Do You Really Need A Winch? Top 5 Reasons NOT to Buy A Winch

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[LexusGX-OFF-ROAD]

*Consider a portable winch also as an option:*

[borderbeachwithchipleach]

I do most of my trail driving solo. The winch relieves so much anxiety. I’ve only needed it 3 times but once was enough to justify it for me.

[ourfunctionalfarmhouse]

Absolutely fantastic explanation on recoveries in the south west desert context. As a "retired" Search & Rescue Motorized Sergeant, best practices dictate the safest methods first, which you highlight perfectly with simply a shovel and kinetic rope. We did train on winching, but this was a last resort use case in all scenarios that we would be involved in. I think folks get hung up on the gear that is *beefy/sexy* instead of the tried and true boring gear.

[Coopdundee]

Really enjoy the video dude better than most straight and to the point and even the way you talk is excellent thank you you’re a cool dude and anybody can understand that video Mui Bueno amigo

[ericdelrosario]

Thanks for your insights. Appreciate it. 🇨🇦

[Walter-olgd]

I have a 460 and Im planning a road/off road trip this summer out to Utah and Colorado. I know I cant bring EVERYTHING, so having a practical explanation on what is most needed on the trail is greatly appreciated. And should save me a ton of space in the truck. Thanks man 👍

[stansbruv]

Nice video! Thanks bruv. Newly subscribed. I appreciate the YouTube algorithm bringing your presentations to my eyeballs!

[TheAmerican]

The rope converts "potential energy" to "Kinetic energy" efficiently works awesome !!!! A winch is for when no one is available to help you not for 'clicks" on social media 🙂

[matrix-fhtn]

I now have a winch, winch anchor, and a hi-lift jack after getting stuck for 8 hours at a remote location before two passing by Jeepers pulled me out. I would've unstuck myself if I had those, and recovery boards alone didnt' help much. Just like a spare tire, they are one of those things that better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it, as long as you go off-road.

[deanrotering]

Good video, thanks. I carry a shovel all winter long in Minnesota. Never thought of carrying one when doing serious off-road in summer lol. Good idea. I did see the round sling in another video you did. They are surprisingly cheap.

[Coopdundee]

You have a really good video simple and that’s the best way to make it. Your approach is great love it thank you I just had to dig my truck out and pull a boulder out of the front by hand and I’m throwing my shovel in there today. I’m a full-time camp host in the eastern sierras thank you Siri good video

[bigbngz]

I do agree that a winch is really only for some very serious offroading. 99% of people won't take those extreme trails.

[xvaltor]

Very useful info! Thanks for that. I'm curious of what you think of the "bug out" recovery system?

[stevezodiac]

G'day from Western Australia. Great point about the braked traction control. Many people underestimate the ability of the GX / Prado traction control and sometimes don't give it enough revs/time to allow it to kick in. I elected to not install an electric winch on my 150 Prado. If I'm heading for a more technical track I'll carry a hand winch for peace of mind, but I'm yet to use it. And I figure I'd have to use it about 12+ times to make me re-think the decision based on cost and effort.

[John-czit]

It also depends on where you go. We never go anywhere with a pick (for hard rocky areas where you can’t get a shovel to bite) and a shovel

[Kflash]

Great advice for newbies. And as you get more experience and choose to seek out more challenging trails solo, you will feel better adding a winch or boards instead of it being just a fade.

[TheWinwinall]

Im planning to get a portable 12, 000lbs winch which i can keep in inside for the off-roading times, instead of mounting the heavy stationary one in front. Kinetic rope is a must to have in off-road times. Drill with the long auger and a couple of strong metal posts and cinder blocks to stick in the ground to winch itself out if travel by yourself, is another option .

[iainahastie]

Agree a winch is not necessary. But for "self-recoveries" in addition to a shovel, and jacks, traction boards become another important tool, as they can be used to give that little amount of momentum to get out of sand, mud, snow (for some) but also getting up out of ruts. Not just countering open differentials.

[artbencomo]

Great info as always. How are the Firestone tires on the Sienna holding up?

[mikeferguson]

I live in Utah and drive a Rubicon...yes, i have a winch. however Kinetic rope for the win. yeah, i have been stuck on a few gnarly trails and needed my winch, but good call that a vast majority of people are not doing what I am doing. Don't off road alone (unless you have to lol) thanks for the vid