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Why You Should Consider a Multi-Mount Winch

A receiver hitch mount lets you hook up your winch in front or back as needed, giving you more options for winching out.

What’s so great about a receiver winch mount? Here’s where a multi-mount winch can come in handy:

•  No two “stucks” are the same. Because of this, you want the most options possible when you’re in a tricky situation, especially if you’re a lone rider.

•  No need to permanently fix your winch to your Jeep or truck. This means 1) you have the flexibility to move your winch from front to back and 2) you can take the winch off altogether when you don’t need it.

•  You can leave your winch at home when you are going places you won’t need it (on-road driving, truck shows, etc). This saves you gas and reduces your winch’s exposure to the elements, which prolongs the life of your winch.

•  Quick disconnect cables allow you to connect or disconnect from your power source without unhooking the cables to your battery. Connecting and disconnecting your receiver hitch mount is quick and easy.

•  With a multi-mount winch, you can forget the headache of redesigning your whole bumper. Some truck models don’t leave enough room on the front or rear for a permanent mounted winch, which means extra time and expense to modify your truck. If that’s more than you bargained for, a receiver winch mount may be the answer.

•  With the right setup, you can transfer your hitch mounted winch from one vehicle to another. So even if you own more than one off-road vehicle, you may only need to buy one winch.

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ATV Camping: Weekend Getaways on Your Quad

Explore the remote backcountry on your ATV with these camping tips.

Overnight camping with your ATV lets you explore larger trail networks over several days. Without having to get in and out in a day, you can take the time to explore remote areas and get away from it all for awhile.

An ATV camping trip takes some planning ahead if you want to relax and enjoy your time in the backcountry. The more remote and primitive your campsite, the more prepared you’ll need to be. Let someone back home know how long you’ll be gone and where you’ll be riding and camping.

As you pack your ATV for your trip, remember to pack as light as possible without leaving out any essentials. Bring along plenty of food and drinking water. It’s a good idea to take a water filter or water purification tablets along, as well as other emergency supplies. Don’t forget to pack a flashlight, matches / lighter, first aid kit, and extra fuel if needed. Be prepared for bad weather.

gorilla_atv_bag_smallStore items that you want to keep dry and clean in an ATV luggage bag. Strap the luggage bag and all other equipment securely to your quad’s front and rear rack. Check your ATV manual for the load capacity of your quad and don’t overload the front or rear of your quad. Include the weight of your ATV winch when you figure out the load capacity of your quad.

Keep the load balanced as much as possible. For most quads, 75% of the weight should be in the rear and 25% in the front. Don’t forget to include the weight of your winch and other ATV accessories in the total weight of the front or rear load.

Winching to the Max

If you want to get the most power out of your ATV or recovery winch, here’s a few tips to get you started.

midnight_recoveryYou demand a lot out of your winch. Not only does it have to pull the entire weight of your truck or quad, but it also has to battle against the forces that got you stuck in the first place. Knowing how to get the most power out of your ATV or recovery winch will help you get out of even the toughest stucks.

Line It Up
A straight line pull is more efficient than an angle pull…not to mention easier on your winch. Whenever possible, choose an anchor point directly in line with your winch.

Spool It Out
The length of cable you spool out directly affects the load capacity of your winch. The more line you spool out, the greater the capacity of your winch. The manufacturer’s rating is the maximum capacity of your winch, which assumes only one layer of cable is left on the drum. For the most pulling power, choose an anchor point that allows you to spool out as much cable as possible while still leaving one full layer on the drum.

Double It Up
Doubling the winch line with a snatch block doubles your power. It also requires twice as much cable, so make sure your anchor point is close enough to the stuck vehicle to allow you to double the line length and still have enough rope length to reach the anchor point.

Give It Some Gas
As you start winching, give the stuck vehicle a little gas to aid the momentum of the pull and reduce the strain on your winch.