Good. That's where I was headed. Might want to rethink that particular thimble with that particular fairlead in combination with the synthetic rope.
Do I need a winch cover?
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Good. That's where I was headed. Might want to rethink that particular thimble with that particular fairlead in combination with the synthetic rope.
Never had a winch cover on my M8000. Went through a few Wyoming winters being daily driven, a good amount of use around the yard and when wheeling, and through plenty of water crossings without a problem. I've probably sunk my winch under water a good 10 times and it still works fine. I don't think winch covers are all that necessary when it comes to protecting the winch itself.
Whether or not the rope suffers I can't say. I've only had my synthetic for just over a year and haven't used it that much.
Whether or not the rope suffers I can't say. I've only had my synthetic for just over a year and haven't used it that much.
I havent had a cover on mine either in the 3 or 4 years I have had it. Only thing detrimental were the stickers pretty much wore off the winch. I dont plan a cover even with the brand new synthetic line.
Neal
TJ Enthusiast
I did. Another DIY project, using a polyurethane caster wheel as a bumper. Spent $5.99 at Lowe's, and it stopped the damage that was beginning to occur on the left side of the fairlead.
Do you make your own, or do you have any recommendations for companies that make canvas winch covers?
It's a struggle to find canvas covers now. I tried for leather last time after not finding canvas but what I received after spending hours looking is unlike any leather I've ever seen. Kind of a mix of leather and vinyl. It's a crapshoot for sure. I just made sure to avoid anything that said it was vinyl or neoprene.
LONGJP2
TJ Expert
Or something like this.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=272884889056
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I have a Bartact cover on mine, and it's great. They are made for the Warn Zeon winch, but they fit my smittybilt x2o comp just fine.
https://www.bartact.com/collections/bartact-winch-covers-patent-pending
https://www.bartact.com/collections/bartact-winch-covers-patent-pending
ejay
TJ Addict
I love those neoprene covers mostly because they are stretchy, fit well, and look nice when brand new but even with UV treatment on a regular basis they shred after six months tops. As Jerry stated, canvas covers are hard to come by.
I think I'll try going with this site that makes custom covers. They have a 5 yr warranty for their toughest material. They also offer a logo print on the cover. I may try to get a wranglertjforum logo on it.
https://www.coversandall.com/custom-winch-covers-design-1.html
https://www.coversandall.com/custom-winch-covers-design-1.html
about half the year when I wheel my winch either gets submerged, soaked with rain or covered in snow/sleet... covers seem pointless and I've never had any issues.
i pass a canvas tailor every day. they do mobile work and specialize in custom canvas boat covers. i could snag the # if you like.
Sure, sounds like it's worth looking into. Only if they ship though, cause I'm a long way from Ohio.
Any auto upholsterer or boat canvas shop can make one for you from any material you like.
While I don't have a total winch cover, I did fab up a line cover out of marine vinyl and velcro. I cut everything thing to the dimensions I wanted and had a local sewing shop button it up. Had two made at the same time should I lose or ruin one. I run the drum in and then wrap the cover over the line to protect the synthetic line from the sun and rocks on the highway. It's quick to remove and replace when I actually need to use it. I would've liked to get a full winch cover, but saw how fast they fade on the ones I looked at and it would drive me up the wall. I've since purchased a new line and thimble from TRE (which I still need to install) that will finally eliminate any dangling line like I've been running it.
Speaking of the X20, I bought the WARN 102642 Stealth Series Winch Cover (Fits: VR8, VR10, VR12) for mine and it fits great. My wheeling buddy has a neoprene cover from Warn that has held up well but faded so much its purple. Not my cup of tea. The 102642 cover I bought is made of marine-grade, UV stable vinyl. Hopefully it won't turn purple.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQ2SRZN/?tag=wranglerorg-20