Ramsey Winches

vic.kulla · 07-07-2009, 06:42 PM

I recently aqquired two Ramsey winches, an 8000lb and a 2500lb one. However when I picked them up, they did not have any instructions or the wiring harnesses (I got them for free, so what do you expect).

Checked the Ramsey website, sent a few emails, tried calling but I did not get ahold of them. I want to get the instruction manual for the winches to figure out how to install and the wiring diagrams.

Just wondering what people have heard about this brand, and wether or not Ramsey went out of business seeing as I have not been able to get ahold of them.

Thanks in advance,
Vic

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TM85Wheeler · 07-07-2009, 07:20 PM

http://www.ramsey.com/automotive/manuals.html

1989toy4wd · 07-07-2009, 08:47 PM

Ramsey has been around longer than warn...they are a good brand, thats what I run and I dont have any problems. Its a nice quality product, just kinda expensive!

vic.kulla · 07-08-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks guys,

I found the smaller one, but cannot find the larger winch in the manual area of the website, I think it is a really old one. The closest one I found is in the industrial winch area. Might be able to piece it all together from the other manuals tho.

Thanks again,
vic

TM85Wheeler · 07-08-2009, 10:06 PM

No problem man. What is the model? I might be able to find something.

vic.kulla · 07-09-2009, 09:48 PM

The model number is 2000/12. I found it while I was cleaning the casing. Apparently this model was renamed the RE-8000. Cannot find a part number unfortunately. I think this one is the 24v version.

Thanks again

Oh as a side note, has anyone seen a winch mounted on a trailer hitch? Just thinking of mounting options.

Thanks,
Vic

1989toy4wd · 07-10-2009, 09:01 PM

Yes I have seen a winch mounted on a trailer hitch, they work really well, and you can remove them and leave them at home when you are using it, some winch companies make quick disconnect power lines for them too, my buddy has one on his chevy.

vic.kulla · 07-12-2009, 10:38 AM

Sweet. I think that will be easier and cheaper than fabbing my own bumper mounting system. Not really a fan of buying things that I can build lol

Thanks
Vic

07-07-2009, 07:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
TM85Wheeler Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 60	http://www.ramsey.com/automotive/manuals.html __________________ 1985 Toyota Pickup Flatbed 22R, 5" Lift, 35" KM2s, 5.29s, Rr Detroit, Fr Auto-Locker, and a Warn 8K

07-07-2009, 08:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
1989toy4wd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 958	Ramsey has been around longer than warn...they are a good brand, thats what I run and I dont have any problems. Its a nice quality product, just kinda expensive! __________________ -Colton- 1989 Toyota Pickup DLX, 22RE, 5-spd, 5-in SAS, Detroit back, ARB front, longs, 37/13R15 Boggers, Marlin front and rear bumpers, Marlin sliders, Ramsey Patriot 9500 winch with synthetic line, Hi-angle D/S F&R, diff breathers, rebuilt tranny, 22RE bored .20 over completely rebuilt (it feels great to not have to buy 2 cases of oil a month!!), whole truck built in memory of my dad (RIP 6-26-08) Daily driver & tow vehicle: 02 Dodge 2500 Diesel, 5-speed, 4wd, quad cab, longbed, 128k miles

07-08-2009, 10:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
TM85Wheeler Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 60	No problem man. What is the model? I might be able to find something. __________________ 1985 Toyota Pickup Flatbed 22R, 5" Lift, 35" KM2s, 5.29s, Rr Detroit, Fr Auto-Locker, and a Warn 8K

07-10-2009, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
1989toy4wd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 958	Yes I have seen a winch mounted on a trailer hitch, they work really well, and you can remove them and leave them at home when you are using it, some winch companies make quick disconnect power lines for them too, my buddy has one on his chevy. __________________ -Colton- 1989 Toyota Pickup DLX, 22RE, 5-spd, 5-in SAS, Detroit back, ARB front, longs, 37/13R15 Boggers, Marlin front and rear bumpers, Marlin sliders, Ramsey Patriot 9500 winch with synthetic line, Hi-angle D/S F&R, diff breathers, rebuilt tranny, 22RE bored .20 over completely rebuilt (it feels great to not have to buy 2 cases of oil a month!!), whole truck built in memory of my dad (RIP 6-26-08) Daily driver & tow vehicle: 02 Dodge 2500 Diesel, 5-speed, 4wd, quad cab, longbed, 128k miles

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07-08-2009, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
vic.kulla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 14	Thanks guys, I found the smaller one, but cannot find the larger winch in the manual area of the website, I think it is a really old one. The closest one I found is in the industrial winch area. Might be able to piece it all together from the other manuals tho. Thanks again, vic

07-09-2009, 09:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
vic.kulla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 14	The model number is 2000/12. I found it while I was cleaning the casing. Apparently this model was renamed the RE-8000. Cannot find a part number unfortunately. I think this one is the 24v version. Thanks again Oh as a side note, has anyone seen a winch mounted on a trailer hitch? Just thinking of mounting options. Thanks, Vic

07-12-2009, 10:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
vic.kulla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 14	Sweet. I think that will be easier and cheaper than fabbing my own bumper mounting system. Not really a fan of buying things that I can build lol Thanks Vic