Powersports winches see a wide variety of conditions including water, mud, dirt, and sand.
These outside forces are constantly trying to get inside your winch - the more that gets in,
the less reliability, durability, and performance the winch has.
The best way to keep the elements out of your winch is to buy a product that is well
sealed. For example, the
WARN
RT/XT 25, 30, and 40 series winches are designed from
the ground up with full sealing to provide the best protection from the worst that Mother
Nature can throw at you.
WARN places eight specifically
designed seals at locations where water and debris are
prone to enter, allowing the winch to operate at its peak performance. Some areas, such
as the winch drum, are even double sealed for extra protection. These features ensure
that
WARN Powersports winches
are the most weather-resistant, reliable, and
best-performing winches you can buy.
Maybe you've heard about companies claiming to have waterproof powersports winches.
While a winch that is impervious to water sounds impressive, just how "waterproof" are
these winches? By definition, "waterproof" means "...impervious to water, covered or
treated to prevent permeation by water." A product making this claim should also
carry a rating designating the level of protection provided against the intrusion.
A Web site selling these winches claims their products are waterproof. However, the
product descriptions and FAQs only say the units have "waterproof motors." Inspection
of one of these winches found the winch only had one seal in the entire product. This
means the majority of the winch is vulnerable to water, mud, sand, and other debris that
can cause the winch to be less reliable, perform poorly, or worse - leave you and your
vehicle stranded.
When you're looking to buy a winch, don't fall for claims of waterproofing. You want a
product that is designed and engineered for the ultimate in performance, reliability, and
durability. Get the best-sealed and highest-performing winches on the market: Get a
WARN winch and Go Prepared!
