Tips For Using The Backcountry Winch
When using the winch it is important to read and understand the procedure to effectively use the winch safely. The instructions are posted at https://backcountrywinch.com/specifics . If you have questions please reach out to info@backcountrywinch.com to get the right answers. This winch is a great tool for keeping in your vehicle for emergencies, pulling your ATV, or clearing brush on your property. Here are a few tips to making the experience more efficient and productive.
1. Install both the anchor and the tow lines first with the purchase system. Using more purchases (Pulleys) will give more power and reduce the abuse to the winch. We suggest using more then you think you will need. Loads like pulling stakes or stumps can put a lot of stress on all the mechanisms.
2. Attach the winch body – Use 3 wraps on the winch usually works for most applications
3. Attach power mechanism- A Drill is the preferred method to power the winch due to the speed, but the provided handle works great when you don’t have a power source. Use the low speed setting on your drill and never use impact drivers.
4. When winching pull the tail line through the brake mechanism. Also if you are lowering a load make sure to keep the tail line in the brake mechanism to keep everything in control.
5. Only use light pressure on the tail line and let the winch do the work. Add more pulleys to the system if you find yourself pulling hard on the tail line.
6. Be creative on how you rig your pulls. For example you can use a tripod for pulling stakes vertically or change your anchor point to change the direction. Using wheels or rollers to reduce the drag.
7. Never overload the winch- The winch will break if it is overloaded. If you find pulling the tail line really hard is needed, or if you find the power mech bogging down, you will need more pulleys in the system, or the tow is stuck on something.
8. Carry the winch in your car all the time. It could help you if you slid off a snowy road or could help in other emergencies. Also the Backcountry Winch is a great addition to your snowmobile or ATV recovery kit.