Member Since: 16 Dec 2008
Location: Milan Area
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Winch advice needed
Hi all
I bought a RLD hidden mount and now it's time to install an hidden winch.
Any advice about which winch install without having to sell one kidney?
Max
Discovery 3 "Tank", 2.7 TDV6 - Fully Land Rover Passion edition
LR4 "Enterprise", 5.0 V8 Petrol: now factory style but it will be like that for a long time
L322 "Centurion 3.6 TDV8", Land Rover Passion edition in progress
28th Jan 2016 8:52 am
Panoramix
Member Since: 16 Dec 2008
Location: Milan Area
Posts: 3247
nobody can help me mates?
someone has installed a 12000lb in the RLD hidden mount?
Which model?
Discovery 3 "Tank", 2.7 TDV6 - Fully Land Rover Passion edition
LR4 "Enterprise", 5.0 V8 Petrol: now factory style but it will be like that for a long time
L322 "Centurion 3.6 TDV8", Land Rover Passion edition in progress
30th Jan 2016 9:05 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
Super winch Ep9 or TDs goldfish, don't scrimp on it, important piece of kit2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
30th Jan 2016 10:23 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169
I to have a cheaper winch in a hidden mount on mine as i could not justify the price of a top speck one but i dont intend using it much and do regular checks on it to male sure it all works Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
31st Jan 2016 8:58 am
Landy_andy
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 676
If your not worried about the looks/name get a Goodwinch. They always just work, don't look great, are slow, and soon get tatty, but always work and have great after sales should you have a problem. Phone David up (get a seat first) and ask any questions, they will be fully answered, and he will probably knock 15-20% off it for you.
I agree with Andy. My Goodwinch used on a trailer has never let me down. I highly recommend them and why does anyone want a high speed whinch unles you are on a jungle or mountain rally.
31st Jan 2016 2:35 pm
Landy_andy
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 676
I had the Goodwinch 1200 on my defender, and it was just too slow for driver assisted recovery, a 9500 would have been much better. But still great kit.
Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 840
To restrict an old thread.
Is a superwinch Tiger Shark 11,500 lb winch with synthetic dynema rope a good fit for a hidden winch and any Good?
I have been offered one cheapish.
Not sure how much I would use it, but it is on the wish list. D3 HSE TDV6 Auto. Bonatti Grey.
Mods:
V8 Brake upgrade (front Only), Full height Luggage guard, Rubber mats all round, RLD spare wheel protector, Terra Firma Steering and Transmission guard, Smoooooth Nappa steering wheel, Clock on dash and Reverse home lights. National Luna split charge system, front and rear light guards, Danhag GSM (on loan), JE stage 1 remap... Zero money
15th Jan 2017 1:08 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169
If it's cheap enough then buy it you know you want to Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
15th Jan 2017 1:12 pm
SWR
Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 840
Sadly it's not cheap enough to be a no brainier right now.
£425. Rrp £650 but it is a good price.D3 HSE TDV6 Auto. Bonatti Grey.
Mods:
V8 Brake upgrade (front Only), Full height Luggage guard, Rubber mats all round, RLD spare wheel protector, Terra Firma Steering and Transmission guard, Smoooooth Nappa steering wheel, Clock on dash and Reverse home lights. National Luna split charge system, front and rear light guards, Danhag GSM (on loan), JE stage 1 remap... Zero money
15th Jan 2017 6:36 pm
Landy_andy
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 676
Personally it's too cheap. My experience of cheap winches is that they never work when needed, and then parts are either not sold, or v expensive.
Andy.
15th Jan 2017 7:25 pm
SWR
Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 840
Andy,
Aren't Superwinch a good make with a good reputation? RRP of £650 doesn't sound cheap to me.
I know the tiger shark is their entry level unit but you would hope (what I perceive) to be a good make with 40+ years of experience would still make a good basic unit. I am more then happy to be corrected. D3 HSE TDV6 Auto. Bonatti Grey.
Mods:
V8 Brake upgrade (front Only), Full height Luggage guard, Rubber mats all round, RLD spare wheel protector, Terra Firma Steering and Transmission guard, Smoooooth Nappa steering wheel, Clock on dash and Reverse home lights. National Luna split charge system, front and rear light guards, Danhag GSM (on loan), JE stage 1 remap... Zero money
15th Jan 2017 7:49 pm
Landy_andy
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 676
Sorry, missed your higher post and just noticed the £425 bit and commented on that.
Yes superwinch is a good make, and £425, sounds good.
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