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No, but there is an accessory that plugs into the trailer hitch plug and converts it to a standard 12V car outlet. That may be an easier place to start.
Maybe you should consider a rope instead of the cable. I used a cable for years and use a damper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H892N9M?tag=duckduckgo-iphone-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
What kind of off roading do you prefer? The gear for the woods is different the the gear for the mountains. Not that you can’t have it all but where would you like to start?
If you have ram boxes you could plug in there or use this adapter to give you 12v https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UC8U7G?tag=duckduckgo-iphone-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
Thanks for the info! Is the warn dampening bag Heavier than it looks? I read you could use a blanket or back seat floor mat but just seemed that it needs weight or just be large like a blanket to direct energy downward(worried about floor mat working). I didn’t mention I also had a 5 ft 25000 lb rope made and think it is probably more in line with what’s needed and 3/4 D rings fit it. The 10 ft 37000 is going to need at least 1” d rings if I can find. I’m too far in now to order a kit!
I meant a synthetic rope. https://www.warn.com/spydura-nightline-100ft-synthetic-rope-assembly-with-hook-102558https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H5CYGBK?tag=duckduckgo-iphone-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
Will do! Didn’t realize it was as simple as removing the cable and putting on the rope. Only $100 too. Seems too good to be true.
I had a pretty good solo recovery with my 2019 Power Wagon on 4/29 out in the Lytle Creek CA area. I was exploring some pole access roads Lone Pine Canyon Road. As I turned a corner on the trail there was a deep washed out rut on the passenger side of my rig. At the time I couldn't quite see where it started or how deep it was. I cleared it with my front passenger wheel but then felt my rear passenger wheel drop into it, ultimately resting my rear axle pumpkin on the dirt. I couldn’t reverse because there was hard rock behind my read axle so forward was the only option. I locked up my axles and tried to crawl out but because the trail sloped down toward my passenger side my front passenger wheel slipped into the rut. At this point both my passenger wheels were in the rut with nothing under them and steep raised embankment on my passenger side so everything had to be assessed from my driver side. Should be noted there was nothing with in 300 feet for me to winch off of :-/. I busted out my shovel and started digging dirt to fill the rut under my front passenger tire along with gather large rocks to pack in. I had to clear away some packed dirt in-front of my front axle and sway bar as well and did the same for the rear. After about 45 minutes of digging, filling and rock gathering, I had created a “ramp” under my front passenger tire. I placed one of my X-Bull Traction Boards ($65 for two on Amazon) under it just for good measure. With both axles locked I was able to crawl out, fortunately without causing any damage to my rig, at least that I was able to find. I did crack a traction board but I’d say it was worth the cost.
Love it. Nice job! My advice, get a bigger shovel and another set of traction boards for that price!
If you tend to do wide open country off road, then I recommend a land anchor. That way you can always winch. A hi lift jack would have made it easier to put the jack on the hitch to get the pumpkin off the ground to then put your traction pads underneath the rear tires. Or a soft shackle in the rim and lift one rear tire. But you need to have one has part of your recovery tools. Not that what you did was wrong but what sounds like what took you and hour (and maybe a blister) could have be no more then 15 min.
If you tend to do wide open country off road, then I recommend a land anchor. That way you can always winch. A hi lift jack would have made it easier to put the jack on the hitch to get the pumpkin off the ground to then put your traction pads underneath the rear tires. Or a soft shackle in the rim and lift one rear tire. But you need to have one has part of your recovery tools. Not that what you did was wrong but what sounds like what took you and hour (and maybe a blister) could have be no more then 15 min.
There is a lot of ways to skin that cat.
If all I had was a shovel and skids then I would have dug out a wedge under the back tires so that when I reverse I pull the traction pads in and under creating lift.
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Would have loved to see pictures of the setup and the recovery. Next time!
If you find yourself using the winch a lot, a closed system has an safety advantage. The hook is stronger then the 18 but still the oem hook is not the weakest link. It does have a 2 part function and can pull in flat but investment? I can’t see the $250 justification as only an investment. More like a pair of Ray Bans on the front of your truck. Here is the thread with plenty of opinions.
