JST Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Anyone got one? are they worth it - protecting plasma from sun etc where can you get them from? Dan - yes i know you have one i sold it to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Yes, if your truck is left outside. If you are CB, you could make one or get one made. Vinyl is cheap. Other than the rope, it is important to keep the rain out of the brake. All the brake bits are in the open and have no sealing. When the rust gets at it, no more brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 The flip side is that once it all gets wet underneath the cover (like if you splash through a bit of deep water) it will take a lot longer to ever dry out if covered up whereas if out in the open, it will dry off relatively quickly. Swings and roundabouts IMHO On plasma/UV, I'm living under the ozone hole so I'll find out in due course if there are any problems on that score. The Dyneema is supposed to have a "UV proof" coating - we'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 The flip side is that once it all gets wet underneath the cover (like if you splash through a bit of deep water) it will take a lot longer to ever dry out if covered up whereas if out in the open, it will dry off relatively quickly. Bwahahahahaha, not in the UK..... After a run, hose it down and let it dry, retension the rope, THEN put the cover on....... The cover obviously comes off at the beginning of a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Not convinced you'll gain much by it. If you use it regularly, the brake won't seize up and I doubt there is enough sun in the UK to worry the rope. The rope will die through abrasion long before the UV gets it IMO. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Not convinced you'll gain much by it. If you use it regularly, the brake won't seize up and I doubt there is enough sun in the UK to worry the rope. If your out winching every week sure, but the average Joe does not winch very often. Most winches sit around for the ocassional use and all of those 8274 have brakes that are siezed open. I think a few dollars for some vinyl isn't going to break the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I think a few dollars for some vinyl isn't going to break the bank. And you can even put your name on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 winch is used 1 once a month min at an event may be two events a month. my main thinking was for the rope protection, Si + Tony i think you are right i will wear it out long before UV plays a sig role. ditto the moisture thing is a good point. Out of interest i did seal the solenoid box on the xd9000i before the last event, i didnt help, mud out but mositure in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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