Winch *Made In USA*

[cracker$]

I am considering the purchace of a winch and I'd like to buy one that is actually made in North America (preferrably the U.S.). Warn and Ramsey are located in the states, but Nowhere on there websites do they claim "made in USA", which leads me to believe they don't wan't to tell you where they are manufactured. I sent Mile Marker, Warn, and Ramsey an email requesting this info, I'll post the responses when/if I get any. For those of you that have bought a winch in the last few years, maybe you could tell me what brand and what the country of origin was on the box. Thanks.

[Roadhouse]

Does it matter......1/2 of the vehicle you drive isn't made in America :shrug:

I have a Warn winch, but have no idea where it is made.

Peace

[cracker$]

Reply I received from Mile Marker tech. support... info@milemarker.com


Mile Marker winches are manufactured in different locations.
Some winches are made over seas. A good amount of our products are home
grown. Happy Holidays. With Regards, Greg, Mile Marker Inc.

[Bones]

none of the components on your Jeep, Chevy, Ford or whatever else you drive was made in the USA either, but it's always a good thought to support local businesses. I say buy whatever winch you want, but buy it from a vendor in MI.

[cracker$]

Originally Posted by Bones

none of the components on your Jeep, Chevy, Ford or whatever else you drive was made in the USA either, but it's always a good thought to support local businesses. I say buy whatever winch you want, but buy it from a vendor in MI.

None of the components?

[Bones]

I would say less than 30% of the part numbers are manufactued in the USA

[xjjeepthing]

Like it or not , our country has become a big wharehouse for everybody elses shit. Our Ford cars are half Mazda, GM uses Toyota,Chrysler uses Mitsubishi.
It sucks ,but thats what we have become.

[cracker$]

Originally Posted by Bones

I would say less than 30% of the part numbers are manufactued in the USA

80%-92% U.S. and Canadian parts content for several Gm's & Fords according to: http://www.usstuff.com/cars2005.htm
So, you could be right if 50%-62% of those parts are Canadian.


I'm well aware of the fact U.S. company's outsource lots of stuff, I just wanted to know if there is a Made in USA winch option to consider.

[MuddyPaws]

I think the Superwinch "EP" series are made in the USA.

[cracker$]

Originally Posted by MuddyPaws

I think the Superwinch "EP" series are made in the USA.

Thanks, I'll look into those. Do you think Superwinch makes a good winch?

[clarkstoncracker]

ALL ramsey winches are made in the USA..

and some ramsey winches are even cool:

http://www.autoanything.com/products...y_patriot_9500

[cracker$]

Originally Posted by clarkstoncracker

ALL ramsey winches are made in the USA..

and some ramsey winches are even cool:

http://www.autoanything.com/products...y_patriot_9500

Sweet, things arn't so bad after all!

[amc78cj7]

Too bad Ramsey winches suck. Buy a Warn. Let them know it is important to you that they use US labor.

[Monkeyevil]

Originally Posted by amc78cj7

Too bad Ramsey winches suck. Buy a Warn. Let them know it is important to you that they use US labor.

Tell that to my 13 year old REP 8000.

[Sol Goode]

Originally Posted by xjjeepthing

Like it or not , our country has become a big wharehouse for everybody elses shit. Our Ford cars are half Mazda, GM uses Toyota,Chrysler uses Mitsubishi.
It sucks ,but thats what we have become.

GM has a joint venture with Toyota in the Vibe & Matrix. Toyota is not a supplier to GM. Much differant than Ford & Mazda. Would have been the same to say GM & Fiat a year ago, or GM & Isuzu. But not Toyota.....well not until Toyota (or another Japanese MFG) purchases GM

[MuddyPaws]

Originally Posted by Yer Mom

Thanks, I'll look into those. Do you think Superwinch makes a good winch?

One of the best IMHO. The EP line has the fastest line speed of all the electrics on the market right now. One drawback is the design of the drum...it's great that the design allows the use of the synth line because it does not get hot but it also does not freespool easily. Just about as fast to power it out....but it is a fast and good winch.

One col thing is that Superwinch has a wireless remote for the EP line and that is just the coolest thing in the world. The kit adds a in-cab controller box and gives you a key fob typw thing that runs the winch in and out from like 300 feet or more...way more than the line you have anyway.

[Sol Goode]

Originally Posted by amc78cj7

Too bad Ramsey winches suck. Buy a Warn. Let them know it is important to you that they use US labor.

Yes, I am sure that if you tell Warn to use ONLY American Labor they will gladly lose the $15/hour difference in assembling else where

[Saharaboy]

The chrysler and mitsubishi venture is a joint venture now, dcx is holding mitsu afloat and won't for much longer
:miff:

[cracker$]

Response I received today from Ramsey domestic sales <info@ramsey.com>...

Thank you for your inquiry
All Ramsey Winches are manufactured in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

[clarkstoncracker]

Originally Posted by Yer Mom

Response I received today from Ramsey domestic sales <info@ramsey.com>...

Thank you for your inquiry
All Ramsey Winches are manufactured in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Originally Posted by clarkstoncracker

ALL ramsey winches are made in the USA..

and some ramsey winches are even cool:

http://www.autoanything.com/products...y_patriot_9500

:tonka: