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Finally looking at getting a winch. From previous posts it appears warn is the choice of most. However, my question is does anyone have the wireless winch remote? How do you like it? What are advantages/disadvantages of going this route over traditional wire method? Thanks
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I don't really see an advantage of this but maybe someone will chime in. I plan on hard wiring a switch in the cab for mine. I think this would be the better way to go.
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When winching, you really need to be seated in the driver's seat of your vehicle with the winch controller in your hand because this is the safest place to be. I really don't see any significant difference between whether that controller is wired or wireless. Wireless costs more, so the win goes to wired (IMHO, of course).
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Thanks. I was thinking about the potential for wire scratches when I use it from inside the jeep. Is this a problem? Also, if you direct wire to switch inside jeep can you still operate winch from outside of jeep (ie if you are by yourself trying to respool the wire on winch).
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When winching, you really need to be seated in the driver's seat of your vehicle with the winch controller in your hand because this is the safest place to be. I really don't see any significant difference between whether that controller is wired or wireless. Wireless costs more, so the win goes to wired (IMHO, of course).
But I will preface that with the fact that you have to know what you are doing and have a sense of what is going on. Winching is inherently dangerous and the key is to minimize the risk. If your not anywhere close to the winch or cable capacity, then likely not a lot of risk, but when you start pushing the limits, risk increase and you want to take more proactive measures to stay safe (such as standing as far away as you can, raising a hood to act as a barrier, etc.)
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Thanks. I was thinking about the potential for wire scratches when I use it from inside the jeep. Is this a problem? Also, if you direct wire to switch inside jeep can you still operate winch from outside of jeep (ie if you are by yourself trying to respool the wire on winch).
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I'm not sure I agree with that. If the line breaks, it will rebound, and rebound in the direction opposite of the force that broke it. A windshield is a poor safety device for anything other than bugs. The rumors that always go around have to do with hunks of metal (hooks, shackles, etc.) going through a front or back window and taking out someones head. ...
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I have the wireless kit for my Warn, and I'm pretty happt with it. One thing that's nice is that if I'm lazy ( ), I can have someone pull the cable and not have to dig out and plug in the wired remote, because I keep the wireless one in my console. Also lets me get in and out easier if I have the doors on, because I don't have a cable strung through a window. One thing that I don't like about it is that precise winch control is much harder. Whereas the wired one will let you bump it a bit each time, pressing the button ont he wireless and letting go always gives you a couple seconds of pull, which sometimes is too much. Al in all, I'm still very happy and I got a smoking deal on it which helped as well.
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I have the remote and love it. I can move around and control the winch from many locations and don't worry about dealing with the wire. From a convenience perspective, I think it is a great addition. If you are looking to justify spending the money, then it is hard to out a $ value on convenience. If I had to do it all over again, I would get the remote every time.
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I'm not sure I agree with that. If the line breaks, it will rebound, and rebound in the direction opposite of the force that broke it. A windshield is a poor safety device for anything other than bugs. The rumors that always go around have to do with hunks of metal (hooks, shackles, etc.) going through a front or back window and taking out someones head.
But I will preface that with the fact that you have to know what you are doing and have a sense of what is going on. Winching is inherently dangerous and the key is to minimize the risk. If your not anywhere close to the winch or cable capacity, then likely not a lot of risk, but when you start pushing the limits, risk increase and you want to take more proactive measures to stay safe (such as standing as far away as you can, raising a hood to act as a barrier, etc.)
But I will preface that with the fact that you have to know what you are doing and have a sense of what is going on. Winching is inherently dangerous and the key is to minimize the risk. If your not anywhere close to the winch or cable capacity, then likely not a lot of risk, but when you start pushing the limits, risk increase and you want to take more proactive measures to stay safe (such as standing as far away as you can, raising a hood to act as a barrier, etc.)
Both have their advantages. Just carry a lot of shackles, two blocks and 2-tree straps, they all come in handy especially for recovery. You don't want to run short.!