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LR Max
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 05, 2002 - 01:09 pm: | 
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Hi all,
I have a Warn 12000 winch that I would like to cover it to keep all of the nasty crap off of it. When I went to buy a cover, the guy said that the winch cover actually keeps humidity in and makes the winch rust quicker. Is this statement valid?
Since this has to do with climate, I am located in Charlotte, North Carolina where it is very humid, and it does rain occationally. Also, the winch is fairly new (less than a month). Thanks.
Max T. |
LR Max
| | Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2002 - 02:18 pm: |
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Anyone? |
Greg Davis
| | Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2002 - 02:52 pm: |
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Max, I'm no expert but in our climate I would tend to agree. The cover would just trap the moisture in there. At least uncovered, the sun will dry the moisture rather quickly. I opted to pass on the cover when I purchased my winch. It's been a year and doesn't look any worse now than it did last year. |
Moe (Moe)
| | Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2002 - 05:32 pm: |
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I agree with Greg, but a cover might help prevent corrosion if it is loose fitting to allow circulation. Also if the rig is a daily driver that might help keep the air cirulating under the cover compared to one sitting in the sun in 98% humidity.
I like the fact that the salesman talked you out of buying the cover. That's very rare. |
LR Max
| | Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2002 - 10:01 pm: |
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Thanks y'all. That started to make me think, and I agree. Moe, the guy really talked me out of it b/c he didn't have any in stock  . Oh well, really nice guy. Maybe next time I will buy something from him . Thanks y'all.
Max T. |
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