Best Winch For The Money | Open Road Winch Real World Test

[@baileyrussell1874]

Thanks again brother. My family appreciates you and that winch 😂

[@IndependenceOverland]

Haha no problem man! You were pretty stuck in there for sure! I hope the Tacoma gets back to its former glory after a trip to the body shop!

[@chriskenmotsu9]

@IndependenceOverland, thx for your time and effort to bring us your review of the OpenRoad 9500 series winch, will be looking for your updates on the winch, a inexpensive winch is always a thing, as always keep doing what your doing brah love your channel and see you on the next one 👍 stay safe and safe travels brahda 👍 🤙✌ 👊

[@IndependenceOverland]

Thank you Chris! It’s definitely quite a bargain from what I can see so far. Almost all winches are Chinese built at this point, it just seems this one doesn’t have that crazy mark up. If it fails, you guys will be the first to know!

[@khiaraslaw]

​@@IndependenceOverlandupdates?

[@IndependenceOverland]

@@khiaraslawruns like a top

[@schoolboy1325]

Nice scenery! Great review mate! I can't wait to get my first winch on my new vehicle.

[@honusail]

That’s great! Looking forward to the update.

[@IndependenceOverland]

I’ll post any issues as soon as they happen!

[@davidrucci]

Excellent Tyler! Dig the new intro/outro tunes too! Dang, that price point is stellar.., I’m excited to see how she does in the long run. Love that it comes with a wireless. I ended up running an in cabin winch control switch in the rig which has been a game changer when winching but having a wireless would be nice too. And I kinda dig that clutch system it has. Super excited to see where this goes! Thanks as always brother. 🤙👊🙌

[@IndependenceOverland]

Yeah I was in the midst of doing the same thing (cabin switch) when they reached out. Not having to fish out a wired remote and plug it in takes a lot of the hassle out. So far so good! I plan to give it hell this winter.

[@vinsonw821]

Been running this exact same winch for about 2 months now, used about 3 times, on one smaller sedan and my GX twice and it's been fine. Slower than Warns and even Smitty but still functions great! Pulled the sedan uphill from a ditch with ease!

[@IndependenceOverland]

Yeah my Warn was an older model so they are about the same speed. I’ve been really happy with it, even little things like cleaning the rope feels like less work when I can just grab a remote and reel my line in.

[@heavenleigh111]

Are you still running this winch? How's it holding up for you?

[@vinsonw821]

@heavenleigh111 Still holding up fine. I use it about every other month for things around the house and she still works fine. Synthetic line is holding up well in the Florida sun as well.

[@heavenleigh111]

@@vinsonw821 thank you for replying. I'm having an impossible time choosing which brand to go with. Mine will be in a lot of mud and water

[@TwistedD]

Hows it been so far?. I just ordered the13000 lb version on slale paid under 400. Picked it up for my jeep jl. I wont need much but hope its dependable if i only need to use 1-2 time a year

[@IndependenceOverland]

It’s worked really well, to the point that I might use one in my next build I have coming up as well. No issues at all, I just ran it a few days ago in anticipation of spring and even the remote batteries seem to last forever. For the price it’s insane!

[@TwistedD]

@IndependenceOverland awesome I appreciate the response.

[@Rixster1217]

These are on sale right now for $359, you really can't beat the value. I received mine and installed it yesterday, very please with the quality and I'm itching to try it out.

[@IndependenceOverland]

Can't beat it for a low cost light. They are blinding!

[@davesantimaw5413]

Hi Tyler! Subscriber and avid watcher of your videos! I’d like to ask for some advice. I recently purchased a 2012 TTSE that’s mostly stock. My intentions are to build it out to overland, so what recommendations would you have for to start the customization of the rig to do just that? Thanks! Dave

[@IndependenceOverland]

Hey Dave! My biggest money and headache saving tip is wait as long as you can to do the lift. Add all the weight and extra gear, because as you modify your springs will need changed out, and with that comes other costs. Do as much as quickly as you can, and then decide on suspension. I wasted a lot of money on changing up suspension parts. If you plan to get a roof tent, go that route first! Other stuff looks cooler, but the Fj is incredibly capable stock so get out there and then start modifying to your needs! If you have questions hit me up bud, thank you for being a subscriber!

[@davesantimaw5413]

@@IndependenceOverland Thanks Tyler! I do plan on putting on steel bumpers and a roof top tent. I’m hearing a lot of FJ overlanders and lift specialist that are recommending an OME lift. What advice would you have there? Thank you again!

[@IndependenceOverland]

@@davesantimaw5413 I had OME for several years. They are bulletproof. Obviously it won’t ride like a King shock, but they are very good and affordable. I think your making a solid decision.

[@davesantimaw5413]

@@IndependenceOverland Tyler, what are your thoughts of Toytec’s Boss shocks/springs?

[@MegaMarclar]

I worked with openroad in the past with the previous version of this winch. I made some videos for them on the winch and recovery kit. Then one day they ghosted me, won't reply to messages what so ever. Have not heard from them in months. They copied my video and put it on their sight.

[@IndependenceOverland]

Uh oh

[@kitchentimeinc]

Call an attorney

[@MegaMarclar]

@@kitchentimeinc and what.... Sue china? I'm really at a no-loss situation, I got free stuff. Just wish they would have followed through better. If I really wanted to I could issue a copyright strike on them.

[@SLVRGTP]

I've been thinking about buying an Open Road winch for my 2007 FJ and I'm glad I came across this video. I've only seen one other KZbin overlander use an Open Road, Ozark Overlanding Adventures, and Matt seems to love his. After two months of ownership, how is it holding up? This was a very informative video, and now you have a new subscriber to the channel!

[@IndependenceOverland]

You're awesome Gerald! It's good man, I am gonna go do some snow camping in January and I plan to give it hell for that trip. The winch has been a really solid setup so far. I will pin a comment to the top if I ever have issues. The current sale is pretty nuts on them. A single tire is almost more expensive haha! Thank you for subscribing sir!

[@americanmade422]

How's this thing holding up? I was going to get a apex winch or the ironman4x4 monster winch but this looks good too. Nice FJ BTW, i have a 5th gen 4runner. 🤟

[@IndependenceOverland]

It’s been great so far. I only used it one other time after this video (trip video still in line to get edited) but I’ve been impressed with it. If it fails, my subscribers will be the first to know!

[@heavenleigh111]

Hey man how's this winch holding up? I can't find any update videos or even comments on here about it.

[@IndependenceOverland]

So far so good! I honest didnt really need to winch much this year. I just heloped load an old truck on a trailer a few nights ago with it, so she still runs! Quite a bargain!

[@heavenleigh111]

​@@IndependenceOverlandthank you

[@0661mike]

How much does this model weigh?

[@IndependenceOverland]

Sorry Mike, I’m not sure. The same as my Warn XD9000. That winch weighs in at around 80lbs.

[@djleighk15]

So its been a little bit since the Video.. How you liking the Winch now?

[@IndependenceOverland]

Haven’t had any issues, but honestly I didn’t need to do any heavy winching this year. Just small stuff and it’s been great.

[@mustangracer5124]

Advertising.. long version.

[@IndependenceOverland]

Arent most reviews basically advertising? Your watching something to decide if you want to buy it or not. Its a $400 winch that works for christ sake. what more could you want?

[@cheapdaddy99]

Discount code?

[@IndependenceOverland]

I dont currently have one, sorry man