RT winch stand issue....

[iabass8]

Noticed these cracks today on my winch stand. Identical on each side. Ramps I use, fortunately, don't require me to power load. So it's not from hitting the bow hard. setups only a 2017 so I think it's covered under warranty. I'm just going to call ranger tomorrow but has anybody had to have their stand replaced? Will they just send me a new one or do I have to go through my dealer? They obviously aren't too terrible (yet) but I'd prefer to have it replaced/repaired sooner than later. \

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[Jerry L]

I've had to replace it twice for the RT. I don't hit the bow hard either. Like you, It just isn't necessary, to load the boat from the ramps I load and unload from.

I have taken the old winch stand in and swaped it for a new one both times. Both times the dealer covered under warranty. I moved the winch stand a little farther forward this last time in hopes there would be less weight on the winch stand and more on the trailer. I really don't think I a guy should need to worry so much about the bow weight on the wench but I don't know how many times they will warranty the thing...

[gtfd455]

Mine cracked twice. Ranger replaced it each time.

[fishon396]

I think they have a new design but it is hit or miss on which one they send you.

[Mike Thompson]

They'll keep replacing garbage with garbage. Find a good welder/fabricator and fix it for good. While you're at it, get yourself a spare set of leaf springs and hardware to carry with you. 25 1/8 inch eye to eye are the ones to get. If you really want to be proactive just change them now. Cheap insurance.

[iabass8]

Ranger got back to me first thing this morning. They're sending me a new one to my house free of charge. I'll get the one I'm taken off welded for if/when this one starts cracking.