That was a really well done winch demo. Thanks for the neutral reminder! I forget that sometimes. FYI the red Warn strap is for safety when spooling the line/hook in. The idea is that you NEVER have your hands/fingers anywhere near the fairlead when the hook is approaching its seated position. That winch could crush anything that gets between the hook and fairlead, your fingers included. Warn hopes you’ll hold the red strap and nothing else as the hook approaches its home. I threw mine in the trash on day one, I think they look silly, but if I lose a finger one day I might regret that. Lol!
Thanks for watching. I also want to thank you for being a positive subscriber I saw how to helped answer a person in another video. Yeah many a people have lost their trucks at the boat ramps due to a sheered transmission park pin. Obviously in an off-road scenario you want to have your foot on the brakes while the transmission is in neutral.. what color 21 do you have?
@@GReviewz It’s white. I ordered it from Dennis Dillon in Idaho. It’s a level 1 with a few other options. I wanted a fairly basic truck to gain some payload. Love the truck, super capable, and comfortable! The transmission is amazing.
Awesome. Yeah payload is alil low for a 3/4 ton but there are many ways to fix that w airbags or bump stops... I decided no ram box just because it subtracted like 200 lbs from payload..the white pw does look really good! Are you still riding on the duratracs?
Just got my PW and it’s my first winch that I own personally; this is an awesome video. Love all the tips especially about the hood up and ebrake on. Thanks for an excellent video.
Thanks for watching. Congratulations on your power wagon purchase...what year and color did you get? A couple things I failed to mention in the video is that with the synthetic line you have a lot less risk of the line flying back compared to the steel cable. Also that is a light application the ebrake will be fine but in a real recovery situation you are going to want to apply the brakes as well.
Very informative video. Just took delivery of my wife’s olive green 22 PW. I’ve hade several pick ups in the past, but never one with a winch. I will be sure to follow your instructions with it.
Man I appreciate the positive feedback. Yeah I absolutely love my power wagon and hydro blue is the best blue in my opinion although last years blue streak wasn’t bad either.. I feel that for the money now you are getting a lot for your money..
Thanks for watching. I tried to make it as easy to follow with the most info I could... yeah that’s my baby. I love my truck. It’s pricey but what isn’t these days? Are you in the market for a power wagon?
Thanks for watching. Lol I know it really was for demonstration purposes only. On another note my wife was applying the brakes some and my driveway is on a slight hill. Even with that 25lbs the winch line got on there nicely even better than the factory. Do you have a power wagon?
Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe. I have a whole playlist devoted to my power wagon. Yeah ram/warm lightly spoils the line on. They even send a paper saying to do this process.. what color did you order?
@@GReviewz My Power Wagon finally came in. It's black and I had them remove all the big Power Wagon stickers along the side and back. I have had it for two weeks and absolutely love it!
Thanks for watching. Yeah I liked blue streak better originally but once I got the hydro I fell in love! Please subscribe I have many other videos of my truck..
I'm curious when you say you ordered your power wagon, did you go on Dodge website, customize it, and have it delivered to a dealer then bought it from the dealer? I want to get one in the future but I've never actually bought a vehicle full price
@@jonathanmccoy7737 I built my power wagon on the "truck builder" tool on the website and printed off the exact truck i wanted. The I went to a few dealers and saw what their absolute bottom dollar they would sell me that exact truck. I had them put the quote in writing. Once I found the best price dealer I had them order my the truck.
If you do use this winch in the field or for recoveries look at the duty cycle. My own Rule of thumb is winch for 5 seconds off for 10-15 seconds. Yes it takes a lot of extra time, but imagine how much time it would take to remove that bumper/grill to replace the motor if it burnt out. It is the most common thing I see in the off-road world everyone just holds the button down and I can say it gets loud and weak after doing a few full length line pulls under load. I’ve even seen people come out to save the day and burn there winch motor out, pop fuses, damage alternators burn up alternator wires it’s not a good day when u save sombody else’s day and yours got real expensive Very good video lots of attention to detail and lots of good tips and good points just keep duty cycle in mind the winch will have an owners manual and it will be written in the manual
Thanks for watching. I had a cheaper winch on my last Jeep. The normal rule of thumb I used was 30 seconds on 30 seconds off. It seemed to work for me and I never had any problems with it. On the newer power wagons when the vehicle senses a large power draw it automatically goes into high idle so you dont kill your battery. Thanks for sharing your method.
Generally good info, but you should brush up on winching safety. The red Warn nylon strap is so you don't get your fingers ripped off. Hold the strap, not the hook, not the rope between the hook and the fairlead. Always wear gloves. Your hands are in a very dangerous position at the end where you are putting the final tension on the hook. Be safe out there.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the positive comment.yes I know in my video I dont do as I say or what is correct. I have a a Plano case full of Ppe and recovery gear.. what kind of truck/winch do you have?
@@GReviewz I have a 200 series Land Cruiser with a Warn 12k winch with synthetic line. It is a constant struggle to remember all of the safety aspects of winch recovery but the risk of injury is too high not to (for me). There's just so much potential for a small slip up to end in life changing injury.
