Removable winch mount

**DT-P38** · 30th March 2011, 10:20 PM

Paid for my Tigerz11 winch today! It's this one >
Tigerz11.com.au

Suppose I better get it settled into the portable cradle and start some serious planning for build of my Junosi Discreet Winch Mount!!!

Might try to make an informal "Melbourne P38 gathering" around this one, anyone interested in a few beers, a chat, and doing some minor car maintenance jobs in my sloping carport some time over the next few months?

**PaulP38a** · 30th March 2011, 10:31 PM

yep, I haven't been down that way in weeks

Might even get my Warn XD winch fitted before then, or bring it down and do it there.

**p38arover** · 14th May 2012, 05:42 PM

How did I miss this?

**p38arover** · 14th May 2012, 06:10 PM

I've updated the link on an earlier page for the winch cradle from Tigerz11.

It's now Tigerz11 - DETACHABLE WINCH HITCH

I just bought one. It was reduced from $79 to $49. However with the shipping and handling charges, it was $75.

**Hoges** · 19th May 2012, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by p38arover

I've updated the link on an earlier page for the winch cradle from Tigerz11.

It's now Tigerz11 - DETACHABLE WINCH HITCH

I just bought one. It was reduced from $79 to $49. However with the shipping and handling charges, it was $75.

Hi Ron, the advert says the cradle has the "...standard 10"x 4" bolt pattern"
Is this exactly 10" x 4" centre to centre on your model? I have an Aldi winch and the 4" measurement is actually 114mm centre to centre... am wondering if 10 x 4 is actually 254mm x 114mm?
cheers

**p38arover** · 19th May 2012, 03:01 PM

I haven't opened the box yet. Having got it, I'm not sure I'll proceed.

**p38arover** · 19th May 2012, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Hoges

am wondering if 10 x 4 is actually 254mm x 114mm?
cheers

Yes. 10" x 4.25"

It's flamin' heavy!

**Hoges** · 19th May 2012, 04:21 PM

Many thanks! Now the question...where does one store it safely for travelling when not in use... in the boot... ?
If it was to be deployed in the rear tow hitch for some reason, am wondering about how to power it... a couple of very heavy gauge cables (#0 or #2 ) I suppose from the main battery or a 100+ AH deep cell in the load compartment...?

**p38arover** · 19th May 2012, 07:53 PM

Allan, those are my dilemmas, too. I have an AGM in the wheel well but I'm not sure that it's suitable for winching.

Also, even with heavy cabling, how does one make a heavy duty, quick release, power connector?

**Hoges** · 19th May 2012, 08:34 PM

Can solve the HD connectors: either Dinse or JB type welding cable connectors should do it... 300amp or 500 amp twist lock/quick release. To power it for short bursts, was thinking about the SSB HVT AGM Deep Cycle 12V 130AH battery 31 size dry cell which is supposedly good for 1000 CCA.
Still a lot to carry around for 'just in case'.
Am thinking of using my winch for a small crane to get garden rubbish etc stuff from the back yard to the top deck of the house (= street level)

it's about a 7m drop...

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