TESTING OPENROAD 4WD WINCH!!! Jeep Gladiator Ecodiesel

[@johnfulater2945]

Teddy - Thank you for the review of other "non-Warn" winches. It is nice to see different users and how the winches feel to them.

[@UnwindingRoads]

I plan on running this one long term to give an good longer term review. So far it's really nice.

[@ovitrails]

wtf is this video quality bro this looks like a video game! good job! I just subscribed. I have the open road 12k thanks for this video!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Hahah thank you! And welcome to the channel! I just got their awning too its awesome as well. Great company!

[@WanderlustOffroadAdventures]

Great channel brother! I have a 23 Mojave, running 37's with a lift and a Scar 12K lb winch. Me and my girl were wheeling this past weekend in the NJ Pine Barrens. We completed a ridiculously hard obstacle and was so pumped that we screamed your name and said you'd be proud! Did you hear us? 😂😂😂 Be safe out in Moab and cant wait to see your videos out there brother! 💜💪🏾🙏🏾👍🏾🤙🏾

[@UnwindingRoads]

Frig ya brother!!! I did hear you! I said that's how we do itttttttt!!! 💪🤙

[@Forbiddenoffroad]

Damn that looked like a wet day to be out in the woods pal. Glad the winch did its job 👌

[@UnwindingRoads]

I'm still drying off.....

[@JennGhaney]

Dude, I haven’t seen one of your videos in a year or so and WOW!!! The rig, the video quality, the choice of background music… I just love your account!!! I sold my Jeep but I’ll be watching for entertainment! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Wow a year!?! Welcome back! I have a few more grey hairs now. And always strive for better quality videos and entertainment. Thanks for checking in!!!

[@warrencarter665]

I have a 13k open road winch as well. I have no other experience but I have no complaints and have used it in some very muddy situations

[@UnwindingRoads]

From people that actually use it, that seems to be the case. Glad to hear this from you as well. Thank you.

[@AlternativeTongue]

Great winch. I had the 13,500 lbs but different brand and it didn't disappoint at all. I was able to pull my 80 series in a 20-25 degree climb of a slick rock. Awesome.

[@UnwindingRoads]

That's what I like to hear!! Thanks for letting us know. Cheers!

[@jr_jeep4470]

Nice job on the install and showing off some of the capabilities. I actually installed the same winch on mine about a month ago. Haven’t gotten a chance to try it out yet but looking forward to it Matt and Cara are the reasons I went with it as well.

[@UnwindingRoads]

@@jr_jeep4470 they've definitely put it to the test.

[@Jeepgladiator_ecodiesel82]

Heavy rain 🌧 changed to atmospheric river lol😅 always awesome video can't wait to watch the full moab trip on yt

[@UnwindingRoads]

@@Jeepgladiator_ecodiesel82 hahah yup exactly. Still have a few more product videos to get done and then moab stuff!

[@coreyblutaco]

Teddy! You survived the atmospheric river! And what a shot it was!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Hahaha barely survived! Still recovering! Haha

[@nutsforjeeps1]

Great video! Can’t wait to see some Moab videos.

[@UnwindingRoads]

Spoiler alert. It didn't rain in moab.... Lol

[@cbeer9824]

This is such a well timed review for me.. I've been trying to research this specific winch

[@UnwindingRoads]

Hahaha perfect. Glad you found it in time. If you look through the comments you'll see almost everyone that has it has had a great experience with it.

[@DefiantOffroad]

Very nicely done! I'm running the Badlands Apex 12k winch from Harbor Freight. Admittedly, I've only done a handful of winch pulls with it, but it's been a beast each time.

[@UnwindingRoads]

I've heard good things about those too! Chat soon buddy.

[@ctascmercdoc]

I have the same winch on mine. It's about 3 yrs old and has worked awesome each time.

[@UnwindingRoads]

THAT is great to hear. Thanks for letting us know. That seems to be the case from people that actually run the winch. Good news! Lol cheers.

[@flyfisher530]

That is a great winch Teddy! Love the close up shots of the install and taking one for the team in that rainstorm! 🙌

[@UnwindingRoads]

There are salmon on our roads Hahaha true story

[@henrysanchez4810]

Great review Brother that winch did the job..👍

[@UnwindingRoads]

Thank you! It really did. And it sounded like it did it pretty effortlessly. I did notice my lights flickering though. I wonder if that's normal lol

[@henrysanchez4810]

@UnwindingRoads I've been shopping around for a winch myself for my JL, and I trust your reviews. Thanks again for showing this product. 👍

[@andrewdeming5285]

Interested in a long term review. Have the earlier gen installed on my Taco, but haven’t had a chance to put it to work beyond the original spooling in the yard. Also, in your removal process I would recommend trying to loosen the nut on the back instead of the bolt on the front.

[@UnwindingRoads]

Hahaha good point. I'll be running this winch for at least 1 year.

[@JendellOverland]

Another great review, thanks Teddy!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Thank you my friend!

[@Rhintay]

Appreciate the review mate, stay safe out there!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Cheers buddy! You too!

[@GoldenGateSeekers]

Great video!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Thank you!

[@hummermob1564]

Looks awesome 👌

[@UnwindingRoads]

YOU look awesome!

