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Looks good dr miles, Know if there is another texas hummer adventure up in Gilmer?

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I sold my Warn multimount in preperation for the new BA winch bumper. I am now kicking myself after seeing the quality of the MM winch construction compared to the Warn I got rid of. I am also losing the ability to winch from the rear.

When you get stuck with no other vehicles around, winching from the rear will be needed about 50% of the time. I plan on rigging up something to allow me to winch from the rear using my front winch bumper. I am thinking to have roller fairlead up front and some standard fairleads underneath and flush mounted from front to rear.

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Tomp,

If you do this PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post a "HOW TO" that would be a bad ass set up!

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Boy, after reading that, I think I'm just going to stick with my Warn 9.5ti multimount. I've also needed my winch in the rear to get out of a bad situation a couple of times (I think 50% of the time is more than I've seen in my experience), that ability made me real happy on those occasions.

I've been agonizing for a couple of weeks whether or not to score one of those autostrata ebay Boulder winch bumpers, but I guess I'm going to pass. I'm thinking of putting those dollars into the Rubber Duck under body protection instead.

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Yeah so true I will be kicking myself, however I don't want to carry it around in the back all the time. The one time I take it out will be the time I need it. :grouphug:

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Don't hear from the Dallas people any more. Just disappeared one day

:crying:

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You guys get in bad situations too much. Plan your crossing or climb so that there is a tree to winch from. May have to go around a hole sometimes because your alone and have no idea where the bottom is..
I'll go with yall and pull you out if needed :beerchug:

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Doc,

I kinda gotta agree with you on that. lol. I remember talking to my dad last year about wanting a winch before I got mine. He said "Why do you need a winch?" I told him so I can go more places etc....

His response...

"If you need a winch to get out of whatever you are doing while driving that
H2, you probubly should not have been there in the first place"

I took it as a compliment to the truck and word of wisdome lol.

But I bought the Winch anyway!! lol

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Every time I get to thinking "this truck will go through anything" I need the winch

:clapping:

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Here is a sad picture, the Hummer in front of my beach house after Hurricane Ike

:crying:

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Mine is the one where there is one yellow board left...

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better shot of house

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before pic

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Dude that is CRAZY!!!! I am terribly sorry for that loss. But look on the bright side. You have 2 things in common with your neighbor.

1. You both lost it all
2. You both still have your HUMMERS! lol

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Thanks, didn't notice the black hummer

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heres a question... what are the electrical requirements for running a heavy duty winch ???? I mean do I have to upgrade my alternator or battery anything with the factory electrical system ???

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For normal winching, ie stuck once or twice in a day with 20-30 minutes winching, with the motor running the stock system is enough.

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It's best to have dual batteries with Battery Isolater or an upgraded alternator. The H2 has a pretty stout alternator to begin with. Rule of thumb is always leave engine running and if you dont have either of those, you should winch for a bit and stop so alternator can rechanrge battery. If not, there is a chance you can overload alternator and burn it up or kill battery or both.

I think Summitup is ahead of the game with dual batteries. I just take the cautious approach and winch slow, pause and winch again.

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:perfect10s:

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Now what's the fun in that!? :jump:

Hey, I live in the mountains of Colorado, nothing but a million pine trees in every direction! :D :clapping:

Well if your ever in my backyard, look me up! :beerchug: