P1000 Another Winch Thread

[russknight]

Some time back I got into a discussion with someone (I can't remember who) regarding winch capacity for the 1000-3. I went with the Viper 6000# winch and he said it was "too big." Well, experience has proven otherwise. On a single line straight pull it took everything that winch had to pull my buggy up a steep sandy incline when exiting the Alapaha River last week. I don't think a smaller capacity winch could have done it without double blocking it.

 

[SuperATV]

I don't think there is a "too big," (my own personal opinion).

There is...sufficient, plenty, "I can fight a tug boat with this," and "oops....I cheaped out and bought the little one and now I'm screwed." A 4500 lb winch is sufficient and a 6k is plenty for the Pio 1k. You made a good choice.

 

[Bama-Daniel]

I got the viper 6k widespool. Wanted the 4500 but wasn’t available at the time. Now I’m glad I have the 6k. I’m thinking the only downside to the 6k is price and maybe current it draws.

 

[WagginTail]

If mine didn't have a 4500 on it when I bought it I would have went with a 6000

 

[Todd627]

I agree there isn’t a “too big” option. Maybe an “overkill” option. But never too big.

Tee’ing this one up for the NTC Crew 😜

 

[JenElio]

I agree there isn’t a “too big” option. Maybe an “overkill” option. But never too big.

Tee’ing this one up for the NTC Crew 😜

🤔.....you say this now, but that whole #nolardasses movement says otherwise 😂😂😂

 

[JenElio]

On a single line straight pull it took everything that winch had to pull my buggy up a steep sandy incline when exiting the Alapaha River last week.

🤔 in Florida???........I don't buy it.......POIDH!!!!😂

 

[Todd627]

🤔.....you say this now, but that whole #nolardasses movement says otherwise 😂😂😂

Well played J to the E 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

#nolardasses

 

[russknight]

🤔 in Florida???........I don't buy it.......POIDH!!!!😂

These aren't the greatest, but maybe you can get an idea. There are places where it's 20' from the riverbed to the top of the bank.

 

[russknight]

Sand is so loose and deep you have to run in 4wd all the time with aggressive tires. Used 1/2 a tank of gas running about 15 miles.

 

[Mopower58]

If I ever get a winch for mine, the 6,000 lb Viper is what I'll get. Glad to hear a good report on it.

 

[JenElio]

These aren't the greatest, but maybe you can get an idea. There are places where it's 20' from the riverbed to the top of the bank.

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Looks cool, that place got enough trails to make it worth a weekend trip?

 

[russknight]

Looks cool, that place got enough trails to make it worth a weekend trip?

There aren't any trails. The riverbed is the trail. You can usually ride about 12 - 15 miles until you hit a water barrier. Probably 4-5 miles upstream from the bridge and 8-10 miles downstream. That's the way it was the first time I rode it a couple weeks ago. The second time was right after the last hurricane / tropical storm blew through here (last Friday) which caused the river to start flowing a little. It's a pretty neat ride, just slow. I never hit anything higher than 3rd gear on the first ride. Best part of the second ride was the trip from Dowling Park to the River through the woods. About 30 miles one way, had to hit the pavement in a couple places.

 

[russknight]

If I ever get a winch for mine, the 6,000 lb Viper is what I'll get. Glad to hear a good report on it.

Bought it from the club store.

 

[JenElio]

There aren't any trails. The riverbed is the trail. You can usually ride about 12 - 15 miles until you hit a water barrier. Probably 4-5 miles upstream from the bridge and 8-10 miles downstream. That's the way it was the first time I rode it a couple weeks ago. The second time was right after the last hurricane / tropical storm blew through here (last Friday) which caused the river to start flowing a little. It's a pretty neat ride, just slow. I never hit anything higher than 3rd gear on the first ride. Best part of the second ride was the trip from Dowling Park to the River through the woods. About 30 miles one way, had to hit the pavement in a couple places.

Gotcha, I haven't got my tag yet so pavement might be an issue. Just asking cause I've been wanting to get back up to that area and ride some more. Last time we rode with Brett it was fun, too hot though. Figured this time of year the forest/tails would be more comfortable then middle of August😂

 

[russknight]

Gotcha, I haven't got my tag yet so pavement might be an issue. Just asking cause I've been wanting to get back up to that area and ride some more. Last time we rode with Brett it was fun, too hot though. Figured this time of year the forest/tails would be more comfortable then middle of August😂

Yes, much nicer weather now.