Winch covers

[SanDiegoCruiser]

What is everyone using to protect their synthetic line from UV? I have a warn VR 10k and am looking for a rope cover. Any suggestions?

Thanks

SDCruiser

 

[Southeast Overland]

I wouldn't sweat it if you have Dyneema line. Most synthetic ropes are UV stabilized but some older models on the market can be UV sensitive - and I've also seen some "budget lines" come into my shop for repair that had very very very little use on them and they were quite worn. I have about two years on my current Amsteel Blue, Dyneema SK75 line by us (Southeast Overland) and it looks still very good to go.

What type of fiber is your rope made out of and what company did you purchase the line from? I've had a few customers that worried about this and in that case I provided another tubular abrasion guard to help cover the line while on the spool.

 

[SanDiegoCruiser]

It's the rope that came with it from the Warn Factory. The first 10 ft is red and the rest is black.

http://www.warn.com/blog/2011/11/18/synthetic_rope_vs_steel_rope_which_one_is_best.shtml

 

[Southeast Overland]

It's the rope that came with it from the Warn Factory. The first 10 ft is red and the rest is black.

http://www.warn.com/blog/2011/11/18/synthetic_rope_vs_steel_rope_which_one_is_best.shtml

Spydura line has a coating to help with UV resistance. If you want you could put an extra abrasion guard on the line, or a wrap of canvas of sorts around the line to keep it out of the sun if you want.

 

[SanDiegoCruiser]

Ok, thanks. The canvas idea seems like it would protect the line from dirt and stuff as well.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Ok, thanks. The canvas idea seems like it would protect the line from dirt and stuff as well.

It would. The biggest thing regarding dirt is if you drag your line through dirt it helps to wash it out. This gets dirt and grit out from inside the line which can abrade the fibers from the inside.

 

[Warn Industries]

We do offer these winch covers that'll fit the VR.

http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/soft_cover.shtml

- Andy

 

[Shark56]

I bought the neoprene cover for my XD9000i from WARN. It also fits my the Harbor Freight Badland 12000 Winch . Ordered one for it and took off the WARN label. My main concern was the Ice Snow Build-up on both winch's during the winter months. A little concern for the mud/dirt the rest of the year. I only have synthetic line on the Badlands and never considered the UV issue. just have the steel cable on the WARN. I don't expect the Neoprene covers to last more than two or three years since they are sitting out in the weather 24/7 but they will definately protect the winch. They look good and fit well.

 

[1911]

... I don't expect the Neoprene covers to last more than two or three years since they are sitting out in the weather 24/7

I have and still use the 34-year-old vinyl cover original to my 8274. Had to patch one small hole with silicone RTV. It hasn't been out in the weather all that time though. Does a good job at keeping bugs off down here; not too worried about UV on my synthetic line.

 

[TrekboxX]

I just sewed one up out of gray vinyl. Used 1 inch webbing and buckles to attach it around bumper. Doesn't budge and keeps the sun and grime out. I wouldn't go without one. Don't know if it matters, but my line is technora and even with the "UV coating" I was told the sun would break it down.