Got in a discussion with a guy today about winch placement on a trail rig. He said that he prefers a tight fight front/rear bumper with a built in receiver hitch on the two bumpers. He wires a the connectors to both locations with marine grade connectors. He then carries IN the truck his hitch mounted M12000. If he needs to winch out either way, he just gets the winch out, inserts it into which ever receiver he needs, and then winches out.
The other option he said he has done, is to actually strap the winch to a tree with a tow strap. He carries a battery jumper box that he hooks up to the winch to power it. He said it won't last more than one "unstuck" but then you're out and you can recharge it when you get home.
anyone else have any input on an approach like this? Seems really interesting.
The other option he said he has done, is to actually strap the winch to a tree with a tow strap. He carries a battery jumper box that he hooks up to the winch to power it. He said it won't last more than one "unstuck" but then you're out and you can recharge it when you get home.
anyone else have any input on an approach like this? Seems really interesting.