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HorsePuller · Jun 17th, 2018, 10:27

I suspect it's a design issue. The Cable on ours was bright and shiny - no hint of rust but it got stuck and refused to unwind to replace the spare.
I think you need someone to apply weight to the cable as you wind it up - not easy if your on your own or your passenger doesn't fancy getting dirty on the side of a road - and how would you know to do it in the first place?
I drilled a hole near the spindle and sprayed Plusgas in. Then "The Mrs" swung from the cable whilst I turned the spindle back and forth. Surprisingly it worked!! It untangled itself!
The spare is back in place and no bill to pay.
I hope it works for other readers.

Jun 17th, 2018, 10:27	#9
HorsePuller New Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2018 10:27 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Battle	Spare Wheel Winch I suspect it's a design issue. The Cable on ours was bright and shiny - no hint of rust but it got stuck and refused to unwind to replace the spare. I think you need someone to apply weight to the cable as you wind it up - not easy if your on your own or your passenger doesn't fancy getting dirty on the side of a road - and how would you know to do it in the first place? I drilled a hole near the spindle and sprayed Plusgas in. Then "The Mrs" swung from the cable whilst I turned the spindle back and forth. Surprisingly it worked!! It untangled itself! The spare is back in place and no bill to pay. I hope it works for other readers.