Very true. However with the synthetic winch line is far superior safety wise than the older steel line. I always tell people if you have to winch you did something else wrong first. Winch is last resort. I love land cruisers. I had a 4runner b4 power wagon!
Thanks for watching. Sounds like a good idea! Many people have been asking for that for awhile, I do t think they will ever do it because “proper” winch use age wants you outside to make sure the winch line spools correctly. If you just sit in the truck the line could ball all up on one end and mess a lot of stuff up. But great idea when in water..
Any thoughts on getting the Warn wireless, Bluetooth, option for the winch? I just saw them on their site and are compatible with yours. If so, would love to see the install of it too. My 75th is shipping to the dealer now, so I’ve been looking for add-ons. Great video thanks!
Thanks for watching. Ive looked into them as well. I’m think about the wireless one with the remote. I haven’t purchased one yet though. Please subscribe I have a lot of power wagon content and may do a future video of the winch controller. Yeah I love the look of the 75th anniversary edition!
I put the pull strap on mine by taking the pin out that holds the hook slipped the pull strap on reattached the hook to the cable , if you leave the pull strap on the hook part it could be cut. As far as taking it off when winching I don't know why unless it acts like a warning flag.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the info. I dont really see a lot of guys grabbing the red tab instead of the hook. But that does make sense!! Do you have a power wagon?
Thanks for watching! Yeah or any place that has enough room to stretch out all the line. It’s recommended to use the whole weight of the truck to tension the line but the lawn mower works ok also!
There’s some great safety tips on RUclips for winching you might want to watch that don’t involve using your hood as a shield you might want to check out
Thank you for your input. A few great off-road experts recommend the hood technique. I’m not sure if you heard about the guy that died as a result of recovering off of a ball hitch. If his hood was open he most likely would have been much better off.
The strap is to hold while winching the last bit of rope to ensure you don’t lose a finger. The last part of the video your fingers/hand was in a bad spot but holding that strap would’ve kept the hook where you wanted it while keeping yourself safe. Not criticizing though I was just trying to answer your question. Great video.
Thank you for your input. I was new to my truck when I made this video. I have learned a lot and actually made a follow up video of a new winch strap I got after the factory warn winch strap got all faded. ruclips.net/video/MZciHutXhz4/видео.htmlsi=HRd-iCAfe1cF2mUi
@@GReviewz No, I love my sweet tradesman with power wagon package. Bought under 48k new and slowly building it up. Rock sliders and canopy next. Thanks.
Definitely recommend you use a tree. If you get into a tough spot I have seen the cable wrap up on itself. When using a tree I even hold the brakes slightly to ensure the ripe wraps up nicely.
Thanks for watching. I definitely agree! The tighter the better. I was just going over a good how to and giving some options. Do you have a power wagon?
I have a winch on a low profile bumper like the reviewer. The problem with letting the truck provide the tension is one of visibility. The "installer" is squatting down low looking thru the fairlead to make sure the line goes on smooth, while the truck is being pulled toward him - not to mention the installer is also out of sight of the pilot steering the vehicle. That's a potential train wreck... The winches you see on the bumper of Jeeps are very often protruding from a much more forward mounted bumper and less of an issue for the "installer". I have to pull something toward my winch when I properly tension it.
On a side note: If you are forgetful and don't put the winch remote cover back on tightly, your forward sensors will go nuts and you will freak out thinking there are electrical problems. Haha! Don't ask how I know.
Lol. Hey the only way to learn is when it happens. When I first got my truck my dang front sensors would randomly go off. I posted a question on a pw page...they told me the red warm winch lanyard would blow around in the wind and go in front of your parking sensors. I took it off the the random warning stopped.
@@GReviewz Yeah, that remote cover flips up. So, the sensors would only go off under braking, when the cover flipped down. It took me a couple of days to figure that one out. And at that point, I did remove the lanyard too, to prevent that from happening. Haha! Great minds think alike! Actually, I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that stock hook pulling the big, heavy truck. So, I ordered a Factor 55 Ultrahook. Should be here Wednesday. I have to stop spending money on this thing! I might have to live in it soon :)
Lol I wish these company’s would try the stuff in the real world before putting in on vehicles. But it’s ok I like the lanyard on the winch. I have a friend that runs tow trucks and he said the hook on our pw is stronger than it needs to be. Once he said that I was sold on keeping it. Yeah after I purchased my retraxpro tonneau my wife about killed me lol.
@@GReviewz that's good to know about the stock hook strength. We all get caught up in the internet world of perfection and ideals when often, stock works fine. However, the Factor 55 hook will look cool. Haha!
Thanks for watching. I have used my winch since doing this method and had no problems! Some people just lean back and use their body weight. I had my wife apply the brakes on the lawn tractor also. I will say it’s best to use the recommended 1000lbs or the tricks weight which is best!
It’s the same thing why so many guys at the boat ramp end up in the water… if you just simply put your truck in park and winch on something you will shear the transmission park pin. So it’s better to pop it into neutral and keep your foot on the brake..
