before if it peters out and u buy another it is still cheaper than a warn.  but we haven't had but three of them go bad.  we sent them back to gorilla and they sent us new ones.

[caglezxj]

I have always wondered if gorilla, venom , viper are tied together. I will have to ask one day.

[Code Blue]

I have the Warn 4000lb winch that was an option when I orderd my XP. I just got a snatch block, and I now need a tree-saver strap. Any input on where to get a strap would be helpful. thanks.

I went to my local 4x4 shop and found an accessory kit (in a heavy pocketed bag) from Warn and it has everything you need for winching..

[ALAG3]

yeah that kit is probably my next purchase.  I have a snatch block, but would like tree strap also and it comes in the kit.

[Code Blue]

I wanted to tell everyone about a cool option I put on both of my razors. But first a little build up, I was out with a buddy 2 years ago in my ranger and we high centered in the snow. Now two things happened that I'll never forget, never tell your buddy who is in a full leg cast " will be in and out in no time", and never open your ranger glove box only to discover your winch trigger (hand control) is back at the house in the trailer..

Now for what I've done.. We installed in-dash rocker switches and wired them into the existing wiring and now you can use either the remote trigger or the rocker switch. This is just one of those ideas I thought would save someone else if I passed it along. Those rocker switches came from NAPA..

Happy winching everyone..

[vanillagorilla]

your winch kits didn't include a rocker switch with it.  everyone that i had got had one in it.

[Code Blue]

I bought two from my polaris dealer for the Razor and nether of them came with one. These are the Razor specific winches, Warn RT30, polaris part #2876446

[vanillagorilla]

makes since i reckon.  they probaly guessed that not too many guys would want to be drilling holes in a new ride to mount a switch.

[caglezxj]

I have both on my ranger and like the idea of being seated or standing outside.