Wheel Mounted Winches

Yes, that's it Richard.

It does seem to have some merit on first impressions. but.........

If it really was so great, wouldn't everyone have one?

Jees methpete, you beat me to it. Made one for my swb landy 30 odd years ago.
Must be the glasses of red!!

Tony

Been around for a long time. Have a copy of plans for one from the May 1981 edition of Overlander (page 56). Simple and yet effective.

Been around for a long time. Have a copy of plans for one from the May 1981 edition of Overlander (page 56). Simple and yet effective.

Hi'ya Willem,

Yair, they do look a bit messy.

I have never had need of a winch in desert treks and anyway I don't fancy digging holes to bury the spare wheel as an anchor. I don't visit goat tracks in the High Country and I avoid mud like the plague. I do carry a pair of MaxTrax and a strap but have only ever used them on other's vehicles.

I seem to know of more people with unused winches than with used ones and I really don't want to add more weight to the Troopy. Tell me Willem, have you ever got into a situation where you could not have got out without a winch?
And if someone suggests a hand-winch......... forget it. I'll take the bus home!
Oh, and the high-lift jack serves only to keep the rear end from bouncing.

I know, I know, the day will come !!!!!!

But for my first trip to Cape York next year I was just wondering if one may be desirable. Mind you I would have to get the purchase cost past The Treasurer! lol

Reading back over this, I seem to have resolved my own question !!!!

Hi Allan

A winch is a handy thing.

Various mishaps throughout the years

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Cheers

Willem, It's a good thing that you had a winch to pull those fellows out eh?

I mean, who would put his vehicle in those situations? LOL

LOL... :-))

That bull-bar must weigh almost as much as the Suzuki it's on! LOL :)

I always carry a handwinch when off the blacktop - it's like insurance and seatbelts: you hope you never need them but they're there just in case.

Those wheel mounted winches look a lot quicker/easier though...

Haha...Suzuki had alloy Bullbar. Made it meself. Did actually rip the wholle caboodle off the front trying to snatch another small vehcile out of a rising creek....what a mess....bb and winch went home on the roofrack...lol...those were the days.....

Yeah Scott, That's the conclusion I've come to also.