How to choose a car winch

When we buy an SUV, we hope for its 100% all-terrain quality. Of course, such models are capable of more than passenger cars, but you should not overestimate their potential. After all, this is a car, not a tractor or a tank.

Winch will help improve all-terrain performance. It is designed to transform the physical force, electric traction. So, you can pull the car out of the mud, snow, water, pits and other obstacles that occur on the roads.

Types of automobile winches

It would seem that this is the simplest auto accessories, but even here there are some nuances of choice. First you need to decide on the type of construction:

Manual-simple models. Among the advantages you can highlight the ease of use of the device, low weight, you can use without a source of electricity. Your physical strength is also required for management.
Mechanical-it also works without a power source. Because they do not have their own engine, they are connected to the auto motor. Such models of this kind have a slightly higher traction performance. Resources are limited to the period of engine operation.
Hydraulic. This is already a model with its own engine, so it can be used for any car that is equipped with a hydraulic pump of the necessary power. Designs are protected from exposure to increased levels of moisture and dirt.
Electric. Having the small sizes, such winches differ in the high speed of work. One of the advantages is that they do not depend on the operation of the car’s engine and can even be installed on a stalled vehicle. The devices are equipped with protective systems: overheating, charge-discharge sensors.

So, the choice of the winch depends on your desires and trips. If you are a lover of outdoor activities, very often you have to go on the road, then it is better to purchase an electric model. For those drivers who only want to insure against unforeseen trips, you can choose a mechanical or manual model.

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What you need to know before buying

The main determining parameter of such devices is traction. He determines how much weight the winch can pull out. It is denoted in pounds, which is about 450 g.

For example, if you specify a pulling force of 9 thousand pounds, it means that you can use for cars weighing 2.5 tons approximately.

But note here that this option is provided for normal conditions. That is, the car, for example, weighing 2.5 tons, the winch will pull on a flat surface without serious obstacles. Of course, the higher this parameter, the better. But the winch with a large margin is not recommended to install:

These are your additional expenses: financial and temporary. After all, the winding speed will be much lower.
Due to its large size, there may be some problems with proper installation.
Excessive weight on the front side worsens the vehicle’s permeability.

Useful: multiply the total mass of the vehicle (you can see in the vehicle passport) by one of the appropriate factors:

for rare use-1.2-1.5;
for fishing, active tourism, hunting-1.5-2.0;
for extreme trips and competitions-2-3.

So, you will find out about the tractive effort you need.

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Features of operation

When using a winch, keep the following in mind:

Do not step over the tensioned cable: with a possible rupture you can get serious damage;
wear durable gloves;
Do not use a broken or damaged structure;

Before you buy, you need to clearly define the purpose of using the winch. So, they can be as follows:

for hunting, fishing or outdoor activities;
for extreme tourism;
for sports, competitions;
to overcome off-road.

Consider the level of preparation of the car. Pay attention to the size of the installed wheels. The larger they are, the more powerful the winch should be.

Recommendations for using an electric winch

First you need to install a winch. If you are sure that you can do it yourself, consider the following tips:

The channel should be suitable for its parameters: cut it to the size of the winch and bend to the frame.
If you are installing on a steel surface, be sure to tighten the installation bolts to firmly fix the structure.
Mount the treadmills symmetrically to the drum.
It is recommended to install the relay unit under the hood or, if possible, in the passenger compartment.

If the use of the winch is planned under severe conditions, we advise you to additionally lubricate the gearbox, transmission, fasteners and other components.

Here, you have already installed everything, but this is not all. Before starting work, get the following components:

koroprotektnaya sling: the hook of the cable will be fixed without harm to trees;
durable gloves;
extension cable;
block.

Now you can get to work:

It all starts with the unwinding: unwind the torso to its full length in order to damage the cable less and not to give a strong load on the winch.

It’s best to leave 4 turns on the drum.

Where to pull: it all depends on your situation. For example, if it is a deep rut, then it is better to pull in the side. The winch is easier to pull in a straight line or in the direction of the direction of the wheels of transport.

What to fix? Remember: never fasten to dry trees. It is not recommended to use for such purposes and Christmas trees. If the tree is not very thick, then attach it to the rhizome and in several layers of winding. If there are no trees, you will need to anchor or use an extension.

That's it. The cable is attached. Now you need to pull. When winding the cable, note that it does not wind up in a lot of layers.

So, you need to choose a winch based on the conditions of its use, financial capabilities and your desires.

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