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KERR Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Champion wiches, $399... I saw this last night at tractor supply. 8500lb champion winchs for $399.00 I ask the girl if that price was correct and she said they may be cheaper now ill have to check... The winch its self looks exactley like a milemarker.. Anyway just thought i post it up if anyone is in the market for a winch. | ||
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hipine Date registered: Jul 2006 Location: US, CO, Bailey Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A | RE: Champion wiches, $399... KERR - 7/16/2007 8:03 AM ....The winch its self looks exactley like a milemarker.... Well, at least I found out why that's true.... http://www.cnwinch.com/winch_strap.htm Can't argue with a company that "...win[s] the deep love..." of it's clients! I see links on Google where Costco carrys them too. -Dave G. Edited by hipine 7/16/2007 3:01 PM | ||
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DesertStar Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Vehicle(s): 85-280GE/95-G320/08-G500 Posts: 2156 | RE: Champion wiches, $399... Fwiw, a friend of mine picked one up at Costco for 350.00. Mounted it on his Jeep and has never been happier. He just used it, the winch, and handled the demands he subjected. If I had a need Iwould consider...especially for the price. I have had winches before on other vehicles and it seemed like it was there for everyone else to use and for others to offtroad a bit carelessly knowing they had "Mike and his Winch" behind them. Here is a review: http://www.island4x4.com/4x4tech/product_review/champion_winch/inde... Mike | ||
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Phil Veteran Date registered: Jun 2006 Location: Newton, Massachusetts Vehicle(s): 1984 280GE Posts: 218 | RE: Champion wiches, $399... Has anyone seen the mounting setup? Is a winch bumper or lead required? | ||
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KERR Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Champion wiches, $399... i bought one of there winches a long time ago from tractor supply.. It was cheap $80.00 for a 3000 lb one. I didnt do any research on it or anything... Figured if it works its worth $80.00.... The plans are to mount it on the car trailer... but we are lazy and havent done it. You never can find people to push when your car is broken.. | ||
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DesertStar Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Vehicle(s): 85-280GE/95-G320/08-G500 Posts: 2156 | Re: Champion wiches, $399... KERR - 7/16/2007 1:11 PM You never can find people to push when your car is broken.. In the desert, there is always a blonde, tanning somewhere, and always eager to lend a helping hand. Mike (h2push.jpg) Attachments ---------------- h2push.jpg (76KB - 11 downloads) | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: Champion wiches, $399... DesertStar - 7/16/2007 4:18 PM KERR - 7/16/2007 1:11 PM You never can find people to push when your car is broken.. In the desert, there is always a blonde, tanning somewhere, and always eager to lend a helping hand. Mike A wench beats a winch hands down (or hands anywhere for that matter) any day of the week. | ||
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Titus Pullo Elite Veteran Date registered: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Vehicle(s): '90 Wolf 240GD, '06 G270 CDI. Posts: 1010 | RE: Champion wiches, $399... Phil - 7/16/2007 4:09 PM Has anyone seen the mounting setup? Is a winch bumper or lead required? They use to sell them in Costco, $CAD 399. They came with mounting plate for 2" hitch receiver, wires and Anderson plug (quick conector), so you dont need anything else. Pretty much good looking setup but never forget where they are coming from. IMHO I would not rely on this one, thats why paid twice more for Warn 9000 and still happy with it. | ||
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ogrenutz Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of Virginia Vehicle(s): '81 300 GD Cabrio Posts: 821 | Re: Champion wiches, $399... DesertStar - 7/16/2007 4:18 PM KERR - 7/16/2007 1:11 PM You never can find people to push when your car is broken.. In the desert, there is always a blonde, tanning somewhere, and always eager to lend a helping hand. Mike That's it. I'm moving to Nevada. | ||
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spots350sl Veteran Date registered: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Vehicle(s): 2003 G500, 1972 350SL Posts: 222 | Re: Champion wiches, $399... right behind you.... | ||
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Titus Pullo Elite Veteran Date registered: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Vehicle(s): '90 Wolf 240GD, '06 G270 CDI. Posts: 1010 | Re: Champion wiches, $399... spots350sl - 7/16/2007 9:29 PM me is coming too, where is the check point right behind you.... | ||
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DesertStar Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Vehicle(s): 85-280GE/95-G320/08-G500 Posts: 2156 | RE: Champion wiches, $399... Phil - 7/16/2007 1:09 PM Has anyone seen the mounting setup? Is a winch bumper or lead required? Phil, talked with my friend, he says the winch bolts are same as Warn mounting with the exception of roller fairlead mount. He paid 329.00 USD at Costco and has used 3 times without it ever getting hot. I am not endorsing, just providing real world experience. As to whether Warn is better or not, who knows. I do know Warn labels a towing strap but have no idea if "that" strap is better than a private label strap from some other lesser known company. Mike | ||
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DesertStar Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Vehicle(s): 85-280GE/95-G320/08-G500 Posts: 2156 | Re: Champion wiches, $399... DUTCH - 7/16/2007 1:31 PM DesertStar - 7/16/2007 4:18 PM KERR - 7/16/2007 1:11 PM You never can find people to push when your car is broken.. In the desert, there is always a blonde, tanning somewhere, and always eager to lend a helping hand. Mike A wench beats a winch hands down (or hands anywhere for that matter) any day of the week. I have told "sis" to watch out for "snakes"....especially when barefoot. Mike | ||
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Jonathan Joseph Expert Date registered: Oct 2006 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Vehicle(s): 2004 G55 Posts: 1538 | RE: Champion wiches, $399... Someone should tell that girl if she hung out with a guy with a G instead of an H3, she might not have to work so hard! Jonathan | ||
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G wizz Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Uk Vehicle(s): Dont own a G anymore, Too expensive!!!! Posts: 686 | Re: Champion wiches, $399... I would leave the champion well alone, go for a "come-up" much better for a little extra cash | ||
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