HEEP XJ ongoing project page.
I want to start a project page on my ongoing work on my XJ rig. I'll start with this post on new winch install.
Well, after winning the new Comeup winch at the ralley the end of June, I finally got it installed today! I had to modify my bumper and with the help of a shoe horn and a good amount of some slippery stuff, we got it in. Now I get to strip off all the rope and wind it back up under load so it fits nice and tight. I had to mount the controller in an akward place because it blocked too much of the radiator if it was mounted on top of the winch itself, but it will work just fine! I also took a page from Aaron's book and decided to not use a hook, but instead, chose to use a 3/4 shackle instead with a rope stopper from Comeup winch. Thanx Aaron!
Good progress so far. Got the front end wall completed and sewn into top of tent. We put a screened window with a cover flap in, then an eyebrow over the window to keep rain out when the window is open. I am going to use a fiberglass pole from an old dome tent I have to hold up the eyebrow. We are going to be using a small battery powered fan for ventilation to keep condensation to a minimum.