by BILLY HAN

New Offerings from Mile Marker and Warn Winches Pave the Way for the Next Generation in Off Road Recovery

The concept of winching has remained relatively simple for so many years: you turn it on, it pulls, and you find yourself extricated from whatever mess you found yourself in as a result of harsh terrain.

But now thanks to recent developments and improvements to existing recovery hardware, off road enthusiasts find themselves with a bevy of new and exciting choices in recovery tools, such as some of the exclusive features and developments of Mile Marker and Warn Winches.

Thermometric Indicator

A thermometric indicator is an industry first in high performance winching control. As of yet, it is only available on one model of Warn winch, but its growing success could bring about further inclusion of this feature in future models.

At its core, a thermometric indicator provides you with operator feedback regarding motor temperature during winching. In essence, this allows you to regulate your winch operation with a level of control not yet achieved by most diagnostic tools.

As a result, the thermometric indicator works in conjunction with a custom winch motor to produce the perfect balance of torque and pulling speed, all at a safe and efficient temperature.

MOSFET Technology

Metal Oxide Semi-Conductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) technology is a growing standard among winches for serious off road enthusiasts. These precision-engineered control modules offer unprecedented electromechanical function for regulating winch operation.

A MOSFET control module essentially eliminates the winch solenoid pack, effectively minimizing voltage drop while also managing heat gain to keep it at a safe level. The end result is an energy efficient and reliable winch system optimized for the serious user.

Air Compressor

An air compressor is an all-purpose tool that many that off road enthusiasts find come in handy during those off road expeditions. Whether you need to air up some tires after a low pressure crawl or power air tools to make some on-the-fly tweaks to your vehicle, air compressors offer a variety of uses on off road trails.

Now thanks to some clever minds, certain winch systems have been combined with portable air compressors, offering an efficient one-two punch for convenience. Most notably, the Powerplant series of Warn winches are equipped with this feature.

It's a simple concept, really. But in the end, having the functionality of both an air compressor and winch in the same unit provides numerous benefits to make sure you're equipped and fully-prepared to take on off road terrain.

Value Series

For those who don't need all the bells and whistles and just want a fast and affordable winch, several manufacturers have begun to custom-tailor winches that are devoted solely to recovery operations, and are available at low prices.

Smittybilt is one manufacturer that has an offering in this category. The value series of Warn winches is another option. Regardless of what you choose, value winch systems represent an inexpensive way to get the recovery tools you need from top name brands.

Author's Bio

Billy Han is a Web Copywriter for Transamerican Auto Parts.

Carrying a full line of Smittybilt and Warn winches, truck tires, lift kits, exhaust, Mile Marker winches, and other winches and winch accessories, Transamerican Auto Parts is a leading supplier of tires, wheels, lift kits, winches, and more.

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