| Re: [GMCnet] Snaggin - Pulln [message #324815 is a reply to message #324813] |
Wed, 11 October 2017 10:53   |
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When choosing a winch for an off-road vehicle, it is common to recommend 1.5 times the vehicle weight for winch pulling capacity.
That recommendation is assuming worst case scenario.
For a GMC weighing 12000lbs, and being stuck on a slick surface, you should be ok with 4000lb pull capacity, provided the coach has not sunk into the surface more than an inch or so.
Due to the GMC frame design, do not pull at an angle from the rear. You WILL damage the frame. It is best to ONLY pull straight forward or rearward, and only with moderate force. It doesn't take much to bend the frame.
Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'
> On Oct 11, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Dutch Marc wrote:
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> Come-along Size for GMC
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> Hi Guys, Just got back from a great GMCWS meetup at Paso Robles. So many new friends to meet and so much to learn !
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> I am looking into getting a "Come-along" for getting my GMC out of a sticky situation. as in stuck in Mud on Forest Land or snow conditions.
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> Does any1 have any of can tell me more about what size I would need for my GMC?
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> Not sure what the pulling capacity needs to be? 2 Ton - 4 Ton ? etc Does this also means that I need the same strength "Recovery Tow Strap" or "Snatch
> Strap"
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> Appreciate any input..
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> Grtx Dutch Marc
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> 1973 26' Canyon Land (Mello Yello) (TZE063v101302)
> Los Angeles, CA ('98 NL 2 USA)
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