Repco sale again
Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 20:17
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Peter McGuckian (Member)
OK OK! Let's hope this is a real sale from Repco. Junk mail tonight advertises a 9,500lb winch for $699 ($200 off). Has anyone fitted a Repco winch and any feedback before I become the guinea pig? That's if they have any.
Peter
Reply By: D-Jack - Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 20:23
Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 20:23
Are you sure that's not $2000 off????
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Follow Up By: Nudenut - Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 20:29
Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 20:29
oops...is that why its so cheap!...printing error eh?
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Follow Up By: gramps - Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 21:15
Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 21:15
Nudie,
If that is the politically correct version how do I now phrase "nag attack" :)
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Reply By: ACDC - Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 21:44
Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 21:44
Cheap Chinese rubbish.
I heard today a certain company that have waterproof
winches is no more!
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Follow Up By: Andrew (Whyalla SA) - Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 22:36
Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 22:36
Are you referring to Brawn?
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Reply By: Brett_B - Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 22:30
Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 22:30
For $699 I would give it a try,
You may only use it only once a year.
It has 3 year warranty I read.
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Reply By: Brett_B - Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 22:33
Wednesday, Oct 05, 2005 at 22:33
Oh, what about the $70 Cyclone air compressor, was thinking about getting one, anyone got one, they any good ?
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Follow Up By: Brew69(SA) - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 06:33
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 06:33
I have been using one for last couple of years......so far so good.
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 01:24
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 01:24
bloke in our club bought one today. he was braggin about it at the meeting
cheap chinese crap. Buy a used Warn for same $, and have it serviced.
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Follow Up By: Rock Crawler - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 21:11
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 21:11
Funny thing is that I have heard more warn
winches giving up that chinnes versions lol
I wonder where warn get made ?
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 22:44
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 22:44
probably since theres 19421309230498 more warns, adn they been round longer :P
what do 99% of comp dudes use? high mounts.
when ya callin?
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Follow Up By: Rock Crawler - Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 07:43
Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 07:43
I bet there are more chinese
winches on the market that what there is warn.
Why do comp blokes use warn high mount uuummmm maby because its the only company that makes them
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 12:13
Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 12:13
Brawn was makin high mounts too.. photos in a mag about 2 yrs ago, not sure
... and the reason they use high mounts??
They are the best... none of the comp dudes are using Who flung Dung $10.00
winches are they?
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Follow Up By: Rock Crawler - Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 12:21
Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 12:21
Brawn make
winches do they ? gee your up to date
10 dollar
winches , ill have some of them , like were does someone get a 10 buck winch . Comp dudes use high mount because they have a reduction drive gears , that make wnching slower , but much stronger . If your the only comapy supplying the high mount , its a little hard to go anywere else isnt it
get your facts straight , then come talk to me .
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 12:46
Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 12:46
Comp dudes use high mount because they have a reduction drive gears , that make wnching slower
Slower? Highmount Warns Slower than Low Mounts? LMAO
get your facts straight , then come talk to me .
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Follow Up By: Rock Crawler - Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 17:01
Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 17:01
gee you have no idea sometimes. Ring your mates tomorrow ask them , then call me with sh*t didnt knpow that one dude lol
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Oct 12, 2005 at 00:00
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2005 at 00:00
Go look at the warn site.
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Follow Up By: Rock Crawler - Wednesday, Oct 12, 2005 at 08:29
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2005 at 08:29
I specificly explained how it all works in detail over the phone yesterday , yet today you insist on coming on this
forum to say a silly coment like look a the warn site . You agreed on the phone and understood the diffrence. Is it really so important for you to come hear and try to look good and win every argument . Because if this is the case , just let me know , and ill agree with you every time ..
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 23:45
Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 23:45
Just having some fun dude.. dont stress...
__________________________________________
9500 XP
Line Pull.2000 Lbs
Line Speed FT./min 16.8
http://www.bigballsoffroad.com/prod811.htm
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High mount
Line Pull 2000 Lbs.
Line Speed 22 Ft./min
http://www.bigballsoffroad.com/prod52.htm
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High mounts are faster.
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Follow Up By: Rock Crawler - Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 23:54
Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 23:54
here we go again
like a merry go round
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Saturday, Oct 15, 2005 at 00:17
Saturday, Oct 15, 2005 at 00:17
Stuck here with cammo sick as crap....
run out of bedding :( bleep in bleep chicken at nandos.... and the lounge has taken a dose too :(
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Reply By: chump_boy - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 08:43
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 08:43
Let me say up front, I import and sell these
winches. So take what I say with a grain of salt. (Just to keep it fair, I've never mentioned which one(s) I import on this
forum....)
Anyway, these
winches are pretty good quality units. The Repco ones come from China with a 1 year warranty, so the second and third years are being worn by Repco themselves.