[@Gerry-K]

Great review Teddy! Stay safe & enjoy Moab! 😎

[@UnwindingRoads]

I'm actually back from moab already. It was a blast! I won't get to edit it for about a month though. I have a few more of these videos to do. And then I'm taking a break from install videos and hitting the adventures.

[@efibendor1]

Just got the panther S2 plus you know I’ll put it to heavy use so let’s see how it does

[@UnwindingRoads]

Heck ya!!! Please let us know how it does for you

[@SoftroadingWithSoftHands]

Was that up eagle mountain? Tri cities got hit so damn hard in that storm, I'm sure I don't need to tell you haha. what a wild place to be if so 😅

[@UnwindingRoads]

@@SoftroadingWithSoftHands it is eagle!

[@SoftroadingWithSoftHands]

@UnwindingRoads wow, that is some serious dedication my friend!

[@Gordy250]

Great vid..looking forward to the longterm review.. Moab..sweeet

[@UnwindingRoads]

I'm really curious to see it handle the snow pulls. Can't wait

[@michaelmoorman550]

Nice video, thx!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Thanks for watching!

[@UnderAchievrLP]

Have same winch on the front of my jt, same issue with paint wear on the front grill... I took the control box off and should have shifted it forward...

[@UnwindingRoads]

Good call! Is yours corroding at all?

[@UnderAchievrLP]

@UnwindingRoads no it's only been on since August and vancouver island isn't super harsh/ not alot of km on the jeep since install

[@diruelas]

Great video let us know how it holds up. Just came from Moab yesterday went to see Canyonlands national park it was amazing definitely go check it out if you can. I was passing through on my way home because I purchased a lifted 2021 Gladiator Rubicon in the Nacho color that has the roof and fenders painted to match in Idaho and was heading back home to Texas. Definitely recommend the Moab Diner for a great bacon burger and fries with a classic diner experience.

[@UnwindingRoads]

Damnnnnn I missed out on the burger!! I had in and out for the first time that was good. I'm willing to go back just for the diner burger. Lol

[@diruelas]

@@UnwindingRoads You definitely have to go back some time and try it out man. In an out is good too though.

[@earlkoropatnick1928]

Good video!! Warn winches tend to be a bit overpriced

[@UnwindingRoads]

I think they are worth it for the ones that aren't the vr evo ones..... Those are made in China as well

[@DirtRoadDiscoveries1]

I've heard that the openroad is a good winch. Let me know what you think.

[@UnwindingRoads]

@@DirtRoadDiscoveries1 I'm excited to give it a long term shot. I've also heard great things about it.

[@thonvuth809]

❤❤❤

[@UnwindingRoads]

🤙🤙🤙

[@tomtommy2227]

When I had a WARN winch motor failure I learned from the WARN support ppl that all of their winch motors are now made in China. They didn't want to warranty my 2yr old winch motor but would be happy to sell me one. I informed them that I'd just go to Costco and buy 5 winches and keep a spare in my truck, and they promptly sent me a new motor. Bastards!!! Anyway other than that one failure my nearly 10yr old WARN M8000-s has been a great product that only once didn't have the pulling power to get me out.

[@UnwindingRoads]

This is exactly it.... Sucks but it is what it is. Thanks for letting us know. Really appreciate it.

[@xtina818]

Can I buy your warn? I'm in lower mainland

[@UnwindingRoads]

I'll ask the people on my patreon first. If no takers I'll let you know!

[@Gordy250]

Hello everybody...

[@UnwindingRoads]

Hello 👋

[@ninelivesracing]

Here is my comment or something you ordered

[@UnwindingRoads]

Hahaha appreciate that my friend. Thank you.

[@thomastice9209]

have you been able to contact any human at "OpenRoad"?

[@UnwindingRoads]

@@thomastice9209 yes. Just message their Instagram.

[@Yippynutsmacker]

Can't beat a chineese winch

[@UnwindingRoads]

@@Yippynutsmacker we will out it through a long test that's for sure

[@a1racer441]

It’s called rain.

[@UnwindingRoads]

When the weather machine makes more rain than is normal it's called an atmospheric river.

[@a1racer441]

@@UnwindingRoads interesting never heard it called that before. Learn new stuff everyday.

[@UnwindingRoads]

@@a1racer441 I'm just joking around. Yes, it's just heavy rain. lol they make it sound scary though! and it sounds way cooler on video I think hahaha

[@jasonirvin6782]

What the hell are u doing lol!

[@UnwindingRoads]

I know... It's crazy... Lol truth is I'm lucky enough to be in a position to try different products. SOME of the cheaper options are actually really good.... Others are HORRIBLE!! I asked Matt from ozark overland adventures if he would trust this winch hanging off a cliff... He said yes. I trust him so figured I'd give it a shot hahaha

[@Thexkidd]

The gladiator seems crooked.

[@UnwindingRoads]

What do you mean?

[@Thexkidd]

@@UnwindingRoads at the beginning you can see different size gaps from your front wheels to your front fenders.

[@UnwindingRoads]

Oh gotchya! Yes you are correct. My rear passenger wheel was in a but of a hole in my driveway making it look like that. Good eye.

[@Thexkidd]

@@UnwindingRoads didn’t know if your gladiator had the same problem as my jkur. The jk lean. Because of the gas tank on the passenger side.