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  1. 4th June 2013, 08:55 PM #1
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    Def90: Which winch Ramsey 8.5e vs Runva 9500lb

    Guys the Ramsay is $500 kiwi 30m wire rope and the Runva $599 30m dyneema. I think Ramsay have a good name but not sure of current draw vs Runva which told is high (single battery).

    Overall extra $99 worth it for Runva with 1000lb more pull and dyneema??
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  2. 5th June 2013, 06:56 AM #2
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    All I can say is I have had a Ramsey REP 8000 for more than 20 years and 3 different vehicles and apart from replacing the solenoid box with a new one a few years back it has been perfect. I don't know where the current Ramseys are made but mine was made in the USA.
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  3. 5th June 2013, 08:09 AM #3
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    Don't know anything about either of those winches but I'll offer the two following observations.

    1. More pulling power often means the same size motor with lower gearing.

    2. Dual batteries aren't necessary to run a winch, in fact a lot of dual battery installs aren't fit for this purpose at all (ie 2nd battery is a deep cycle). A large capacityhigh quality AGM main battery is a good option for winching.
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  4. 5th June 2013, 09:52 AM #4
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    Made in USA still. Definitely 1 batt. Hoping 8500lb is big enough to pull out heavy cruisers and nissans.
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  5. 5th June 2013, 10:58 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08 View Post
    Made in USA still. Definitely 1 batt. Hoping 8500lb is big enough to pull out heavy cruisers and nissans.
    Liking it!!! 8500 would be plenty for the 90.

    To be honest, its the only use my winch has seen in 3 years as well...

    The problem with a 90 is usually your own weight (or lack thereof!) which means you get dragged - locked wheels, brakes, chocks and all - toward the stricken Japanese lump!

    Not too bad if you can tie your own rear recovery points to a tree to anchor yourself down though...

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  6. 5th June 2013, 11:15 AM #6
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    LOL - which is why I invested in the rear box reciever hitch!
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  7. 5th June 2013, 12:59 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08 View Post
    LOL - which is why I invested in the rear box reciever hitch!
    Better be careful, you might end up with a D91.5 for your trouble!
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  8. 6th June 2013, 05:59 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by n plus one View Post
    Better be careful, you might end up with a D91.5 for your trouble!
    But a 90 is already 92 and 63/64ths

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    Quote Originally Posted by TonyC View Post
    But a 90 is already 92 and 63/64ths

    Tony
    Looks like you have been winching too much already.
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  10. 7th June 2013, 06:28 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by carlschmid2002 View Post
    Looks like you have been winching too much already.
    I thought my 130 (127) was meant to be that long I must go easier with the Tirfor next time I'm out.

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