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robdel24 · 01-20-2010, 06:38 PM

I was looking at the RC4WD winch and other winches and was wondering how you control these things? Do you use your 3rd channel on radio orand do they need a sepperate battery? Also which winch is the best one to get. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

Adamsdad · 01-20-2010, 11:05 PM

I have the 3racing winch myself, yes you can control it with your third channel but it also comes with a control system that runs off of the battery and you control it by hand. The latter option is a pain in the a55 if you ask me.

Locked Up · 01-20-2010, 11:09 PM

Yes and no to all of that.

3racing winch you need a 3 channel radio if you don't want to press the button on the controller each time.

rc4wd has an optional wireless control but otherwise works in a similar fashion.

You can run either with your main battery or a dedicated spare one.

As to which is better .... I have only used the 3racing unit. It tends to get the line wrapped up in between the housing and the drum and I did fry one controller because of that. It's not terrible but I hope the rc4wd is better.

crawldaddy · 01-21-2010, 04:54 PM

I use the RC4WD winch with a mamba 25 for my controller. It runs on its own 2 cell lipo that is about the size of a quarter. Works like a champ

TAT76 · 01-21-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawldaddy

I use the RC4WD winch with a mamba 25 for my controller. It runs on its own 2 cell lipo that is about the size of a quarter. Works like a champ

I'm looking for a winch and have been reading as I go. Still have sometime before I need it but am watching this thread for info...
I'm interested in seeing more of this set up if you have pics and info..

Blazefighter · 01-25-2010, 08:21 AM

Is anyone using the 1/8th scale 3racing winch? There isn't slot of info on TCS's site. Is it pretty strong?

jmini · 02-09-2010, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locked Up

rc4wd has an optional wireless control but otherwise works in a similar fashion.

where is that rc4wd wireless control unit? is there something special to it or are you just talking about the 3 channel radios on rc4wd.com?

62PYRO · 02-09-2010, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmini

where is that rc4wd wireless control unit? is there something special to it or are you just talking about the 3 channel radios on rc4wd.com?

Right here.

RebelRacer · 02-16-2010, 03:27 AM

i picked up 3 racings winch for 21 bucks of the bay and figured for that cheap it wouldnt be that good of a winch or that strong but i mounted it, tied the hook end to a tree branch and pulled my TR strait up it, i was pretty impressed with it.

01-20-2010, 06:38 PM	#1
robdel24 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redwood City Posts: 19	Winch Question I was looking at the RC4WD winch and other winches and was wondering how you control these things? Do you use your 3rd channel on radio orand do they need a sepperate battery? Also which winch is the best one to get. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

01-20-2010, 11:05 PM	#2
Adamsdad Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farmington/Lakeville Posts: 165	I have the 3racing winch myself, yes you can control it with your third channel but it also comes with a control system that runs off of the battery and you control it by hand. The latter option is a pain in the a55 if you ask me.

01-20-2010, 11:09 PM	#3
Locked Up SCALE PERFORMANCE PARTS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 5,453	Yes and no to all of that. 3racing winch you need a 3 channel radio if you don't want to press the button on the controller each time. rc4wd has an optional wireless control but otherwise works in a similar fashion. You can run either with your main battery or a dedicated spare one. As to which is better .... I have only used the 3racing unit. It tends to get the line wrapped up in between the housing and the drum and I did fry one controller because of that. It's not terrible but I hope the rc4wd is better.

01-21-2010, 04:54 PM	#4
crawldaddy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: logan Posts: 221	I use the RC4WD winch with a mamba 25 for my controller. It runs on its own 2 cell lipo that is about the size of a quarter. Works like a champ

01-25-2010, 08:21 AM	#6
Blazefighter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 230	Is anyone using the 1/8th scale 3racing winch? There isn't slot of info on TCS's site. Is it pretty strong?

02-16-2010, 03:27 AM	#9
RebelRacer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Geneva, FL Posts: 334	i picked up 3 racings winch for 21 bucks of the bay and figured for that cheap it wouldnt be that good of a winch or that strong but i mounted it, tied the hook end to a tree branch and pulled my TR strait up it, i was pretty impressed with it.

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