The NEW OPENROAD Panther 2S Winch Is STILL a Great Winch On a Budget!

We were so Happy with the performance of our OPENROAD air compressor, Panther 2S PLUS winch that when they offered to send us one of their brand new Panther 2S series winches with the new 6Hp copper motor we couldn't say no.
This winch has a 13,000LB capacity and features 2 wireless controllers, 1 wired controller, IP67 waterproofing, and it comes standard with a synthetic winch rope for under $500!
Be SURE to enter our discount code "DownSouthOffRoad" for 15% off of your purchase price!
You Can check out the winch here: openroad4wd.com/collections/e...

[@vicc6744]

have you guys had these things under pressure like out in the woods- It looks great though- just wondering if any parts are available? not sure what- last time I bought a winch Jimmy Carter was president-lol.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

I’ll be honest all three of these winches that we’ve installed are still in operation so I’m guessing they’re fine but I have no idea about getting replacement parts because none of them have needed anything.

[@vicc6744]

@@DownSouth_Adventures Thanks for the reply- That is a pretty good-looking winch and seems to be working fine- I'm ordering one today

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

@@vicc6744 yep it's the 3rd one we've installed. Enjoy it buddy!

[@shack200351]

Hey guys i have that wrench on my truck the screws that hold the controller on top have fallen out all 4 of them. Openroad want replace says they dont have extra screws they also say the controller doesnt come mounted to the wrench so just a heads up watch the screws.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Damn thats crazy!

[@c.mcurtis8807]

Nice work have fun in the NC play grounds

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thanks!

[@beltycat5490]

A couple questions- I’m not a Jeep or winch owner - Is necessary to spool (guide) the cable when the winch is in operation? Is it not really dangerous to hold the cable while it is under tension? If something broke you could get hurt. Thanks

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

No don’t touch the cable while it is under heavy load but you need to stop if you see the cable getting too bunched up in one area. Once you’re finished winching then pull it all out and spool it just under your tension.

[@beltycat5490]

@@DownSouth_Adventures makes sense - thank you

[@sharkman5735]

Great work guys!!! I appreciate your videos. I’ll get there someday.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thanks for your support!

[@oldmanoldtruck]

Great video. You always make any job fun to watch!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thanks I thought it was horribly boring!

[@ii1825]

To tension the rope reverse the vehicles. Blue Wrangler up top and in park. The white one in neutral at the bottom of the hill. That way the dude doesn't have to walk backwards uphill. I just bought the 2S Plus for $299 shipped using the code 4WD.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Nice!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

However you never want to winch in park.

[@Uppermost_1]

Majority of vehicles battery location is in the front corner of the engine bay, along with the fuse box for easier access. The cable length wouldn't have been a problem if the battery wasn't at the firewall. I feel your frustration though.. Nice job on the video 👍

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Hey thanks so much for watching man!

[@Mikelen11]

When I installed mine I ran the wire up the right side of the passenger side headlight. I had enough wire. I used the Rugged Ridge Arcus bumper. I didn’t really like the way it fit. With the control wires coming out of the back, they are smashed up against my grill. The wires exposed like they are doesn’t really look clean either. Granted this is half the cost of a warn winch, so I guess you get what you pay for.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Supposedly, they are going to make the power wire longer in the new models

[@TheDon8771]

As much as I want to repurchase a rucRak a winch is my next purchase. I finally ordered headlights and taillights a couple days ago. But the winch is something I’m really gonna need mud season soon. I’ll check out openroads 9,500 cause my 2 door don’t need a 13k.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Yeah you definitely need a winch buddy!

[@kennanka6411]

have you heard about wire loom\

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Absolutely we use plenty of it lol

[@michaelt.3632]

On my truck I ran the wire to where the starter wire that hook to battery

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Great idea

[@tonyhaines3093]

I wanted to watch this video but I can't find a way to skip the adds that all go for several minutes. It's not your fault it's happening on heaps of videos recently, which I also consequently did not watch.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

KZbin just changed how they play ads on videos and I think it’s pretty annoying. I’m sorry they are feeling the videos up I promise they’re not there when we post them lol.

[@williamwhite1596]

Good video ! God Bless !!!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thanks, you too!

[@wakymilo]

When I got my 2023 jl I went to move my winch to it and the cords were too short just like this I think the JL measurements must just be slightly different. Anyway I messaged the company to ask if this has been fixed they said the wires measure 6ft. Any idea if that long enough? I dont know how to extend them I am not that handy so prefer to order something with the correct length. If you have an idea the length of the ones you installed that would be helpful!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

6 feet sounds long enough but honestly go with the BADLANDS from harbor freight it’s amazing and I had no issues with length.

[@wakymilo]

@@DownSouth_Adventures Thank you I was torn between this one and the badlands apex so I appreciate it!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

The badlands is a tank!@@wakymilo

[@chaise2174]

@@DownSouth_Adventures So, what do you like better about the Badlands over the Open Road?

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

@@chaise2174really that opinion is mainly because I've seen them take TONS of abuse on the trails so I trust the longevity BUT the Openroad could actually be identical inside but everything just feels more heavy duty or protected with the construction on the Badlands but I could be wrong.

[@derrickkirby4841]

What do you guys use for navigation?? Do you have a video on that?? Love your content

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

In the beginning we used Gaia but now we LOVE OnX off-road.

[@derrickkirby4841]

Do you share your tracks ?

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

@@derrickkirby4841 I'll have to see if Kim saved any of them. Is there somewhere in particular you have in mind?

[@derrickkirby4841]

@@DownSouth_Adventures Colorado one's Or Even Missouri one's

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Think of error is factory cut wrong length each wire black to positive , red to negative probably may want switch them around sounds goofy but understand what you are saying someone at factory goofed cutting wrong power wires .

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Yeah Hopefully they fix it in the future.

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

@@DownSouth_Adventures not to be critical but we're human.