Now, not forgetting I do import and sell these units, we have had one warranty claim in about 6 months of trading. Thats it. That claim was for a broken brake unit from inside the drum, which was either a manufacturing fault, or a case of "bouncing" the landcruiser on the cable. No way of telling. We also have a supply of gearboxes, brakes, motors and remote units that we have not touched yet.
As to them selling the 9500lb units, I don't know why they are bothering. The 12000lb units are stronger, and don't cost that much more to purchase. If they can sell the 95000lb ones for $699 (don't know how - they must have brought in quite a few...lol..), surely they could sell the 12000lb ones for $799 or so. Ours retail for a little more than that, but we only bring over 35 at a time (the most a cruiser can tow..), so not too much of a discount for us. We also sell ours with the mounting plate and a cover...
Anyway, don't be too put off by them being made in China. Does anyone know where the Warne X-series are made, by any chance?
Cheers,
Chump
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Follow Up By: Gerhardp1 - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:36
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:36
When did they build the
bridge?
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Follow Up By: chump_boy - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:41
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:41
lol......i was thinking, what the hell? what
bridge?
I pick them up from Botany. 35
Winches, mounting plates, and all the bits and pieces weigh 2.5 tonnes. My trailer weighs 1 tonne.
Any more, and I would have to hire a truck.
Cheers
Chump
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Follow Up By: Gerhardp1 - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:47
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:47
He he, I can be obtuse at times. Not too many people pick it, but you did!
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Follow Up By: chump_boy - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:56
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:56
Obtuse, hey?
I prefer to think of it as a little bit left of centre......
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Follow Up By: ACDC - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 23:23
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 23:23
Only one warranty claim in 6 months give it time, the hand control switches pack up the solenoid packs stuff up the motors rust inside and the brushes seize the bronze end bush dry out and squeel the sliding clutch ring stick there not enough room for the cable on the drum so when it bunches up the tie bars snap, just to name a few of my own experiences with these
winches!
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Reply By: Leroy - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:49
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:49
A lot of
winches come from the same facatory. Brawn, TMax, Ox, Repco. They can't be that any worse that a xd9000 warn! They leak water etc if you don't maintain it.
Leroy
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Follow Up By: Leroy - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:54
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 13:54
I'd love an edit function sometimes!!!
A lot of
winches come from the same facatory. Brawn, TMax, Ox, Repco. They can't be any worse than a xd9000 warn! They'll leak water etc if you don't maintain them.
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Follow Up By: gramps - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 15:31
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 15:31
Add a spellcheck as well :)
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Follow Up By: Leroy - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 15:50
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 15:50
don't know how we survived without ms word and a spelling checker. May have to compose, spellcheck then cut and paste from word in future lol.
Leroy
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Follow Up By: gramps - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 15:51
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 15:51
Yer not the onlee wun :)
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Follow Up By: ACDC - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 18:44
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 18:44
They might come from the same factory but they have different assembly lines cheapo line/ quality line.Repco would be buying there cheapo winch for about $200 dollars US
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Follow Up By: chump_boy - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 19:51
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 19:51
ACDC,
I guess someone that sells the more expensive lines told you that.
Everything that comes out of that factory is put together by the same people. Different colors, different shaped drums, different stickers on the final product.
They are some mighty expensive stickers....
lol
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 22:45
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 22:45
then again any winch will leak if you dont maintain them..
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Reply By: chump_boy - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 14:49
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 14:49
Does anyone actually know where certain big name brands are made?
I have had a look around the Engel site - they don't say where they are made.
Waeco admit they are made in China. Warne don't have any info either. ARB don't have a lot to say either......
It makes you wonder.....
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Follow Up By: gramps - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 15:33
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 15:33
That may spark a round of righteous indignation :)
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Follow Up By: Brett_B - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 20:27
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 20:27
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it a Customs requirement to state country of manufacture ? (At least on the packaging maybe not the advertising)
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 20:47
Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 20:47
Not worth correcting if your right or wrong , twas a time not even that long ago that ALL things made "in japan " was deemed as the pitts ,,look around now at cars/4x4/anything electronic/ ect.ect.ect ,, all the good gear in your own house and garage is made in japan /taiwan /korea /ect. so now put the ' ITS MADE IN CHINA ' good old Aussie crappola on to China ,,, If we as a country cannot come to terms that we are only a pimple population wise in the global scheme of planet Earth ,, f----------rk ,time for another beer.
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Reply By: Member - sydney B (WA) - Wednesday, Oct 12, 2005 at 02:03
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2005 at 02:03
Check out Ebay, got my 12000lb winch (chinese) for $610.00,missed one at $560.00. Importer carries spare parts , 12 month warranty.
The winch is carried inside my GQ . I have a winch receiver (also off Ebay $60.00 )
front and back,as I travell on my own I consider it CHEAP insurance.
p.s Hills hoists,Victa lawnmowers are made in China....Cheers Syd.
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