Rope Winch
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 18, 2006 at 21:36
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Builders Mate
Whoever asked about the rope winch from the Qld Camping show, a great little product with a decent rope. The product is the 'Hitch Master' Rope Winch. I bought two for $50, the website is at www.thehitchmaster.com
Reply By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Sunday, Jun 18, 2006 at 22:19
Sunday, Jun 18, 2006 at 22:19
Is this device easy to use or will I need to carry the instructions with me.
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Follow Up By: rustytruck - Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 20:09
Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 20:09
Keep the instructions with you! Takes a bit of memory recall to use without them!
Rusty
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Sunday, Jun 18, 2006 at 22:54
Sunday, Jun 18, 2006 at 22:54
Looks good for someone who can't use a rope
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Follow Up By: Willem - Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 08:19
Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 08:19
I really like the
pic where the Unimog is being winched...I wonder how far he moved it....
As you have said, its a good thing to use if you do not know how to use a rope.
LOL
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 18:32
Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 18:32
Guys,
Not quite that simple.
Being a pulley system, the lifting capability is far in excess to what you will achieve by rope alone.
I happened to be with Roachie when we saw the product being demonstrated last year.
So far, I have resisted the temptation to buy one because I can't think of a lifting situation where I would need it.
To my knowledge, Roachie resisted the temptation too, but he just may have gone back later:-)
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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 20:30
Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 20:30
Hi Sand Man
If you know how to to make a hitch you can make as many as you want to, until you over come the braking strain of the rope.
I have pull a car out of a bog with method.
But can see the need of the tool for ease or if you cannot use a rope
Regards
Richard
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Reply By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 08:01
Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 08:01
Everytime I see these at a show the credit card muscle twitches. They do look impressive.
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Reply By: Member - qld_bushpig - Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 13:07
Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 13:07
I spent about half an hour at the camper show last week, watching and listening to the sales guy. I was very impressed with his demo. Lifted a large motor by one hand using the system. Will get a pair one day. Comes in 2 sizes.
Cheers
jack
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Reply By: Builders Mate - Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 20:54
Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 20:54
The Hitchmaster is a rope winch by the companies definition, however for those who haven't seen the item and the demo don't get the word 'winch' and 'fourby' mixed up. I believe it is an excellent piece of kit as an alternate to a pulley system to up your leverage, however I woudn't consider winching a fourby with it.
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