My smittybilt winch mentions having 1000lb of *line* tension when winding the winch for the first time. What concerns me is that you're using an approximate 450lb tractor in neutral up a gradual incline, which means that a tiny fraction of that weight is actually being applied to that line in tension. It looks taught but it's so slack that you can obviously guide the line left and right with your hand while it spools. It may not be enough.
Thanks for watching. This video was a demo on what the process was. Like I stated in the video it’s best to use the trucks weight to tension the winch line. Yes my lawn tractor is under weight for a proper tension. My wife could apply the brakes on the tractor causing the line tension to go up quite a bit. Even under 1000lbs of tention you can still guide line to a certain extent. The worst thing you don’t want happening is just tensioning the line and it gets all bound up from not guiding the line making the wraps on the spool uneven etc.
Nice video. Rookie question: You were making sure that it coiled onto the spool cleanly by pulling it left and right. Is this an issue if you were doing an actual recovery? I've never really heard anybody mention it or act concerned. They just stand back and run the winch (obviously under a lot more tension). In other words, do I have to worry about my winch getting all jumbled up during a recovery? Thanks and cool truck!
No that is a great question… obviously the newer synthetic winch line is much softer and more compliant than the steel line..because there isn’t as much pull on the line while pulling my lawn tractor if I didn’t pull left and right it most likely will get all messed up… now during an actual pull there is a lot of torque on the line which helps it spool to the lowest point which helps it spool on correctly.. the steel cable was better at it than synthetic but still should be just fine.
Thanks for watching. I tried to make a good video. I love my truck so it was fun. Just out of curiosity what made you click to watch if you don’t have a truck?
Lol awesome. Being a small channel I try and figure out how to get more people to watch my videos. What did you think of the thumbnail pic, video content music in video etc? Or maybe you just like power wagons?
Nah bud, to actually tension it run a tree saver around a tree or concrete block and then attach your hook to the tree saver -then winch in using rhe the weight of the vehicle to tension the rope.
@@GReviewz Dude, a ride on mower weighs like 450 lbs max, pulling it you're probably only pulling like 200 lbs of force because it's on wheels. If you have a winch you should have either a tree saver or a recovery rope or both; you can't use your winch without them. You should've been pulling a car or truck to properly tension your line. You need like 800 lbs of pretension on it. And no, if you use your winch it's not because you did something wrong, it's because you're recovering someone or you were really going through some thick mud or snow got stuck and instead of risking damaging your or someone's vehicle you decided to go the gentle route and winch it out.
Good presentation and mention of some of the safety points. I’d add to put your truck in high idle too because it will keep the lifters oiled and increase the output of your alternator. Idling for long periods of time isn’t great for the 6.4 Hemi.
Thanks for watching. On the power wagon and standard 6.4 hemi ram trucks there is. I way to manually engage high idle like the Cummins. However on the power wagon they are set up when enough power draw is reached the truck automatically high idles..
@@GReviewz Color me impressed. I honestly didn’t realize that and have never noticed it. That’s really cool. Thanks for the heads up. I heard that Ram had done something within the last couple years to help mitigate the problems with low (normal) idle but I don’t know if it went into production.
Nice video but your have one fundamental flaw the line is suppose to wrap around the drum from the bottom not the top as you have it. Surprised no one caught that.
Nope sure don’t. I’ve looked at other power wagons and they are all have rope coming off the top. I sent a email to warn after you commented and they said with the power wagons since it has a narrow fairlead “non roller” that sits closer to top of the winch itself it would put a lot of pressure on rope and fairlead of it came up from bottom. Coming off top is almost a straight shot to fairlead..
Thanks for watching. That may be the case but with my trucks setup it’s almost impossible to see the drum at all. When actually using the winch I don’t get anywere near the winch..
That is not enough weight to properly pre-tension it. You should be hooked to a large tree, or another truck, and winching in neutral while slightly applying the brakes. That is per Warn instructions for a 12k winch.
Lol oh dang you got me!! Thanks for watching. The lawn tractor I was towing was not putting enough strain on the line to give it enough kinetic energy to launch. If the hook came undone it would just fall to the ground. Do you have a power wagon?
@@GReviewz I never used a wench before and wondered how they operate. I appreciate your informative demonstration of one. Informative and educational. Thanks! I'll be sure to pop my hood.....lol
Thanks for watching. The reason ram switched to synthetic is because so many people were asking for it. The steel is better for abrasion but that’s about it. Safety, weight, ease of use. Plus the steel if it gets kinked it’s done...
Thanks for watching. Lol I guess it depends we’re your from. Yes it’s spelled winch but most people in my circle pronounce it wench. Not sure why we just do. Maybe because I’m originally from Fl and we use the term wench a lot like “sea wench” do you have a power wagon?
Thanks for watching... lol if your going to go that far you should spend some more and get a side by side... maybe Polaris or Can am!! The best way is just hook winch to tree and tow the whole trucks weight... do you have a power wagon?
that's like 40 pounds of tension. nicely inflated tires on a smooth driveway? that cable is not tensioned whatsoever. My toddler could push that lawn mower in neutral. at least toss a big 'ol truck tire out on the lawn, and run a hook to the middle and yank that. preferably, hook your actual truck to another truck or a pole and use that!
