Thread: Hand Winch at repco reckon its any good?

Originally Posted by Scouse

I knew there was a method in my madness !!

Make sure you get a snatch block Matt. The winches can be hard work without one.

I would but the 4wd place here closed down. I need a tree trunk protector, extension strap and a couple more shackles aswell.

What are these generally worth, there are few on ebay but i dont know if they are good price or not. There is a tree trunk protector and two shackles for $49 buy it now how is that for value, worth buying? Matt

Originally Posted by waynep

Looks more like a BigHaul or ARB Magnum than a Tirfor.
Unless you are used to using these things, strongly advise you practise setting it up with your own car before you need to use it in earnest.

I agree it looks like a Bighaul. I have a Magnum and haven't needed to use it yet, glad I have not wasted money on a Bull Bar electric job as I wouldn't have used it either.
A hand winch is all that is needed just in case.

Originally Posted by LoadedDisco

I agree it looks like a Bighaul. I have a Magnum and haven't needed to use it yet, glad I have not wasted money on a Bull Bar electric job as I wouldn't have used it either.
A hand winch is all that is needed just in case.

I felt the same way, couldnt justify the cost of an electric one a hand winch is all i need. Matt

Matt,

There was a stall at the expo selling Black Rat recovery gear including hand winches...last year they offered to sell the stuff at show prices after the event..maybe Barney could help with a contact.