JDB
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RS can be anything but cheap on a lot of things, especially as a private individual.
... my experience as well!
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That really is the point. It doesn't affect the overhang at all when it's safely packed away in the back
Like many things though, it is a compromise and has a number of pro's and con's. On the plus side, you can use it at both ends of the vehicle, it stays clean and dry when not in use and, most importantly for me, the winch can be left at home for the 99% of the time when I know I won't need it. The downsides are the slightly increased complexity of installation, the slightly more prominent mounting and the fact that the thing needs to be lifted into position.
For my purposes, the winch is a complete toy (that I won in a magazine competition, as it happens) and probably won't get a lot of use, so these compromises work in my favour. I appreciate that it won't suit everybody, though.
As an aside, the mounting for the front that I envisaged would have had the winch positioned high enough so that the approach angle wouldn't suffer significantly. I fully intended to be able to drive with the winch in place at the front. I had the design for the bracketry all drawn up but never got as far as having it built before selling the Discovery. I'll have to dream up something similar for my 110 now. On top of everything else, it's a nice little engineering challenge too
... large round of applause - exactly where I am coming from - I view it as "insurance" - when I get myself into somewhere I should'nt have - it will help get me out, and as you say 99% of the time I don't need it and can leave it at home!
Really good to get the team advice on here as to how to fix it all up - much appreciated and welcomed - (as always).
JDB
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doesn't do much for rear overhang.
.... does quite a lot I think - you only need to put it on when you need it!
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PM Sent ref andersons! Yes Please!
Darren - thanks for detail - excellent stuff.
JDB
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Anyone done the above - and if so what lessons did you learn and how would you do it again?
I am using US Class III receivers at both end, with the winch on a removable mount, I intend to wire the solenoid in and fix it to the mount (any recommendations on a waterpoof box - Maplin seemed to be a good starting point??), then only having a anderson type plug to attach to the vehicle.
So I think I need a run of 35mm sq welding cable from the front to the back with an anderson receiver on the end - where do I put it? do I waterproof it?
At the front I thought of dropping a very short cable out through the grill and again putting a waterproof cap on it again?
Inside the engine bay - going for dual batteries - (any pics of mounting second one in a Disco 1 appreciated), with a split charge system, and then wiring the winch direct (with a cut out) to the auxiliary battery.
What have I missed?
Any pics or descriptions of where to mount rear cables appreciated, and I was intending to tie wrap it to the inside of chassis structure?
Where's the cheapest place to get welding cable and anderson connectors?
Thanks in advance
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...sorry to awaken an old post - but am I right in thinking that this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Welding-Cable-35mm-2...oQQcmdZViewItem
will do the job for a removable winch (Warn 9.5XP) at front or a long run to the rear for occasional use?
I was proposing to use Anderson connectors to limit voltage drop as well?
Can I get the cable cheaper?
Grateful for advice.
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......... I would include a gallon or 2 of WD40 and soak it all for a week (just in case)??!!
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Mine is a 97 300 tdi ES - not sure if you can get it re-calibrated?
I just measured all the regular speeds (30,40, 50, 60 & 70) against the GPS and just ensure that I know what the difference is - for mine it is a couple of mph under reading at 70, but I guess this will depend on individual tyre design, wear etc that affect the diameter.
(I'm using BFG Trac Edges with +2" lift, modified rear arches and adjusted front bump stops).
Hope that is of use.
JDB
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Don't forget on standard 235/70/16 tyres most discos are over reading on the speedo speed - so your miles travelled will be inaccurate - and might explain why some people seem to get "remarkable" consumption.....
Just my pennies worth - as I have just changed to 235/85/16s and will see how it changes - my speedo was at least 5 mph over now 1-2 mph under using GPS measurement.
JDB
what size tyre and what sort
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...... I have 5 x 285/75/16 sat in the garage looking for a home if you really want some lift (and a little bit of work to make them fit)......