Member Since: 19 Jun 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 15
Winch for D4 Commercial
Has anyone fitted a winch to the front of their D4? Any pics?
I'm looking to get one for my D4 Commercial...
Is the standard battery enough to cope?
Any tips and or advice would be appreciated.
Cheers. When the time comes for your life to flash before your eyes, make sure you have something to look at!
16th Jan 2011 6:42 pm
StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 406
I only have this photo showing it with its cover on...will take some extra photos later tonight!MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
17th Jan 2011 7:12 am
coldrunner
Member Since: 19 Jun 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 15
Nice pic StornowaySA.
I see you have the LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate... how far does it stick out in front of your bumper?
I've been looking at getting a similar winch...have you had any bother with it? Is it easy to service?
Cheers!
When the time comes for your life to flash before your eyes, make sure you have something to look at!
17th Jan 2011 8:07 am
StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 406
re bash plate - you hardly notice it - perfect fit and flush just like the original plastic it replaces. Winch is great, no issues, and easy to get to and remove if needed. Highly recommended.MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
17th Jan 2011 12:01 pm
coldrunner
Member Since: 19 Jun 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 15
Traxide dual battery system? do you think I would need a similar system for self recovery? Or is the standard battery enough as long as you don't stall?
When the time comes for your life to flash before your eyes, make sure you have something to look at!
20th Jan 2011 7:52 pm
StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 406
No, standard battery is enough - keep winching to 60 second bursts though.MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
21st Jan 2011 10:42 pm
StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 406
well worth reading this:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic19587-90.htmlMY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
21st Jan 2011 10:43 pm
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
Posts: 4866
riders truro have fitted at least 3 hidden winches to D4's already,, one of them was a white commercial,,
correct me if i'm wrong but they all install them to the main battery,
when i asked about aux battery LR actually said" we dont have an aux battery,, there is a compartment for LHD and RHD batteriesone wife.......livid
21st Jan 2011 10:48 pm
xtc
Member Since: 27 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1072
Mount is much the same as for the D3...
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Off Roading is OK.... But I'd rather be Boating!
22nd Jan 2011 11:40 pm
coldrunner
Member Since: 19 Jun 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 15
Very Nice!
I'll have one of those and an expedition roof rack please!When the time comes for your life to flash before your eyes, make sure you have something to look at!
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