General questions and answers about winches

The majority of winches are sold without any accessories, however you may find some distributors that will make a deal that could include things such as remote cable control and fairlead hawser. When purchasing a winch you will also need the mounting kit designed for your vechicle. It is strongly recommended that you purchase the manufacturers mounting kit since it will have been designed to work specifically with your equipment and will include the necessary safety features.

Even though your winch will now work, you will be limited to straight line pulls between two vehicles. If you were to add the following items it will greatly increase your winch's usefulness:

1. Tree saver strap (wrapping a cable directly around a tree will damage the tree
and will kink your cable)
2. Some clevis pins
3. Snatch blocks
4. A choke chain
5. Thick leather gloves

Important things to consider when buying a winch for a truck

Types of winch gear systems

Difference between a series wound motor and permanent magnet motor

Electrical systems ability to cope with electrical winches

About receiver mounted winches

What comes with a winch when you buy it

Safety equipment needed

The reliability of a winch cable

Maintenance of winches

Using snatch blocks

Anchoring your vehicle when winching another vehicle