Thread: Runva winches

Why don't you get a multi mount base that fits into a standard removable tow bar mount.
I have a 9000 lb Warne thats been on my last 3 Hilux's and is 25 years old.
Carry it in the truck only when Im away in the mountains.
Fits the front or rear tow bar receiver.
Have a heavy wiring loom that that has electric forklift connectors at both ends and a master switch under the bonnet thats also been on the last three trucks. Just change it over when I get a new truck.
That way its never been under water.
Can be fitted front or back only when needed.
Can also be used on any other vehicle as I have an additional set of fly leeds that can be carried.

Main thing is you don't loose money leaving it in a vehicle every time you upgrade and as I said its never been under water.
Easy to make a mount up or have a handy mate with a welder make one.
Great way to use cheaper winch and not have the same issues with rust etc.

This image is not my one but very similar.


As a note also.
Modern 4x4s need a heavy earth lead to the winch from the battery as the earth to chassis is very light now and you can not pull enough current through them.

Originally Posted by akaroa1

Why don't you get a multi mount base that fits into a standard removable tow bar mount.
I have a 9000 lb Warne thats been on my last 3 Hilux's and is 25 years old.
Carry it in the truck only when Im away in the mountains.
Fits the front or rear tow bar receiver.
Have a heavy wiring loom that that has electric forklift connectors at both ends and a master switch under the bonnet thats also been on the last three trucks. Just change it over when I get a new truck.
That way its never been under water.
Can be fitted front or back only when needed.
Can also be used on any other vehicle as I have an additional set of fly leeds that can be carried.

Main thing is you don't loose money leaving it in a vehicle every time you upgrade and as I said its never been under water.
Easy to make a mount up or have a handy mate with a welder make one.
Great way to use cheaper winch and not have the same issues with rust etc.

This image is not my one but very similar.
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As a note also.
Modern 4x4s need a heavy earth lead to the winch from the battery as the earth to chassis is very light now and you can not pull enough current through them.

There are so many things I like about this set up and is the way I've thought about doing it in the past. A number of the people I've seen winch themselves out was because they got hung up, ... on the winch sticking out the front (and stuck on the towbar at the back stopping traction). So many set ups bugger up your approach angle. Particularly the factory mechanical winches on the likes of the old cruisers and safaris.