As stated in my video this was just a demonstration. I’m not defending the lawn mower, it wasn’t a lot of resistance but definitely more than 40 lbs. wife had brakes depressed like 50% and my driveway does have some grade.. yes I have tensioned it with the full weight of the truck hooked to a tree.. thanks for the ideas..
Lol true however my vids are meant for people who don’t know the topic. If I do everything in a minute people will be asking me a lot of questions if I go nice and slow and explain it all I don’t get too many questions… which I like… I guess then I get comments about why I took so long…can’t make anyone happy..
With all due respect, the need for a winch is pretty close to zero.....not many people take a high dollar vehicle out "mudding" or ever encounter any other need for it - likely just a good way to get hurt if you don't know what you are doing
Thanks for watching. The winch in general is like an insurance policy. Most people just pay for it and never need it, but when you do you do. I personally have never needed it for myself but I have used it twice on some random guys the we’re stuck. Just remember we are American… how much stuff do you own that isn’t necessary…oh not sure if you know but the power wagon comes with the winch from the factory…
you'd be surprised how many people do just that. it is human nature to push our toys whether drag racing, street racing, rock crawling, or just good ole trail riding. i buried my 60k gladiator so deep i had 3 inches of muddy water in my floor boards because I didnt think I was gonna get stuck and didnt have anyone close to pull me out. winch is being installed this weekend so I dont have to worry about it.
I’ve had a winch on my Jeep for 5 years and wheel pretty aggressively. I’ve never needed the winch for myself but it’s there for worst case or if I need to help someone else that I can’t get out with a strap/Bubba Rope.
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That was a really well done winch demo. Thanks for the neutral reminder! I forget that sometimes. FYI the red Warn strap is for safety when spooling the line/hook in. The idea is that you NEVER have your hands/fingers anywhere near the fairlead when the hook is approaching its seated position. That winch could crush anything that gets between the hook and fairlead, your fingers included. Warn hopes you’ll hold the red strap and nothing else as the hook approaches its home. I threw mine in the trash on day one, I think they look silly, but if I lose a finger one day I might regret that. Lol!
Thanks for watching. I also want to thank you for being a positive subscriber I saw how to helped answer a person in another video. Yeah many a people have lost their trucks at the boat ramps due to a sheered transmission park pin. Obviously in an off-road scenario you want to have your foot on the brakes while the transmission is in neutral.. what color 21 do you have?
@@GReviewz It’s white. I ordered it from Dennis Dillon in Idaho. It’s a level 1 with a few other options. I wanted a fairly basic truck to gain some payload. Love the truck, super capable, and comfortable! The transmission is amazing.
Awesome. Yeah payload is alil low for a 3/4 ton but there are many ways to fix that w airbags or bump stops... I decided no ram box just because it subtracted like 200 lbs from payload..the white pw does look really good! Are you still riding on the duratracs?
Just got my PW and it’s my first winch that I own personally; this is an awesome video. Love all the tips especially about the hood up and ebrake on. Thanks for an excellent video.
Thanks for watching. Congratulations on your power wagon purchase...what year and color did you get? A couple things I failed to mention in the video is that with the synthetic line you have a lot less risk of the line flying back compared to the steel cable. Also that is a light application the ebrake will be fine but in a real recovery situation you are going to want to apply the brakes as well.
@@GReviewz 2021 Maximum Steel; absolutely love it every time I take it anywhere
Thorough and informative!! Thank you.
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. Do you have a power wagon or looking at getting one?
Very informative video. Just took delivery of my wife’s olive green 22 PW. I’ve hade several pick ups in the past, but never one with a winch. I will be sure to follow your instructions with it.
Thanks for watching. Congrats on your new power wagon. Please like and follow the channel for a lot of power wagon content.
Thank you for the informative video! Just stepping into the world of off-roading, this provided information I was certainly not aware of.
Awesome! Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching. I have other videos! Have a great weekend. Do you have a power wagon?
I have a 2016 power wagon that is recently fully paid off. Will be looking to upgrade to 35s, replacing steel cable, and adding a front facing camera.
This makes me want another hydro blue truck more I love the PW in this color thanks for the grate video so useful 👍
Man I appreciate the positive feedback. Yeah I absolutely love my power wagon and hydro blue is the best blue in my opinion although last years blue streak wasn’t bad either.. I feel that for the money now you are getting a lot for your money..
very informative. I am really digging that blue. Nice truck
Thanks for watching. I tried to make it as easy to follow with the most info I could... yeah that’s my baby. I love my truck. It’s pricey but what isn’t these days? Are you in the market for a power wagon?
Your rolling resistance was like 25lbs btw. 4% of the weight of the tractor and occupant on flat pavement. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching. Lol I know it really was for demonstration purposes only. On another note my wife was applying the brakes some and my driveway is on a slight hill. Even with that 25lbs the winch line got on there nicely even better than the factory. Do you have a power wagon?
Awesome video! I pick up my 2022 Power Wagon this week. Will be my first winch. Super informative with great tips! Many thanks 🍺
Awesome! Enjoy you pw!! What color did you end up getting?
@@GReviewz Silver with Black around the bottom. Picked it up Monday….im in love!!
