Anybody want to buy a Winch?

I wonder if there is a market for fake plastic winches, snorkels, auto tune antennas, high lift jacks etc so you can look like a serious off roader but without the cost?

In the 80's in Sydney there was a mob who would mud spray your vehicle so it looked like you had been out playing in the fun stuff.

Pete, I've wondered about that Autotune on the back of your Jack. Didn't look quite kosher to me! LOL

You got me Al!

But the plastic accessories are so much lighter than the real thing - a great fuel saving.

The list goes on - empty plastic jerry cans and a vinyl inflatable fake spare tyre for the roof racks (which are also plastic). Dummy lightforce lights (big saving on wiring).

:o)

Pete

I think you may be on to something Pete! Interested in a partnership?
The inflatable fake spare tyre would really cut down my roof-rack load.
How about wrap-over fattie mud tyres?
Navy blue singlets with built-in shoulders & biceps?

And then there are the cateriing items like pre cooked camp oven bread - just heat it up.

And a "30 Day Warranty". Wow, that's just about enough time to go out and get bogged just to try it out.

Even if it only worked once it would be enough though. Because most people will tell you that they "carried one for years but only used it once"

But having spent years bagging people with winches I couldn't fit one now even if it was free! lol

I could use a good working "WENCH'

WINCH Nick, W I N C H. They are to get you OUT of trouble, not IN.

When I worked for a now defunct mining company their policy was no winches as it would encourage staff to get further into trouble.

I think they all look the same, mate, but you don't know what's inside.

You're lucky, I think.

I have one from Aldi, 9500lbs, made in China. I bought it 3 years ago, $600 and haven't fitted it 'cos I need a bar and suspension and haven't got there yet. The winch itself APPEARS to be A1. The solenoid box is crap and I've heard bad reports about the winch. But perhaps the reporters (who have something to sell, or who have spent a lot more money) have had a self-interest??

I'm now getting the bar and suspension and have been talked out of using that winch in favour of another Chinese made (at considerable extra cost, but still half the price of a Warn) from a reputable 4WD shop. It will be supported with field warranty and service, rather than store warranty from a grocery shop.

Cheers

Frank