Stealth winch for P38A

OK so I do a little green laneing, which is
fun, but this leaves me looking enviously
at friends with winches. I've sat and waited
while somebody got pulled out and mumbled that
I wouldn't have been fool enough to go down
that hole but...

Does anybody know a way I can fit a winch to
a 96 HSE Rangie without a massive front end
resculpturing job? I'm a novice at this sort
of thing so if the answer is obvious please
explain slowly but everything I've seen is a
bit brutal for something that was mainly bought
as a big dive boat tow truck. (No I don't take
the kids to school in it. They've grown up.)

nigelH

"Nigel Hewitt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> OK so I do a little green laneing, which is
> fun, but this leaves me looking enviously
> at friends with winches. I've sat and waited
> while somebody got pulled out and mumbled that
> I wouldn't have been fool enough to go down
> that hole but...
>
> Does anybody know a way I can fit a winch to
> a 96 HSE Rangie without a massive front end
> resculpturing job? I'm a novice at this sort
> of thing so if the answer is obvious please
> explain slowly but everything I've seen is a
> bit brutal for something that was mainly bought
> as a big dive boat tow truck. (No I don't take
> the kids to school in it. They've grown up.)
>
> nigelH

Very few off roaders actually have vehicle mounted winches. Yeah there are
always the exreme bunch but a hand winch can be equally as effective for a
fraction of the price. It doesn't make your car look like a wrecker and It's
also a great incentive to work out a better route next time.

If you fo insist on getting a vehicle mounted winch then you have a number
of other modifications to consider to factor into the cost. Such as Dual
batteries if you don't already have them, and good ones. Also a heavy duty
Alternator with a high end output alond with a split charge system.
Alternative is a hydraulic winch which have manay advantanges but need the
engine running to work. I've a fleet of landrovers and only posses a hand
winch which is really only of use for mauling disabled vehicles / caravan
around when not up to the axles. My other option is a rope and a friend or
local farmer. Infinately cheaper then a Winch.

Lee D

Warn sells a platform that slides into a receiver hitch that you mount
between the frame rails at the front of your vehicle. I have one of these
on my 97 Disco. Allows me to keep the 65 pounds off the front end when not
needed. Don't know if they make one that fits the Range Rover but perhaps a
Disco version could be modified if necessary. Check the Warn website.
Dual batteries would be nice but I don't think they are essential. If you
have friends nearby they can always jump start your vehicle if you should
run the battery down and then stall it (or just shut off the engine and then
find it will not crank over).
I also think you stock alternator is fine as it is probably something like
100 amps.
"Nigel Hewitt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:1106838924.fce08fd2c68af07e24c482ca32399c23@teranews...
> OK so I do a little green laneing, which is
> fun, but this leaves me looking enviously
> at friends with winches. I've sat and waited
> while somebody got pulled out and mumbled that
> I wouldn't have been fool enough to go down
> that hole but...
>
> Does anybody know a way I can fit a winch to
> a 96 HSE Rangie without a massive front end
> resculpturing job? I'm a novice at this sort
> of thing so if the answer is obvious please
> explain slowly but everything I've seen is a
> bit brutal for something that was mainly bought
> as a big dive boat tow truck. (No I don't take
> the kids to school in it. They've grown up.)
>
> nigelH
>
>

> Warn sells a platform that slides into a receiver hitch that you mount
> between the frame rails at the front of your vehicle. I have one of these
> on my 97 Disco.
Have you got any links or pictures for this mounting system ?
I had a quick look at the Warn website but they don't seem to recognise the
Discovery in their vehicle listings. Of course I may be looking in the
wrong place !

Thanks
Neil

In message <[email protected]>
Neil Wilson <[email protected]> wrote:

> > Warn sells a platform that slides into a receiver hitch that you mount
> > between the frame rails at the front of your vehicle. I have one of these
> > on my 97 Disco.
> Have you got any links or pictures for this mounting system ?
> I had a quick look at the Warn website but they don't seem to recognise the
> Discovery in their vehicle listings. Of course I may be looking in the
> wrong place !
>
> Thanks
> Neil
Bearmach do one - unforunatly we can't supply you one courtesy
Land Ranger Services.

Richard
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"Neil Wilson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Warn sells a platform that slides into a receiver hitch that you mount
>> between the frame rails at the front of your vehicle. I have one of
>> these
>> on my 97 Disco.
> Have you got any links or pictures for this mounting system ?
> I had a quick look at the Warn website but they don't seem to recognise
> the
> Discovery in their vehicle listings. Of course I may be looking in the
> wrong place !
>
Can't help you much as the unit was on the vehicle when I bought it. I
looked at the Warn site and what I have is the "Multi-mount". As you say,
they do not list Land Rover in the receiver application table. The one they
show in the picture has the mounting going over the top of the frame rail.
My mount goes between the frame rails and is held in place by two bolts on
each side. It is a perfect fit so I assume it is a factory job, not
home-made. Its also possible that its not a Warn product. I just assumed
so as it has a Warn winch mounted on it. Perhaps send them an email?