Member Since: 06 Jan 2011
Location: Bari
Posts: 26
Interested in hidden winch mount, winch, snorkel...
Hello!
I'm interested in the hidden mount and if possible suggestions on who can do a nice installation in the south east. (Any group buys/installations coming up?)
Great if the garage suggested also can installation winch, A-bar, snorkel (RAI) and underbody protection as I would like to have it all done at once. Hopefully there's a place not overcharging for doing it all!?
With the hidden mount is it ok to use another winch than Warn as they are so expensive! Any suggestion in the 5-700 GBP price range, preferably with wireless remote control. I've looked at e.g. T-max and Goodwinch - any feedback from users???
Too bad it's not legal to put a nice ARB bumper on a 2008! They look great and you don't need to be so worried for crashing the plastics!...
Many questions but as many of you are the D3 experts any suggestions are much appreciated.
well i can still supply the hidden mount there are lots of other winches to use as long as they are low line onesHome of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication [email protected] D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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16th Jan 2011 7:12 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6271
I like the idea of hidden winch bumper like Devon 44's which in me opinion makes pulling out of trouble a bit more safe for bumper as fair-lead wound not have a chance to move any direction
The hidden mount is a lot neater, but one still has to buy extra diesel to cart the additional weight around all the time. And then it is still no use at all if you are stuck and want to winch yourself back out.
So what I would really like is a frame to fit a winch into that can plug into the standard NA square receiver at the rear, with a similar mount at the front hidden behind the number plate. If it can be done, how much would it cost?A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
16th Jan 2011 8:38 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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But arn't you going to have to carry the winch around in case you need it G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
never though of that and yes Grzesiul you can pull from any direction with mine if it put on rightHome of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication [email protected] D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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But arn't you going to have to carry the winch around in case you need it
Not when going to the chippie, or Tesco, or the coffee shop, or B&Q, or the tenthousand mundane places it goes that I should probably walk to! Just load it in along with the other off-road stuff when likely to be required.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
you don't look the type to go to the chippy tesco yes there are some seres mounds in the road on their car parks did once winch myself on a car park in Chester real got some funny look but i got off Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication [email protected] D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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16th Jan 2011 10:05 pm
cold_n_wet
Member Since: 05 May 2009
Location: Bergen
Posts: 1509
I have Ray's mount and a Goodwinch 12000C.
I had help from TLO to mount it, but it still took a day.
Its hard to get the freespool lever to move, but I just pay it out.
I went with the hidden mount rather then removable due to the fact that it is always available, and the removable 1 takes room in the boot, and is always at home in the garage when you need it.
You some times suddenly need it when you drive off into a deep snow drift and chains can't get you out
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16th Jan 2011 10:08 pm
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Hi cold_n_wet,
I suspect that you meant 10forCash (TFC) rather than TLO.
Best Wishes,
peterThe Bearded Dragon
17th Jan 2011 3:02 am
cold_n_wet
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yep your right BW, was pretty tired when I wrote that.
Ten for Cash helped me get it mounted.
Thanks for pointing that out IDTOOL PRO / Faultmate programing and BAS remaping services in Norway.
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Hopefully there's a place not overcharging for doing it all!?
there are lots of other winches to use as long as they are low line ones
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