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fishermandan

New Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #1

Hi guys and gals.

Im looking at getting a winch for my disco 1. problem is i dont have much cash for it so im looking at the warrior 12000lb winch. has any one had any experience of these one and are they any good?

 

Grimmer

THE Winner

• Feb 13, 2013

• #2

Never heard of them, have a search, maybe someone else has

 

DiscoPol

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #3

I have been advised that if you like wet or muddy conditions they are a bit of a pig to waterproof properly, but if you avoid the wet stuff it should be ok for the occasional pull out.

 

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fishermandan

New Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #4

Thanks discopol. Thats a shame as I do like the odd dip in muddy puddles. I know there are the rebanded name for champion winches.

 

DissyV8

New Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #5

I've had my S12000 for 12 months now and its never let me down.. one or two little niggles on my friends older C12000 but once again its never failed, keep it well maintained i.e. washed after playing in the dubs and a good coating of wd40 after the wash and all should be good.. come standard with 3 year warranty as well....

 

Deasy

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #6

Iv got a c12000, never le me down either, and iv played in lots of deep puddles.
But a mate has the same winch, bought at the same time and has had quite a few issues with his

 

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fishermandan

New Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #7

Thanks guys. Nice to get peoples opinions as the sales people just want to sell it so they tell you what you want to hear.

 

Jongould

New Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #8

I got a c12000ewx winch and it's been perfect, plenty of power and never let me down, they aren't fast winches but mine has proved reliable, been through mud, water and all kinds of other ****e, had it a while and it's still working 100%, champion have a uk base as well so spares are easy to get plus mine came with a 2 year warranty on it. I wouldn't get an eBay one though as if you have issues it's harder to sort...

 

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fishermandan

New Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #9

Im planning to pick one up from john craddocks as they have them on the shelf and are local to where I work should I have problems. Thanks for the advice

 

DissyV8

New Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #10

I bought mine on fleebay.. through JC's shop.. £390 well spent I would say!

 

TD5power

Certified Nutter

• Feb 13, 2013

• #11

I got a brand new 12000 from m&m for £350, not used it yet its still in the box, there heavy that's all I know about it

 

V8jon

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2013

• #12

I have the warrior 9500lb on the series and its a cracking winch,its pulled big trees out of a river,a shogun out of a 6 foot snowdrift and the last pay n play I was at I spent most of the day winching stuck disco's out it's still working fine after a year and its had its fair share of mud and water,well worth the money in my opinion

This is it in action pulling me through a "bit" of mud

Bonkas4x4wales pay n play Carmarthen - YouTube

 

GreenHornet

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2013

• #13

Mine was secondhand and abused. Rebuilt, greased and sealed and its all good so far....