13000 lbs. OPEN ROAD WINCH Review

[@adamt253]

I just did a full mechanical restoration on my 2001 Astro AWD van. It was my original work van my dad bought for me when I started my company. I'm turning into a camper style van. I just did a small 3-inch lift with some all-terrain tires and bought a winch bumper from Journeys off road. Didn't realize I needed a winch too lol. Thanks for this video! I bought this winch. I look forward to helping people stuck in the dunes when I'm traveling to Cabo. I'm building this van to leave at my condo in Cabo San Lucas so I have a vehicle I can go surf and camp in the dunes. Cheers!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

That sounds awesome!! I’m glad this video helped you find a good winch!!

[@XeCuteAbstractSounds]

Question about the clutch lever. I was confused as to why it doesn’t have a notch or spot where it stays on the free spool position. I get that having it always engaged means easy use when you need it, as you said just turn on your remote and it’s ready. Most people say don’t leave the winch engaged (keep it on free spool) when not in use. Is there a reason why people say that? Is it ok that our Open Road winch are essentially always engaged?

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

That's a good question. Personally I have always had my clutch lever in the engaged position to retain the tension on the hook, and never had any issues with any winch. Not sure why superwinch as this clutch design vs a lockable position though.

[@absaarkhan-qs7lp]

It was nice meeting you but i forgot to take a picture wid you and my friend don’t believe me that I met you…..love your content

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Well tell them it was nice to meet you at spirit Halloween! Thanks for coming to say Hi! Cheers!

[@scottymac5174]

I just bought a 10,000 lb Smittybilt a couple of weeks ago! 😄

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

That’s too bad lol

[@scottymac5174]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions I just ordered a set of aftermarket front and rear bumpers for my 04 Tundra. The Smittybilt was the cheapest winch option they had.

[@038Landry]

Be nice if Allison learned how to drive, jeez, surprised he didn’t loose a flare … 🙄🤫😆

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

😂😂 🤫 this was a poor stranger I came across on who had sadly and totally accidentally driven into the ditch.

[@038Landry]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions oh no, poor guy 🙄💀😆

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

😂😂

[@robl6044]

I will have to look in to this one cool thanks

[@piloma6959]