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Winch or not ?

The detachable rear winch looks a good option for less serious off roaders provided you have a towbar fitted and electrics. Either buy with the vehicle or add later. I have been assured that it will fit on the towbar attachment if the tow ball is on the lowest setting. From the photos I doubt it. Amazon.co.uk offer slot in tow balls that seem to be legal in UK and should be if offered for sale here but no guarantee from me.
 
The detachable rear winch looks a good option for less serious off roaders provided you have a towbar fitted and electrics. Either buy with the vehicle or add later. I have been assured that it will fit on the towbar attachment if the tow ball is on the lowest setting. From the photos I doubt it. Amazon.co.uk offer slot in tow balls that seem to be legal in UK and should be if offered for sale here but no guarantee from me.
It has been discussed before , but the winch will be heavy and awkward to store. The loadspace in the back is high and you have to reach across the bumper/sill a fair way. Let alone in a recovery where you have to open both doors to get the device out and fitted , perhaps on a side angle or in mud.
But I guess it might work for some.
 
The detachable rear winch looks a good option for less serious off roaders provided you have a towbar fitted and electrics. Either buy with the vehicle or add later. I have been assured that it will fit on the towbar attachment if the tow ball is on the lowest setting. From the photos I doubt it. Amazon.co.uk offer slot in tow balls that seem to be legal in UK and should be if offered for sale here but no guarantee from me.
You know Google Dave? I didn't know the word either, but "googled" it, Thats exactly the sort of bush I got out at my son's place! :LOL:

The detachable rear winch looks a good option for less serious off roaders provided you have a towbar fitted and electrics. Either buy with the vehicle or add later. I have been assured that it will fit on the towbar attachment if the tow ball is on the lowest setting. From the photos I doubt it. Amazon.co.uk offer slot in tow balls that seem to be legal in UK and should be if offered for sale here but no guarantee from me.
I use this style on my 4wds usually kept inside and only inserted when needed.
Saves the shins
I will also be able to use it on front

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The detachable rear winch looks a good option for less serious off roaders provided you have a towbar fitted and electrics. Either buy with the vehicle or add later.
If you've no requirement to tow (and I share your comment with regard to the portable winche's compatability with a tow ball) then I'd hope just buying the lump of metal which I've seen described as the "Vertical Towing Interface" would be much cheaper than purchasing the towing kit at some £600ish.

I have been assured that it will fit on the towbar attachment if the tow ball is on the lowest setting.
That really needs to be demonstrated to be believed.

Amazon.co.uk offer slot in tow balls that seem to be legal in UK and should be if offered for sale here but no guarantee from me.
Full type approval for cars, or just legal for commercials with their own "lower" standard?
 
I am currently struggling whether to add a winch or not.

I do not really 'need' a winch. But it gives me a bit more confidence to master difficult sections. If I will once travel through Sardinia, the Pyrenees or the like, it would feel like kind of a backup.

On the other hand, I will likely drive the Grenadier on the road for at least 90%.

Ineos offers a 5.5 tonnes winch, the price is 3671,- € - which is a lot.

I ask my self, whether I could fit a winch of that categorie for that price later, including installation, wiring etc. (already have the power panel).

What do you think? What are the prices for something equally good and powerful?
What is your use case for the vehicle? That will give you the answer.
 
Traveling, overlanding, daily use.

But this has already been discussed forth and back in this thread. You'll find all the arguments here.
 
after a long thought i added the winch to the configuration today, i will probably never need it but if it's a good feeling to have it with me.
 
Traveling, overlanding, daily use.

But this has already been discussed forth and back in this thread. You'll find all the arguments here.
remember, just the winch is not enough. if you really need them, then you also need ropes, shackles, maybe a pulley, and depending on the location, a ground anchor.
 
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