REV winch options

[thoner7]

I’ve searched around and have not found any winch options for the REV trucks. I believe they have different radiator mountings than other ECV trucks and that might affect winch positioning??

If there isn’t a simple solution, what do people think of mounting a trailer hitch receiver up front, and using a winch mounted on a removable carriage?

Not this exact one but Something similar : https://www.federalmilitaryparts.co...h-mount-class-lll-receiver-style-2-m998-m1038

 

[thoner7]

Another idea - has anyone mounted a third 12v battery to run a 12v winch off of? Would the 12v tap on the alternator be sufficient for that?

 

[kendelrio]

If you look at the front bumper of my M715, the trailer receiver option is what was done.



They also have it in the back.

Of course that winch was 12vdc, not hydraulic, so your option will be limited.

 

[thoner7]

If you look at the front bumper of my M715, the trailer receiver option is what was done.

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They also have it in the back.

Of course that winch was 12vdc, not hydraulic, so your option will be limited.

I’ve always love the M715. That’s my other dream truck and I planned on getting one, before the Humvees went surplus.

I really like the dual hitch receiver idea too.

 

[TOBASH]

A year ago RWH suggested Sherpa winches and custom mount plates (Black Dog Customs).

I’m not sure if the following is the correct plate

 

[thoner7]

A year ago RWH suggested Sherpa winches and custom mount plates (Black Dog Customs).

I’m not sure if the following is the correct plate
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I found them and sent a message, but I think that’s for A2 trucks. Maybe I’ll hear back Tuesday.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

The prob with ECV/REV trucks Is the lower radiator hose is in the way, so the OEM MM and Warn kits changed it all up to move the affected components. I personally like the rear winch option as it’s easy to install and really just makes more sense From a recovery aspect.

 

[M1165A1]

@thoner7 you can see my posts starting here for my recent experience installing a 17,000 pound Sherpa winch on my ECV/REV B truck.

 

[thoner7]

@thoner7 you can see my posts starting here for my recent experience installing a 17,000 pound Sherpa winch on my ECV/REV B truck.

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Thanks for the tip. That front plate looks quite a bit bigger than stock. Does it hang down lower?

 

[M1165A1]

Thanks for the tip. That front plate looks quite a bit bigger than stock. Does it hang down lower?

Not by too much. It keeps a pretty high front angle of attack.

 

[thoner7]

This isn’t the military MM winch is it? 24v tho and looks like it would fit:

Mile Marker SEC12 12,000 lb Waterproof 24V Electric Winch

 

[M1165A1]

This isn’t the military MM winch is it? 24v tho and looks like it would fit:

Mile Marker SEC12 12,000 lb Waterproof 24V Electric Winch

No it's not, the military version is hydraulic.

 

[thoner7]

No it's not, the military version is hydraulic.

I know, I’m just wondering if anyone has put it on and if it’ll work I guess.

This guy puts one on here, but had to notch his frame. My front nose is different tho and I don’t have those brackets encroaching inward.

 

[Coug]

Going through the parts manual, it does look like they add a couple more brackets and a lower brace to what's already there.

I don't have an REV truck so not sure about it all, but this is the only spot they appear in the parts manual.

 

[M1165A1]

I know, I’m just wondering if anyone has put it on and if it’ll work I guess.

This guy puts one on here, but had to notch his frame. My front nose is different tho and I don’t have those brackets encroaching inward.

I'm no engineer but I did sleep in a holiday inn express last night, and cutting away part of the supporting frame for your airlift bumper to fit a winch seems ill-advised.

 

[86humv]

All ECV and REV trucks have that lower hose that won't allow you to put a Warn 12k winch.....there is a expensive Milemarker
winch set up for those trucks.
There are some trucks out there that guys built with an ECV nose and non-ECV radiator and cooler that will work with a 9 or 12k Warn winch.

 

[thoner7]

I’m being told by The Hummer Supply that this 24v mile marker winch will fit the ECV front end….

 

[86humv]

I’m being told by The Hummer Supply that this 24v mile marker winch will fit the ECV front end….

I looked at it....looks like it won't fit ECV....{ extended nose trucks }.

 

[M1165A1]

I’m being told by The Hummer Supply that this 24v mile marker winch will fit the ECV front end….

We will be curious to expand our knowledge base if you try, do let us know.

 

[thoner7]

We will be curious to expand our knowledge base if you try, do let us know.

I’ve called and emailed Mike marker twice now for some better dimensions on the thing, no response yet. I’m hoping to call again today and see if I can’t get them to agree to free returns, shipping on their dime, if it doesn’t fit.