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bob neville



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winch cover
Fiited my Superwinch Talon 9.5SR on Sunday, easy except for the amount of front grill that has to be removed Shocked

Went to fit my 'one size fits all' winch cover and, guess what, it does not fit Big Cry
OK if you have a bridge winch but useless for one with the selonoids on the side.

Chap down the road has a SW EP9 with a cover fitted so I borrowed that and that does not fit either. Unless I am missing something I thought the Talon was the same size as an EP9.

Any idesa where I can get a winch cover to fit ?

Bob

PS - I have sent you an email Greeni Thumbs Up
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Glynparry25



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Why do you want a winch cover?

The UK climate doesn't fair well with a cover- in the winter once the moisture is in there it is then kept in there, and then in the summer you get condensation which will cause more problems. I would say you are better off washing it down every time you clean your car and it will stay in much better condition.

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Hi Bob, I'm waiting for the suppliers to get back to me with an answer Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Glad you got it all fitted Cool
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bob neville



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Hi Glyn

Trying to keep the synthetic rope in decent nick ??????

Thanks Greeni Thumbs Up

Bob
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bob neville wrote:
Hi Glyn

Trying to keep the synthetic rope in decent nick ??????

Bob


Bob,

You get the problem where the moisture gets in (mainly through condensation)- and once in it is there until you take the cover off and dry it. The moisture will eat away at your rope as fast as UV light (will also accelerate the corrosion of all metal parts.

You would be better off with something like this:



It will allow the rope to breath.

I can't remember where in UK sells them though Confused

Glyn Dog Sheep
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bob neville



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Thanks Glyn - that will do the job if you can remember where to get them Thumbs Up

Now where are the mice going to sleep Rolling with laughter

Bob
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bob neville



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Found them in the US, just emailed to see if they will ship to the UK.

http://www.roadlessgear.com/Merchant2/merc...D/R/OT5017

Bob
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Glynparry25



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BOOM:

http://www.difflock.com/magazine/recovery/...ctor.shtml

Still doesn't say where to buy it Confused

Glyn Dog Sheep
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Glynparry25 wrote:
BOOM:

http://www.difflock.com/magazine/recovery/...ctor.shtml

Still doesn't say where to buy it Confused

Glyn Dog Sheep


I have an expert on the case Thumbs Up

Glyn Dog Sheep
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Results are back:

They are made by a company called Offroad trail tools in the states (I saw one at a friends shop)- mine so stay away Razz

Here is the link to the product:

http://www.offroadtrailtools.com/shop/inde...t&c=25

Maybe offer up a 'group buy' and see if you can get a good deal- (anyone with a synthetic rope should have one).

Glyn Dog Sheep
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^^^^^^^^ I feel like a right post whore now!!!!!^^^^^^^^^

Embarassed Gotta get the count up somehow Whistle

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GREENI



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It's all about talking to yourself Glyn Razz

I just had a call from Superwinch and they have nothing available at the moment Bob, sorry Neutral
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bob neville



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Thanks Greeni, I did a search in the UK and US last night and did not come up with anything.

Count me in Glyn Thumbs Up

Bob
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GREENI wrote:
It's all about talking to yourself Glyn Razz


But the friends that live in my head told me to write it Thumbs Up .

Glyn Dog Sheep
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GREENI



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Glynparry25 wrote:
GREENI wrote:
It's all about talking to yourself Glyn Razz


But the friends that live in my head told me to write it Thumbs Up .

Glyn Dog Sheep

I don't even have them Big Cry
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