Hi All,

Just joined up though have been reading the forums for a long time, they are very helpful and full of good hints.

Just getting the old GU 2001 ready to go bush again to the gulf of Carpentaria Pormpurraw area.

Bought a Rydge Ryder 12000lb winch from Super Cheap on sale for $499.99. My son was saying to give it a miss and to go to 4x4 Superstore and get the Grande Mk111 or the Dominator 8rx both being about $100 cheaper.

Ive seen some forums and the RR seems to get a few good ticks. By the way the sale has ended and they are in the new sale for about $100 dearer.

Now I already have a small 60l/ min compressor for sand conditions but am tossing up whether to go for a Rydge Ryder 160l/min or another brand like the Thumper with 1 tank or the Thumper dual unit.

Some say they run hotter than the RR unit I guess its all about price and marketing. So any tips on that side would be appreciated. I see the R/R has come down from $265 to $212 but that is still a bit above my budget.

There are some 2nd hand ones on gum tree but only a couple and postage to Cairns bulks up the cost. Also there is no Warrranty.