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Hello, I’ll be towing a small Turtleback Getaway trailer on my camping trips. I was going to buy this winch for my 392. I’m not sure it will be enough to pull the Jeep and the trailer out of a sticky situation. The dry weight of the 392 is 5,103lbs and loaded weight of the Turtleback is around 2,800lbs bringing the total possible weight to 7,903lbs. Should I just go for the Warn Zeon 10s to play it safe or am I off entirely with either premise?

Finally, for the factory steel bumper, is all that need this and this to install the winch?
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Hello, I’ll be towing a small Turtleback Getaway trailer on my camping trips. I was going to buy this winch for my 392. I’m not sure it will be enough to pull the Jeep and the trailer out of a sticky situation. The dry weight of the 392 is 5,103lbs and loaded weight of the Turtleback is around 2,800lbs bringing the total possible weight to 7,903lbs. Should I just go for the Warn Zeon 10s to play it safe or am I off entirely with either premise?

Finally, for the factory steel bumper, is all that need this and this to install the winch?
You should def go with the 10k winch or 12k … also you will need a winch plate such as https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gr...r-JT-Steel-Bumper-Winch-Plate_p_72.html?amp=1
 
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The general rule of thumb is 1.5x the weight of the vehicle. If I was going to which yourself and a trailer out of a situation, I’d feel more comfortable with a 12k.
Perfect. The chances of me using the winch off roading with the trailer is higher than without it.
 

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Good looking out. And then for the Zeon 12 it would be just shop around and find the best deal as well I’m assuming.
Warn controls the pricing on their winches. So you shouldn't find a "better" deal at one place vs. the other. Warn has a few sales per year, but they prohibit discounts (via coupon codes, etc.). Best to find someplace which has free shipping though.
 
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Warn controls the pricing on their winches. So you shouldn't find a "better" deal at one place vs. the other. Warn has a few sales per year, but they prohibit discounts (via coupon codes, etc.). Best to find someplace which has free shipping though.
Beautiful good to know! I’ll be purchasing today.
 

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Sorry I fixed one of the links. This mounting kit. So just go 12 because why not?
Yes this mounting kit would work for you, but you 100% can find cheaper and better made mounts like the link I sent or Warn’s Mount, I also I like Maximus -3’s Mount and filler plates. 12k would be the safest bet, and I see you want the Zeon, but if you don’t plan on using it all the time maybe take a look at the Warn VR Evo series 12-S..?

Edit: I got the Warn VR Evo 10-S from Amazon for a great deal and it works amazing, and I got the Grimm Off-road winch plate with the Maximus filler plates to hide the small gap u get when adding a winch plate mount
 
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Yes this mounting kit would work for you, but you 100% can find cheaper and better made mounts like the link I sent or Warn’s Mount, I also I like Maximus -3’s Mount and filler plates. 12k would be the safest bet, and I see you want the Zeon, but if you don’t plan on using it all the time maybe take a look at the Warn VR Evo series 12-S..?

Edit: I got the Warn VR Evo 10-S from Amazon for a great deal and it works amazing, and I got the Grimm Off-road winch plate with the Maximus filler plates to hide the small gap u get when adding a winch plate mount
Sweet I’ll look into this option instead. I haven’t ordered it yet.
 

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I got the 12S Platinum on sale at Northridge for $1898 plus tax. List IS 2109. A better deal would be through River City Offroad with the 10% forum discount, no tax to CA and free shipping.
 
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