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Being Prepared: A Starter Guide to Recovery Gear
Story and photos by Spencer Whitney We’ve all seen it happen on the trails – someone gets stuck, and a member from the audience offers to help. Too often though,
Ramsey RE8000R Winch
Ramsey’s RE 8000R winch offers a strong worm gear which provides load reversing protection, while the motors and solenoids are grounded directly to the battery. The exclusive semi-automatic RAM-LOK clutch is able to disengage for free spooling, and the entire solenoid assembly is weather-resistant which may come in handy when stuck in a wet environment.
Extreme Terrain Barricade Winch
Extreme Terrain’s Barricade winch provides reliable pulling power for situations when stuck on the trail. With a 5.5-horsepower, 12-volt motor and a gear ratio of 195.4:1, the Barricade can recover your Jeep from the deepest mud or largest rock jam. It is designed to be installed and used directly out of the box and contains 94-feet of steel cable plus a hook, remote control on a 12 foot lead, and a four-way aluminum fairlead.
DK2 Warrior Ninja Series Electric Winches
DK2’s Warrior Ninja Series 12V electric winches are ideal for large ATVs and small trailers and feature a huge high-power motor, heavy-duty clutch, heavy-duty steel gearing and heavy-duty waterproof contactors that ensure reliability. The strengthened steel drum makes it ideal to use with synthetic rope while the watertight four-pin connection allows for the use of a plug-and-play wireless controller. All models are available in synthetic rope or steel.
Bulldog 12K Winch
Bulldog’s new 12K winch features a series-wound, 6.0-horsepower motor with a 450A sealed contactor. It offers either a wired hand control with a 12-ft. lead included, or a wireless option. The three-stage planetary gear will provide the ultimate pulling power while the 100-ft. synthetic rope will not break under even the most strenuous of circumstances.
TrailFX Reflex Series Winches
Description: Off-road enthusiasts can tackle the challenges on the trail head with the Reflex Series winch from TrailFX. Pick your capacity – 8,000 lbs., 9,500 lbs., or 12,000 lbs. Crawl
Rugged Ridge Spare Tire Tool Rack System
The Rugged Ridge Spare Tire Tool Rack System is an excellent way to equip your Jeep with the tools to survive any off-road excursion. Each tool rack is built from high-strength powder-coated steel plate to house a variety of tools and implements including axes, shovels, picks, saws, etc.
WARN ZEON Platinum Winches
The ZEON Platinum winches are built for those who push the limits – with double the durability, 20-percent faster line speed, and extreme IP68-rated waterproofing. The Advanced Wireless Remote controls not only the winch, but also the clutch and other accessories.
Smittybilt XRC 2 Winch
Smittybilt’s XRC 2 Winch is a powerful 2,000-lb. winch that features a 3.9-horsepower motor equipped with a 3-stage planetary gear system with a 136:1 gear ratio that delivers lightning-fast line speed.
Westin Automotive’s Off-Road Series Waterproof Winches
Westin Automotive’s Off-Road Series Waterproof Winches come available in four different models, including the 12.5, 12.5S, 9.5 and 9.5S, with the non-S models featuring single-rated steel lines and the ‘S’
