Winching techniques???

[084runnerltd]

Recently installed a winch but am pretty new to recoveries.

(Seems most fools with a winch in my area have it for looks...or else don't know what they are doing and perform single line recoveries with the winch barely unraveled...yes this works...most the time...but not as efficient or safe, and adds unneeded stress to the components)

I have read as many articles as I can find and recently ordered "Rigging Handbook"...which was recommended by a member on here.

I also have read Warns winching techniques in their winch directions...but they only show about 3 different scenarios.

I definitely know that if not done correctly, major injury and death can occur (I have watched those disturbing videos as well).

Just wondering if there is a winching reference book....I am looking for something illustrated that shows several winching scenarios and the recommended recovery methods. Something, that I can throw in my glove box and pull out as needed.

I have the tools (snatch block, clevis', KRR, hi-lift, come along, snatch straps, winch, recovery points, etc...) I just want to use them in the most efficient and safest way.

I know that wheeling with experienced people is best...that is not much of an option for me.

Perhaps, the "rigging" book I recently ordered will serve this purpose, but in reading reviews it seemed end to be more focused towards crane operators, etc...

Thanks guys.

Yes, I know "basics" and am not planning on trying some new thing that I "hope" works....safety first with this stuff.

 

[Southeast Overland]

The Army has a recovery manual that as I recall is decent.

 

[084runnerltd]

The Army has a recovery manual that as I recall is decent.

Thanks I will do some searching for it.

 

[Wile E Coyote]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/

 

[084runnerltd]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/

Thanks

 

[084runnerltd]

The Army has a recovery manual that as I recall is decent.

I think I did find that....I read how to recover a tank and move a jeep on a tram over a river.

Definitely some good stuff, thanks again.

 

[sadam_husain]

The theory part is pretty straight forward and there's plenty of stuff all over the net to tell you how to rig everything up, SWL and how to winch, the rest of it you learn as you go and pick it all up through experience, mostly leaning what not to do, I don't know what sort of conditions you drive in but we have a lot of steep clay and muddy conditions here and my winching techniques vary a lot, I use and prefer a pto winch and sometimes I drive while winching and sometimes I don't and sometimes I'll use only one or both diff locks and sometimes I don't use either of them and usually I'll use a combination of all the above chopping and changing to suit. When I'm winching through deep mud sometimes the wheels will just dig me down deeper if I try and drive as well and if I stop driving the truck can pop up a bit and sit higher up on the mud reducing the load and resistance, sometimes if I'm not driving while winching the truck can start to bulldoze a lot of mud up in front of the bulbar so I have to drive to help pull some mud back under the truck to reduce the amount of bulldozing and reduce the load, where possible I set the anchor point up as high as possible so the ropes on an upward angle pulling the truck up out of the mud reducing the load rather than pulling it further down into it, when I'm winching up steep stuff I always drive and I try with both diff locks in but sometimes I end up with the truck swinging around sideways too much so I'll only use the front one or no diff locks until I'm on less of an angle.... so basically there's no one rule fits everything I do a bit of everything to try and achieve the best and most efficient winching. Got to be carefull when winching and driving you can gain traction and move forward then lose traction and slide back and shockl load the winch and rope a bit so you have to be aware of whats going on and read things ahead a bit. My mates daughter co-drives for me and she's really good at setting up and controlling the winching and now I just sit in the truck and follow her instructions she can see a better picture of what's going on from outside the truck she knows how to pick the anchor points to get the best angles and when to reset and change anchor points, she keeps an eye on the winch drum to see how the ropes spooling so it doesn't bind up too much on one side and jam the rope, there's lots to it and it all becomes second nature once you start doing it.... my 2c worth happy winching

 

[Warn Industries]

You can always check out the WARN Basic Guide to Winching Techniques. Nice little guide.

http://www.warn.com/corporate/images/90/TechGuide_PN62885-A2.pdf

- Andy

 

[084runnerltd]

You can always check out the WARN Basic Guide to Winching Techniques. Nice little guide. http://www.warn.com/corporate/images/90/TechGuide_PN62885-A2.pdf - Andy

Got that thanks