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Synthetic Rope For Winching
Every four-wheeler at some point needs to use a winch. The type of rope used is vitally important. I suggest synthetic rope, even though it’s more expensive than steel and is susceptible to abrasions. It’s far stronger: A 3/8” synthetic rope of Amsteel-Blue has an average breaking strength of... Read more
Warn Industries Acquires Factor 55!
Editor Note: While recent events have disrupted our daily lives and activities, the off-road industry continues to do business and make changes as it needs to in order to better support its customers. Factor 55 Joins Warn Industries Clackamas, OR (March 18, 2020) – Warn Industries (WARN) today announced... Read more
Giving News!  Warn Donates Winches to Help Disaster Relief Organization
We at the ModernJeeper family love hearing stories of giving this time of year.  And when one of our partners steps up big time to help those in need, we are thrilled to share the news with you.   From Hurricanes Dorian to Harvey, to floods and to wildfires, this... Read more
Time Out! Where is Your Winch Controller?
Mt. Patterson was our destination that beautiful autumn day. Part of the Sweetwater Range and located on the western edge of the Great Basin, Mt. Patterson’s summit offers a commanding view of the area. The drive entails a slow climb on a one-lane shelf road. I was leading a... Read more
News! Warn Redesigns the VR EVO Winch
Warn Industries Introduces All-New VR EVO Winches Redesigned from the ground up, VR EVO is the new standard in standard-duty winches. ModernJeepers know Warn; a standard Jeep accessory for many of us.  Having a dependable winch is like insurance — when you need it you need the best! So... Read more
Disaster!  10 Things to Do After a Desert Mine Shaft Eats a Jeep
Special to ModernJeeper by Gordon Crowl, ModernJeeper Adventurer who traveled with us on the first annual Death Valley Adventure where he also entertained us with his singing and playing the ukulele around our campfires.  His story here gives us a crucial reality check with our Jeeping. The Editors. It’s all... Read more
Special Tech!  Winning with Winches
Special Tech Tip to ModernJeeper as WARN Industries celebrates 70 years in business with a strong history of innovation, manufacturing and customer support.  This is the type of information they provide shops and customers to help understand winches and winching. The Editors WINNING WITH WINCHES (Sponsored by WARN Industries)... Read more