Off Road Podcast 249 – Which Winch?

Tonight, Jeremy’s does a sweet installation on the Jeep, Aaron meets a listener, & Ben plays hookie.

Welcome to the Off Road Podcast. Today we will be exploring the off road world whether you like crawling up rock ledges or enjoy exploring the backroads with your family. Stay with us to learn some off road news, and topics to interest every guy & girl who craves the outdoors as seen through the windshield. I am Jeremy and I’m here Aaron. How are you doing?

Jeremy – Daughter is here. Installed the new car seat base in my Jeep. Went out wheeling with Rick out at Tahuya.

Aaron – Met up with a listener in my local town.  He drives a 3rd gen Taco and likes to do fab work.  I’m hoping I can get out with him eventually as we like to explore the same areas.

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LISTENER FEEDBACK

Hey Guys, I think on the latest podcast you mentioned using a T3 tent for the winter camping.  I am not quite ready to make the jump to a rooftop but would like a good tent for PacNW camping.  Something quick to setup and will keep me dry. I like the idea of being able to stand up in the tent but at 6’3″ I would not be able to in the T3.  The T4 seems just so much bigger when collapsed. I have a 2019 Ranger Crew with a short bed and I think the T4 wouldn’t lay flat in the bed. What are your thoughts on the T3 as far as quality use?  Do you “miss” not having a taller roof?

Dave M.

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MAIN TOPIC  

• Choosing a winch
  • Size
    • Style M8274
  • Brand
  • Synthetic vs Steel
  • Wireless vs non-wireless
  • PTO & 24v options
• Mounting
  • Full steel bumper
    • Bumper encompasses winch
    • Winch sits on top of bumper
  • Hidden winch plate
  • Receiver mount
  • On a car trailer
• Stretching winch line
• Techniques  
  • Single line pull
  • Double line pull
  • Redirect
  • Pulling yourself in reverse
  • Using the winch to remove obstacles like downed trees
  • Campsite zipline
• Accessories
  • Shackles 
    • Hard
    • Soft 
    • Wireless Controllers
    • Also dash mounted switch controls
  • Snatch block
  • Snatch ring
  • Line dampener
  • Tree strap
  • Line extension
  • Land anchor
  • Floor mat
• Winch substitutes  
  • Hi-Lift jack
  • Come-a-long
  • Ratchet strap
  • Bog Out

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