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winch's - hidden or not hidden?

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busaboy74

Member Since: 17 Aug 2008
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 310

One thing that doesn't seem to be seen very much is a removable winch. With a reinforced towing/recovery eye on the front (and rear) and the uprated electrical connection the winch can be kept in the car. Used them alot in Russia on local equipment, only downside is the weight you have to lift about but as long as you're not a girl then no worries.

22nd Nov 2008 12:23 pm

Roel

Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: home
Posts: 1215

2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Tangiers Orange

One off the downsides of a removable winch is that if you get stuck you might have to do some serious digging before you can get your winch on. Roel

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22nd Nov 2008 9:51 pm

Getafix

Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 229

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

I have looked everywhere I could think of for a portable/removable winch. Could not find one anywhere. if any one has any pics/diagrams whatever, would love to see 'em. <*(((<<

23rd Nov 2008 6:57 am

busaboy74

Member Since: 17 Aug 2008
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 310

This might be a good start

http://www.jeffdanielsjeeps.com/store/inde...oductId=70

23rd Nov 2008 11:04 am

Getafix

Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 229

Looks groovey. Now how can I attach that to the front without a bull bar? Will have to give that some thought, or am I missing the obvious?

<*(((<<

23rd Nov 2008 11:48 am

busaboy74

Member Since: 17 Aug 2008
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 310

I'm sure something could be made up. Maybe a hidden winch tray type thing with a tow hitch, should be able to hide it behind the plastic panel.

23rd Nov 2008 12:07 pm

CFB

Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100

You need one of these

Front receiver, from www.tbruk.com

2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto

23rd Nov 2008 3:36 pm

robsmith

Member Since: 02 Sep 2007
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 2393

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Zermatt Silver

Apart from a sky-hook (can't find the ulr for my usual supplier) you could talk to the boating boys as a lot of them have front mounted tow hitches.
I'd guess that in most countries there will be a "native" supplier, in the UK a lot of folks use Dave Bowyer - http://www.dborc.co.uk/goodwinch/ - who will be able to help. (usual no commercial links disclaimer applies). Rob Smith
Silver rools OK

23rd Nov 2008 5:15 pm

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