Waiting on my Power Wagon to come in. Didn't even think I would need to do this. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe. I have a whole playlist devoted to my power wagon. Yeah ram/warm lightly spoils the line on. They even send a paper saying to do this process.. what color did you order?
@@GReviewz My Power Wagon finally came in. It's black and I had them remove all the big Power Wagon stickers along the side and back. I have had it for two weeks and absolutely love it!
Just got my 2022 PW. Hydro-blue L3.
Great video. Thanks
Thanks for watching. Congrats on the new pw! Please consider subscribing I have other pw videos!
Awesome video. Thanks for all the great info.
Thanks for watching. I’m glad you found it helpful. Do you have a power wagon?
@@GReviewz Modified Gen5 4Runner for overlanding.
Very nice… I had a 2015 4runner before the power wagon. Loved it but got too small. I have three kids and golden retriever..
Best and easy to understand demo! Excellent my brother! Have the same PW btw lol
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback!! I love my truck but right now her drinking problem is hurtin..
I just ordered my power wagon last week. I wanted the blue streak but not an option this year, hydro blue was next in line. Thanks for the videos
Thanks for watching. Yeah I liked blue streak better originally but once I got the hydro I fell in love! Please subscribe I have many other videos of my truck..
I'm curious when you say you ordered your power wagon, did you go on Dodge website, customize it, and have it delivered to a dealer then bought it from the dealer? I want to get one in the future but I've never actually bought a vehicle full price
@@jonathanmccoy7737 I built my power wagon on the "truck builder" tool on the website and printed off the exact truck i wanted. The I went to a few dealers and saw what their absolute bottom dollar they would sell me that exact truck. I had them put the quote in writing. Once I found the best price dealer I had them order my the truck.
@@GReviewz ohhhh okay nice. Thanks! I'm keep this comment saved
If you do use this winch in the field or for recoveries look at the duty cycle. My own Rule of thumb is winch for 5 seconds off for 10-15 seconds. Yes it takes a lot of extra time, but imagine how much time it would take to remove that bumper/grill to replace the motor if it burnt out.
It is the most common thing I see in the off-road world everyone just holds the button down and I can say it gets loud and weak after doing a few full length line pulls under load. I’ve even seen people come out to save the day and burn there winch motor out, pop fuses, damage alternators burn up alternator wires it’s not a good day when u save sombody else’s day and yours got real expensive
Very good video lots of attention to detail and lots of good tips and good points just keep duty cycle in mind the winch will have an owners manual and it will be written in the manual
Thanks for watching. I had a cheaper winch on my last Jeep. The normal rule of thumb I used was 30 seconds on 30 seconds off. It seemed to work for me and I never had any problems with it. On the newer power wagons when the vehicle senses a large power draw it automatically goes into high idle so you dont kill your battery. Thanks for sharing your method.
@@GReviewz off, as in shutting off the vehicle and letting it rest for another 30?
Generally good info, but you should brush up on winching safety. The red Warn nylon strap is so you don't get your fingers ripped off. Hold the strap, not the hook, not the rope between the hook and the fairlead. Always wear gloves. Your hands are in a very dangerous position at the end where you are putting the final tension on the hook. Be safe out there.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the positive comment.yes I know in my video I dont do as I say or what is correct. I have a a Plano case full of Ppe and recovery gear.. what kind of truck/winch do you have?
@@GReviewz I have a 200 series Land Cruiser with a Warn 12k winch with synthetic line. It is a constant struggle to remember all of the safety aspects of winch recovery but the risk of injury is too high not to (for me). There's just so much potential for a small slip up to end in life changing injury.
Very true. However with the synthetic winch line is far superior safety wise than the older steel line. I always tell people if you have to winch you did something else wrong first. Winch is last resort. I love land cruisers. I had a 4runner b4 power wagon!
Yeah it was cringy watching that last bit of tensioning. Although I just did the same thing with my winch before watching this video 😵💫
nice explanation. safety first😊
Great video keep up the good work.....
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the positive comment!
I have been waiting forever to get the winch controls in the center console or dash and have the remote as a backup
Thanks for watching. Sounds like a good idea! Many people have been asking for that for awhile, I do t think they will ever do it because “proper” winch use age wants you outside to make sure the winch line spools correctly. If you just sit in the truck the line could ball all up on one end and mess a lot of stuff up. But great idea when in water..
Thanks man. I had no idea.
Thanks for watching. I’m glad I could help. Do you have a power wagon?
No a Rubicon 392
Any thoughts on getting the Warn wireless, Bluetooth, option for the winch? I just saw them on their site and are compatible with yours. If so, would love to see the install of it too. My 75th is shipping to the dealer now, so I’ve been looking for add-ons. Great video thanks!
Thanks for watching. Ive looked into them as well. I’m think about the wireless one with the remote. I haven’t purchased one yet though. Please subscribe I have a lot of power wagon content and may do a future video of the winch controller. Yeah I love the look of the 75th anniversary edition!
Already sub’d 😁
Awesome thank you.
I put the pull strap on mine by taking the pin out that holds the hook slipped the pull strap on reattached the hook to the cable , if you leave the pull strap on the hook part it could be cut. As far as taking it off when winching I don't know why unless it acts like a warning flag.
