Rough Country 9500-S Winch?

[BizzyB]

I just got my 589Fab hidden bumper for my Chevy Colorado and looking to install a winch. I'm not a hardcore rock crawler or anything, just do a lot of overlanding and camping on some pretty remote and rough roads. I often go solo with the fam so I want the winch "just in case" I get stuck in the middle of nowhere. I don't plan on using it super often so can't quite stomach the price of the Warn. I also know the 589Fab guys have used the RC 9500 in their bumper so I know it fits. Any issues going with this winch? I know it's a budget winch, but I won't be asking a lot of it.

 

[diabetiktaco]

I have no experience with it and never seen anyone else with one. Have you looked at the harbor freight badlands winch? Or even smittybilt? We've got a smitty on clearance at work right now, too bad you are so far away.

 

[T4R208]

I’m running a rough country 9500 lb winch on the front of my 4runner. Absolutely love it. It pulls hard. Never left me stranded. Mud, snow, rocks. Always get me out when I need it. Just wish there was a wireless option.

 

[BizzyB]

I’m running a rough country 9500 lb winch on the front of my 4runner. Absolutely love it. It pulls hard. Never left me stranded. Mud, snow, rocks. Always get me out when I need it. Just wish there was a wireless option.

A guy on the Coloradofans forums used this and said it worked great. Looks cheap but supposedly he used it with no issues from 142 feet away.

 

[BizzyB]

I have no experience with it and never seen anyone else with one. Have you looked at the harbor freight badlands winch? Or even smittybilt? We've got a smitty on clearance at work right now, too bad you are so far away.

Looking at the Smittybilt X20 10K as well, but don't like that you have to cut the rope or hook to add a new hook. To be honest though, all these made in China winches look the same and the RC is ~$100 cheaper.

 

[T4R208]

I’m running a rough country 9500 lb winch on the front of my 4runner. Absolutely love it. It pulls hard. Never left me stranded. Mud, snow, rocks. Always get me out when I need it. Just wish there was a wireless option.

A guy on the Coloradofans forums used this and said it worked great. Looks cheap but supposedly he used it with no issues from 142 feet away.
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Oh dang! Awesome! Thanks for the advise. I think I’ll try it!

 

[Boostpowered]

I run a costway 13000 lb on my colorado. Sure its off brand but it has parts interchangeability with some of the big brands with a 4hp motor. I use it all the time and have not had any problems