I pulled the rope out to dry it out a little bit, which I do every couple of months, every time I service the car.
This morning when pulling it out, in free spool, I just about had to brace my leg against the bull bar to yank the rope out. It's very hard going. I remember last time it was similar but not as bad...
Also in free spool, running the motor in and out, also drags the rope in and out... But I can grab the rope and hold it, which stop the drum from spinning while motor is still going. So clutch is not disengaging all the way...=
Are clutches in these adjustable ?? Does anybody know.
When clutch engaged, the winch pulls in and out no dramas.
The winch has actually NEVER been used or load put on it. Since owning it (about 2 years) the ropes just been in and out a few times to dry it out etc....
Before I pull it out and rip it apart. Thought I'd ask.

My winch is the Runva XP11 Premium.

It has a different clutch selector to other Runva winches and other brands winches I've had experience with. It's kind of spring loaded in and out instead of the physical engaging lever.
This from their website:
"This model features the newly designed gearbox with integrated ratchet braking system. "

I wonder if that has something to do with it.

http://www.runvawinch.com.au/11xp-12...h-dyneema-rope

https://www.4x4australia.com.au/gear...h-product-test