Thanks for watching. That is a good idea about putting the strap we’re the pin goes. Do you have a power wagon?
I have a jeep cherokee XJ been fixing it up
They want you to grab the red strap instead of grabbing the rope/cable or hook to prevent hand injuries.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the info. I dont really see a lot of guys grabbing the red tab instead of the hook. But that does make sense!! Do you have a power wagon?
Nicely done, i was thinking to do the same with my riding mower only thing missing is the long driveway 🙂
Thanks for watching! Yeah or any place that has enough room to stretch out all the line. It’s recommended to use the whole weight of the truck to tension the line but the lawn mower works ok also!
Great Video
Great vid!) thx
Thanks for watching. I’m glad you found the video helpful! Please like and subscribe. Do you have a power wagon?
Good thing you added that extra counterweight to the lawnmower!
😂 thanks for watching. Yeah my wife was like wtf...I needed someone to keep the thing going straight...
There’s some great safety tips on RUclips for winching you might want to watch that don’t involve using your hood as a shield you might want to check out
Thank you for your input. A few great off-road experts recommend the hood technique. I’m not sure if you heard about the guy that died as a result of recovering off of a ball hitch. If his hood was open he most likely would have been much better off.
The strap is to hold while winching the last bit of rope to ensure you don’t lose a finger. The last part of the video your fingers/hand was in a bad spot but holding that strap would’ve kept the hook where you wanted it while keeping yourself safe. Not criticizing though I was just trying to answer your question. Great video.
Thank you for your input. I was new to my truck when I made this video. I have learned a lot and actually made a follow up video of a new winch strap I got after the factory warn winch strap got all faded. ruclips.net/video/MZciHutXhz4/видео.htmlsi=HRd-iCAfe1cF2mUi
Nicely done. Thanks.
Thank you for watching. Are you in the market for a power wagon?
@@GReviewz No, I love my sweet tradesman with power wagon package. Bought under 48k new and slowly building it up. Rock sliders and canopy next. Thanks.
Awesome your truck is really the best bang for your. Buck truck you can get...is it a 4th or 5th gen?
@@GReviewz 2021. White. Love it. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.
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Thanks good info
Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoyed it!!
Definitely recommend you use a tree. If you get into a tough spot I have seen the cable wrap up on itself. When using a tree I even hold the brakes slightly to ensure the ripe wraps up nicely.
Thanks for watching. I definitely agree! The tighter the better. I was just going over a good how to and giving some options. Do you have a power wagon?
@@GReviewz not yet. I have a wrangler rubicon on 37’s with a warn 10s.
Very nice. What year?
I have a winch on a low profile bumper like the reviewer. The problem with letting the truck provide the tension is one of visibility. The
"installer" is squatting down low looking thru the fairlead to make sure the line goes on smooth, while the truck is being pulled toward him - not to mention the installer is also out of sight of the pilot steering the vehicle. That's a potential train wreck... The winches you see on the bumper of Jeeps are very often protruding from a much more forward mounted bumper and less of an issue for the "installer". I have to pull something toward my winch when I properly tension it.
On a side note: If you are forgetful and don't put the winch remote cover back on tightly, your forward sensors will go nuts and you will freak out thinking there are electrical problems. Haha! Don't ask how I know.
Lol. Hey the only way to learn is when it happens. When I first got my truck my dang front sensors would randomly go off. I posted a question on a pw page...they told me the red warm winch lanyard would blow around in the wind and go in front of your parking sensors. I took it off the the random warning stopped.
@@GReviewz Yeah, that remote cover flips up. So, the sensors would only go off under braking, when the cover flipped down. It took me a couple of days to figure that one out. And at that point, I did remove the lanyard too, to prevent that from happening. Haha! Great minds think alike!
Actually, I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that stock hook pulling the big, heavy truck. So, I ordered a Factor 55 Ultrahook. Should be here Wednesday. I have to stop spending money on this thing! I might have to live in it soon :)
Lol I wish these company’s would try the stuff in the real world before putting in on vehicles. But it’s ok I like the lanyard on the winch. I have a friend that runs tow trucks and he said the hook on our pw is stronger than it needs to be. Once he said that I was sold on keeping it. Yeah after I purchased my retraxpro tonneau my wife about killed me lol.
@@GReviewz that's good to know about the stock hook strength. We all get caught up in the internet world of perfection and ideals when often, stock works fine. However, the Factor 55 hook will look cool. Haha!
@@GReviewz I like the lanyard too but didn't want it to get stolen. :)
I saw in my owner's manual it said at least 1,000 pounds needed. Was your lawn mower at 450 pounds still good then?
Thanks for watching. I have used my winch since doing this method and had no problems! Some people just lean back and use their body weight. I had my wife apply the brakes on the lawn tractor also. I will say it’s best to use the recommended 1000lbs or the tricks weight which is best!
I still don’t get it why I should put the PW on Neutral when using it..
It’s the same thing why so many guys at the boat ramp end up in the water… if you just simply put your truck in park and winch on something you will shear the transmission park pin. So it’s better to pop it into neutral and keep your foot on the brake..
