I’ll quote a local Jeep maven: "I’ve never wanted a winch to pull me further into trouble.” He has a 12,000 planetary drive winch with a trailer coupler on it. Has high amperage plugs and trailer balls front and rear. Moves it from one end to the other as needed. Neat setup.

Something like this: https://harborfreight.com/apex-12000-lb-winch-with-synthetic-rope-and-wireless-remote-56385.html

> On Nov 18, 2021, at 12:06 PM, David Boan <dboan@OUTLOOK.COM> wrote:
> 
> Hi Vanagon Types,
> 
> Winter and snow are nearly here and I am planning on some winter camping and hiking/snowshoeing.  Given the potential to get stuck in snow, I am researching a winch to go on my front bumper.  I just added the Westy World bumper, which is about as sturdy as they come. Now I am gathering information about a winch to bolt to my new bumper.  Does anyone on the list have experience with a winch on their van and have any recommendations?
> 
> Thanks
> Dave B
> Boise