Is the 12,000 Warn winch I have on the front of the truck. Past weekend saw us at a lake campsite up above Lake Chelan in Washington. Huge wind came up overnight and a large tree was downed blocking the road out. I carry a good pruning saw, so that was in play, then was able to get an angle position. Got it moved around with the first set-up and was able to snap it at the cut on the second. Much of my travels tend to be in out the way places...no cel, etc. So..for me? a great piece of gear. Second time in use.Gary Haupt

Well done! And Gary, it is really good to hear that you are in great shape, cutting trees and winching logs -- it seems like only yesterday that your ankle (?) was giving you a lot of difficulty.But I do have some technical questions:Is there any video of your lumbering heroics? And was that pleasant red-headed young lady around to applaud? (Preferably on camera?)Most importantly, before beginning the job, did you tell the onlookers, "Hold my beer!"

garyhaupt wrote:Best boondocking gizmo so far...Is the 12,000 Warn winch I have on the front of the truck.Way to go!I also carry along a large pruning saw - but boy would it take a lot of muscle and endurance to cut and remove the pieces of a big tree without a winch. I have a hand winch and often thought of packing it along just in case.By the way, you're only the second RV'er I've ever run across who refers to their Class C motorhome as a "truck". Come to think of it, that's really the most important part of what it is.I always enjoy your comments ... so keep on truckin'.

So far, my various pruning saws have always been enough, but in these days of forests full of dead trees a winch sounds like a good thing to have.I usually call my Tiger Class C a truck. 2500HD 4x4...what else could it be?

I hope you have some tow straps (to wrap around things you don't want to damage with a hook and wire cable) and some shackles. If you want to get "fancy" throw a snatch block in to kit, but a good one of these is kind of expensive.

theoldwizard1 wrote:I hope you have some tow straps (to wrap around things you don't want to damage with a hook and wire cable) and some shackles. If you want to get "fancy" throw a snatch block in to kit, but a good one of these is kind of expensive.This is a great point! Tree saver straps will protect both your winch cable and the trees. Don't forget to lay a blanket or other shock absorbing material over the cable. Never "jerk" on a winch cable as the morons in this video did. The result of a broken winch cable is the same if only winching and the cable breaks without something to absorb the shock of a broken cable. Don't be Darwin Award Winner... all you need is a coat laid over the cable while pulling to avoid this... Broken Winch Cable

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beemerphile1
Explorer
Jun 28, 2018
I've thought about a winch but haven't purchased one yet.

I do carry;
a ratchet come-a-long,
an electric chain saw,
a portable generator in the truck,
a built in generator in the trailer,
tow straps,
snatch straps,
and d-rings.
MrWizard
Moderator
Jun 27, 2018
i have a tow rope, no winch
I do have an electric change saw, a 12 amp circular saw, and a small wire feed welder

guess which one has seen the most use ?

also a small MAP GAS torch and some Alu welding rod
Off_Pavement
Explorer II
Jun 27, 2018
theoldwizard1 wrote:
I hope you have some tow straps (to wrap around things you don't want to damage with a hook and wire cable) and some shackles. If you want to get "fancy" throw a snatch block in to kit, but a good one of these is kind of expensive.

This is a great point! Tree saver straps will protect both your winch cable and the trees.

Don't forget to lay a blanket or other shock absorbing material over the cable. Never "jerk" on a winch cable as the morons in this video did. The result of a broken winch cable is the same if only winching and the cable breaks without something to absorb the shock of a broken cable. Don't be Darwin Award Winner... all you need is a coat laid over the cable while pulling to avoid this... Broken Winch Cable
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jun 27, 2018
I hope you have some tow straps (to wrap around things you don't want to damage with a hook and wire cable) and some shackles. If you want to get "fancy" throw a snatch block in to kit, but a good one of these is kind of expensive.
Tiger4x4RV
Nomad
Jun 27, 2018
So far, my various pruning saws have always been enough, but in these days of forests full of dead trees a winch sounds like a good thing to have.

I usually call my Tiger Class C a truck. 2500HD 4x4...what else could it be?
pnichols
Explorer II
Jun 27, 2018
garyhaupt wrote:
Best boondocking gizmo so far...Is the 12,000 Warn winch I have on the front of the truck.

Way to go!

I also carry along a large pruning saw - but boy would it take a lot of muscle and endurance to cut and remove the pieces of a big tree without a winch. I have a hand winch and often thought of packing it along just in case.

By the way, you're only the second RV'er I've ever run across who refers to their Class C motorhome as a "truck". Come to think of it, that's really the most important part of what it is.

I always enjoy your comments ... so keep on truckin'.
profdant139
Explorer II
Jun 27, 2018
Well done! And Gary, it is really good to hear that you are in great shape, cutting trees and winching logs -- it seems like only yesterday that your ankle (?) was giving you a lot of difficulty.

But I do have some technical questions:

Is there any video of your lumbering heroics? And was that pleasant red-headed young lady around to applaud? (Preferably on camera?)

Most importantly, before beginning the job, did you tell the onlookers, "Hold my beer!"

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