Superwinch - is it possible to waterproof?
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 09:49
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Cybermike
Hi, The Superwinch that came with my ex-demonstrator HiLux never worked, & just was replaced under warranty. It had
water in it - maybe from a
water crossing - though have heard of another in the same predicament from rain/car washing only. I was told to not take this one through
water - though when low-mounted on a Low'Lux - it's got a snowflake's chance in hell (even just puddles on the road).
Is there any way of waterproofing this winch - short of un-installing it & selling it newish to some other hopeful soul?
Regards.
Reply By: Roughasguts - Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 12:42
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 12:42
Well they sound like rubbish then.
Why not buy an anchor winch surely they can handle a bit of
water.
Cheers.
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Reply By: LeighW - Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 15:17
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 15:17
I know Guest 4x4 in
melbourne insist on sending any winch they are going to install for a client away to be waterproofed / protected before they will install it.
So there must be someone out there doing them.
Cheers
LeighW
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Reply By: Been-Everywhereman - Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 16:23
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 16:23
First of all make sure the winch is not upside down with the drain holes at the top...
The drain holes must be at the bottom.
I had an X9 Superwinch for years and when crossing
water you should use a
water bra and keep moving,,,, you should be fine...
Something is not as it should seem with your winch...
Check it out..
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Follow Up By: Been-Everywhereman - Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 16:24
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 16:24
Also after each dunking you should pull it apart and service it..
I mean after each big trip...
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Reply By: Cybermike - Thursday, Dec 22, 2011 at 05:56
Thursday, Dec 22, 2011 at 05:56
I'll make up a small
water bra or cover just for the winch so it's always there. I'm fearful of even taking it just through rain... & if all else fails to keep it in working order - my boat needs & heavy anchor! Cheers.
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