RC4WD winch help

[OTHGbronco82]

Didn't know where to put this so it's going here. Just ordered a RC4WD 9300xt Bulldog wireless winch and was wondering what I nee to do to waterproof it. I have some plasti dip for the controller itself but don't really know what to do about the winch and motor. I know it's a brushed motor and they work pretty good under water, but, I want it to last as long as possible and not get all corroded. Also, is it a good winch if you aren't going to be using it at a comp? I'l probably just end up using it at GTG's. I know I can get a KMS if I want a really good, strong winch to comp with.

[KJ10]

All I did was plasti-dip the controller.

And yeah, it's a decent GTG winch! Use a snatch block if you're doing any hard pulls and it should be fine.

[OTHGbronco82]

I have some plati dip so I should be good there. Although, I don't know if it's dried up or not. Shouldn't have, it's in a metal container with a lid on. I was planing on getting a snatch block but will probably wait until after all this holiday stuff is done.

[xigtc]

Originally Posted by OTHGbronco82

I have some plati dip so I should be good there. Although, I don't know if it's dried up or not. Shouldn't have, it's in a metal container with a lid on. I was planing on getting a snatch block but will probably wait until after all this holiday stuff is done.

I've killed 2 of these winches. Both dies in the water while not in use. Controller itself still works and I plastic dipped it.


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[KMS]

Theres a thread on here this guy has a K3Extreme on the rear of this truck,,I never tested running them in mud or water ,,he says it still works good ,,Still can break the 200lb line ,,,

[greggreg2011]

mine has been through plenty of water never having a single issue. no waterproofing needs to be done to the winch itself but the controller you should always waterproof. For the other stuff its a little slow and will dead lift 10 lbs a little before stalling. it will dead lift 7lbs all day. you need good line. included line is junk.

not a single thing is waterproof with my rc4wd wireless winch and i put it through stuff like this not waterproof scx10 drown lost footage unedited cell phone - YouTube

[KanchiX]

Great vid greg,
that thing is still runnin' without water proofing?! Not even a wp esc?

[OTHGbronco82]

At least I can use the controller itself if the actual winch goes out. Thanks for all the help BTW.