The winch on the field

Content

• Which winch to install on the Niva
• Winch selection criteria
• Installation of a winch on the Niva
• Where to buy?

The automotive industry creates quite a few types of Niva. The most common models in use differ quite a bit, especially in weight. It:

• VAZ-2121 - the lightest SUV weighing 1150 kg;
• VAZ-2131 - five-door car weighs 1350 kg;
• VAZ-21236 - Niva Chevrolet is the heaviest and weighs 1400 kg;
• VAZ-21213 - this car weighs 1210 kg.

If you have decided to improve your Niva for off-road use, then the first thing you should think about is buying a reliable onecar winches, which will help you in the right moments.

But which one to choose so that it is not expensive, but reliable? Everything is really simple. Niva is a light car, so it is not worth taking a powerful model, as it will decently add weight to the already loaded front part of the car. On forums on the Internet, owners have long known what it is like to install a winch on the Niva and which solutions are better to choose. Based on this data, the optimal towing force (carrying capacity) when looking for the right model should be in the range of 6500 to 8000 pounds. Here it is worth paying attention that there is one rule when choosing this product - the load capacity of the winch should be twice, or even 2.5 times greater than the weight of the car.

Which winch to install on the Niva

To convert pounds into kilograms, which we understand, it is necessary to multiply the indicated power by 0.454. For example, you saw a winchDragon Winch DWM 8000 HDand to understand if it is suitable for your Niva, you multiply 8000 pounds * 0.454 = 3632 kilograms. Next, you should find out the full (equipped) weight of your car. The easiest way to find this data is from the data sheet. We will take as an example the weight of the VAZ 2121 model - 1550 kg. Now we divide 3632/1550 = 2.34 - so this model has more than 2 times the stock and it will suit us. By the way, DWM 8000 HD is very popular among Niv owners.

Winch selection criteria:

• carrying capacity- the most important indicator when choosing, but we already know that it should be within 6500-8000 pounds;
• dimensions and mass- since Niva is very light, you need to choose a light model with a steel cable, or pay extra for the option with Kevlar, as it will be even easier and more practical to use;
• cable winding speed- if you prefer not to drive into harsh places, then you can consider a less powerful model, but for those who occasionally get into difficult situations, it is better to find an option with a powerful motor;
• maintainability- although the solutions are good and reliable, it is also worth considering the possibility of quickly finding spare parts in case of problems with the tool;
• energy consumption- a powerful winch can seriously damage the battery of your SUV, and the standard generator is not designed for such consumption and cannot restore the charge consumed by the tool in a short time. And when choosing, this factor should be taken into account, especially if you drive where you need to use it often.

Installation of a winch on the Niva

If you need a hidden winch on the Niva, it is definitely worth replacing the standard bumper with a power one, where the necessary space for it is provided. As a rule, they hide almost the entire tool, leaving only the towing hook in sight.

But the winch on the field in the standard bumper will stand out quite strongly, since it is difficult to hide something of such a volume behind it constructively, and it will not look so impressive, but it will be significantly cheaper in terms of costs. The third option is to buy a portable electric model, which does not need to be fixed on the bumper, but can be transported in the trunk of the car. But in this way, you will spend much more time compared to stationary models. And what to choose is always up to you.

Where to buy?

You can always find and buy a Niva or Chevy Niva winch in our online store, where we have compiled a large catalog for you at reasonable prices. We will quickly deliver your order by a convenient service across Ukraine and answer all your questions - Vnedorognik specialists are always happy to help and tell you all the details, helping you make an excellent choice.