Warn VR EVO 10 experience?

[Greg]

Anyone have experience with the Warn VR EVO line? I realize they're the less expensive option, they call them a standard duty winch. I believe some of the components are manufactured overseas.

VR EVO 10-S Winch - 103253

Check out the VR EVO 10-S, 10,000lb capacity with synthetic rope. The VR EVO winch lineup features IP68-rated waterproof construction, a corded remote with 11.5' (3.5m) lead, and our legendary reliability. Plus, they’re covered by our industry leading limited lifetime warranty.

www.warn.com

Thinking this may be the route I go for the winch on the TJ. I'd love another Zeon, but the price difference is pretty big.

 

[I Lean]

I have a VR on my 80. Works fine. I don't know the difference the "Evo" makes....

 

[Kiel]

I've got the steel cable version on the fj. So far so good.

 

[Trate D]

I have it on my Comanche. So far so good. Last year I broke on Pritchett on axle hill and had some big pulls and never gave me any issues. Other than that used it here and there and it always works great.

 

[Greg]

I have it on my Comanche. So far so good. Last year I broke on Pritchett on axle hill and had some big pulls and never gave me any issues. Other than that used it here and there and it always works great.

That's really what I was looking to hear, someone that really stress tested the VR and had no problems. Thanks for the info!

 

[AaronPaige]

I also have a vr 8000, it’s on the buggy, the quality seamed to be the same as my other winches,(warn and Ramsey). I bought it for the removable solenoid box, I have been satisfied with it.

 

[Hickey]

That's really what I was looking to hear, someone that really stress tested the VR and had no problems. Thanks for the info!

I have the older version on my JK. It pulls hard. I've done a lot of pulling at my property when stuck in the mud and pulling dead trees down.

 

[Mouse]

I have one on my scrambler. Other than spooling it up under tension, I haven't used it.

 

[kmboren]

We just got one for the buggy build so don't know how it will be bit are very excited.

 

[Greg]

Thanks for all the info guys, ended up finding a NIB Warn Zeon 12 for a good deal. 😁