My smittybilt winch mentions having 1000lb of *line* tension when winding the winch for the first time. What concerns me is that you're using an approximate 450lb tractor in neutral up a gradual incline, which means that a tiny fraction of that weight is actually being applied to that line in tension. It looks taught but it's so slack that you can obviously guide the line left and right with your hand while it spools. It may not be enough.
Thanks for watching. This video was a demo on what the process was. Like I stated in the video it’s best to use the trucks weight to tension the winch line. Yes my lawn tractor is under weight for a proper tension. My wife could apply the brakes on the tractor causing the line tension to go up quite a bit. Even under 1000lbs of tention you can still guide line to a certain extent. The worst thing you don’t want happening is just tensioning the line and it gets all bound up from not guiding the line making the wraps on the spool uneven etc.
Nice video. Rookie question: You were making sure that it coiled onto the spool cleanly by pulling it left and right. Is this an issue if you were doing an actual recovery? I've never really heard anybody mention it or act concerned. They just stand back and run the winch (obviously under a lot more tension). In other words, do I have to worry about my winch getting all jumbled up during a recovery? Thanks and cool truck!
No that is a great question… obviously the newer synthetic winch line is much softer and more compliant than the steel line..because there isn’t as much pull on the line while pulling my lawn tractor if I didn’t pull left and right it most likely will get all messed up… now during an actual pull there is a lot of torque on the line which helps it spool to the lowest point which helps it spool on correctly.. the steel cable was better at it than synthetic but still should be just fine.
@@GReviewz Plus on a real recovery with serious weights involved, one doesn't want to be in the "line of death" if the rope should break, etc.
I don’t own a truck but this was very entertaining
Thanks for watching. I tried to make a good video. I love my truck so it was fun. Just out of curiosity what made you click to watch if you don’t have a truck?
Idk I just watch random stuff I find in my recommendations
Lol awesome. Being a small channel I try and figure out how to get more people to watch my videos. What did you think of the thumbnail pic, video content music in video etc? Or maybe you just like power wagons?
The thumbnail was pretty great and straightforward and the music was amazing and really overall it was pretty entertaining.
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I tried this and I can't get the rope to line up perfectly lol.
Thanks for watching. What do you mean line up correctly? You mean like while you are spoiling it back on?
Nah bud, to actually tension it run a tree saver around a tree or concrete block and then attach your hook to the tree saver -then winch in using rhe the weight of the vehicle to tension the rope.
Thanks for watching. Man I said that option on the video. some people dont have trees or tree savers. I talk about different methods.
@@GReviewz Dude, a ride on mower weighs like 450 lbs max, pulling it you're probably only pulling like 200 lbs of force because it's on wheels. If you have a winch you should have either a tree saver or a recovery rope or both; you can't use your winch without them. You should've been pulling a car or truck to properly tension your line. You need like 800 lbs of pretension on it.
And no, if you use your winch it's not because you did something wrong, it's because you're recovering someone or you were really going through some thick mud or snow got stuck and instead of risking damaging your or someone's vehicle you decided to go the gentle route and winch it out.
You can't remove the strap from the hook because it's easy to lose it that way :-)
Lol kind of like my 10mm socket 😂
Good presentation and mention of some of the safety points. I’d add to put your truck in high idle too because it will keep the lifters oiled and increase the output of your alternator. Idling for long periods of time isn’t great for the 6.4 Hemi.
Thanks for watching. On the power wagon and standard 6.4 hemi ram trucks there is. I way to manually engage high idle like the Cummins. However on the power wagon they are set up when enough power draw is reached the truck automatically high idles..
@@GReviewz Color me impressed. I honestly didn’t realize that and have never noticed it. That’s really cool. Thanks for the heads up. I heard that Ram had done something within the last couple years to help mitigate the problems with low (normal) idle but I don’t know if it went into production.
The red tag is to pull out line so you don’t get fingers pinched in the hook
Thanks for the information. I mean I get it but I normally grab the hook anyway..
I wish they included a wireless controller.
I agree totally.. but you know it’s about the bottom line these days…
Make sure you have some gloves with you, but do Not wear them! 😂
lol I’m glad you caught that. Do as I say not as I do…
Nice video but your have one fundamental flaw the line is suppose to wrap around the drum from the bottom not the top as you have it. Surprised no one caught that.
Nope sure don’t. I’ve looked at other power wagons and they are all have rope coming off the top. I sent a email to warn after you commented and they said with the power wagons since it has a narrow fairlead “non roller” that sits closer to top of the winch itself it would put a lot of pressure on rope and fairlead of it came up from bottom. Coming off top is almost a straight shot to fairlead..
You’re supposed to hold the red strap instead of holding the hook when the cable is winding in
I’ve always been used to the hooks not having the strap on them…thank you though!
If you can’t see the drum while winching under load without getting your face near the line your winch is not safe.
Thanks for watching. That may be the case but with my trucks setup it’s almost impossible to see the drum at all. When actually using the winch I don’t get anywere near the winch..
That is not enough weight to properly pre-tension it. You should be hooked to a large tree, or another truck, and winching in neutral while slightly applying the brakes. That is per Warn instructions for a 12k winch.
Thanks for watching. I did say that in the video. I was just showing other options that are better than not doing it at all.
He didn't pop the hood when wenching as suggested!
Lol oh dang you got me!! Thanks for watching. The lawn tractor I was towing was not putting enough strain on the line to give it enough kinetic energy to launch. If the hook came undone it would just fall to the ground. Do you have a power wagon?
@@GReviewz I don't. But thinking about getting one. I had to call you out.....lol
I mean the truck is great. I did say I recommend the hood up when recovering an actual vehicle. Lol
@@GReviewz I never used a wench before and wondered how they operate. I appreciate your informative demonstration of one. Informative and educational. Thanks! I'll be sure to pop my hood.....lol
Awesome. The power wagon is a great truck and I highly recommend it. Just hope the gas prices don’t get too high.
I hate that it's a nylon rope and not a steel cable.
Thanks for watching. The reason ram switched to synthetic is because so many people were asking for it. The steel is better for abrasion but that’s about it. Safety, weight, ease of use. Plus the steel if it gets kinked it’s done...
Rope is actually stronger and won't snap back if it breaks
Umm... it’s a winch, not a wench. Otherwise, great video.
Thanks for watching. Lol I guess it depends we’re your from. Yes it’s spelled winch but most people in my circle pronounce it wench. Not sure why we just do. Maybe because I’m originally from Fl and we use the term wench a lot like “sea wench” do you have a power wagon?
Ha! Yeah, I guess we all talk different. Just bought a PW in April, so I appreciated the video. Keep them coming!
Thank you. What color did you get?
@@GReviewz Red. Wasn’t my first choice, but have come to love it. I really like your blue
Red is classic power wagon color though. My first choice was the blue but red was my second.
Great, now I have to go buy a tractor.
Thanks for watching... lol if your going to go that far you should spend some more and get a side by side... maybe Polaris or Can am!! The best way is just hook winch to tree and tow the whole trucks weight... do you have a power wagon?
@@GReviewz I have a Yamaha YXZ and a Power Wagon 👍🏻
Awesome. What year pw?
Alright!?
Thanks for watching. I hope the video helped…alright!?
Alright
Thanks for watching! Do you have a power wagon? Or a winch? Or just pointing I say alright a good amount?
@@GReviewz I have a PW and I was poking fun at the alright😁 but thank you for the video
that's like 40 pounds of tension. nicely inflated tires on a smooth driveway? that cable is not tensioned whatsoever. My toddler could push that lawn mower in neutral.
at least toss a big 'ol truck tire out on the lawn, and run a hook to the middle and yank that. preferably, hook your actual truck to another truck or a pole and use that!
As stated in my video this was just a demonstration. I’m not defending the lawn mower, it wasn’t a lot of resistance but definitely more than 40 lbs. wife had brakes depressed like 50% and my driveway does have some grade.. yes I have tensioned it with the full weight of the truck hooked to a tree.. thanks for the ideas..
15 minutes for a winch stretch demo? That's like a 10 minute video on making ice cubes! Lol!
Lol true however my vids are meant for people who don’t know the topic. If I do everything in a minute people will be asking me a lot of questions if I go nice and slow and explain it all I don’t get too many questions… which I like… I guess then I get comments about why I took so long…can’t make anyone happy..
@@GReviewz Bless you for taking the time...
If the line snaps it will fall to the ground. Its a nylon rope not a cable
Yes sir I do understand the nylon vs steel cable. I was more or less doing a video based on what warn recommends. Do you have a power wagon?
humkay
Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed. Okay!
@@GReviewz i enjoyed it okay , thanks okay !
With all due respect, the need for a winch is pretty close to zero.....not many people take a high dollar vehicle out "mudding" or ever encounter any other need for it - likely just a good way to get hurt if you don't know what you are doing
Thanks for watching. The winch in general is like an insurance policy. Most people just pay for it and never need it, but when you do you do. I personally have never needed it for myself but I have used it twice on some random guys the we’re stuck. Just remember we are American… how much stuff do you own that isn’t necessary…oh not sure if you know but the power wagon comes with the winch from the factory…
you'd be surprised how many people do just that. it is human nature to push our toys whether drag racing, street racing, rock crawling, or just good ole trail riding. i buried my 60k gladiator so deep i had 3 inches of muddy water in my floor boards because I didnt think I was gonna get stuck and didnt have anyone close to pull me out. winch is being installed this weekend so I dont have to worry about it.
It looks bad azz though.
@@GReviewz How many of us have house/fire insurance for hundreds of $ a year and never use it or hope to use it.
I’ve had a winch on my Jeep for 5 years and wheel pretty aggressively. I’ve never needed the winch for myself but it’s there for worst case or if I need to help someone else that I can’t get out with a strap/Bubba Rope.
And Great job acting all safe, no glasses no gloves. SMH
Thanks for watching. I did say in the beginning to be safe wear gloves etc.
You shouldn’t remove your strap from the hook as it is easy advertising for the Winch manufacturer 🫠
Lol. I’m fine advertising for warn! Plus only real truck/off-road people know what the power wagon or a winch is anyway..