Is the can water tight above the axle? I want to catch waste water in it.
1549289
Yes it is water tight - the axle does not go through the trash area. I'd caution you from filling it all the way up with water, it is very durable but it wasn't designed to hold 300+ lbs of water (plus the wheels probably can't take the weight either). A 55 gallon drum (something like this http://www.amazon.com/Water-Barrel-55-Gallon-Drum/dp/B006KAAUSQ/ref=pd_sbs_indust_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=06BYBEXQ8RNKR381GC0M might work better)
719761
I am using mine in a VW camper van, no leakage. This is the second one I purchased, the first one gave up and only because the fasteners between the water storage tank and the waste tank wore out after about 25 years. I got tired of taping it together for a couple of cycles and purchased a new one...found they improved the fasteners. Maybe this one will last the rest of my life and it is used frequently.
387111
It's great but you have to make sure it is tight when you put it on. I got rain water come in through the sides. That's the only downside.
1431527
It will trap water dripping off your vehicle if it is rain. There are lines built into the mat that run in a north-south diretion that will conduct it to run that way. Now if you have big chunks of ice and snow falling off, then probably not. There is no higher edge or rim around the perimeter of the mat. I live in Wisconsin and so far this year, the melt water has not run over the edge. Ask me again in April.
1217514
I am using the one that came with it. Entire vehicle has been exposed to water, with no negative consequences. Hope that answers your question.
1051696
I am not sure about that comment. My collects water in the bin as it it should. Still working good.
1814291
I've had mine for several months now and the passenger side has had moisture in it but so far has not collected water.
150856
I installed this on my two trucks. I've been using power washer to clean the engine and the compartment and I have not encountered any problem. I'll say it is water proof.
1383873
No, the TRD is not a water tight box. I guess the question is are u planning on driving in water?
153058
I've had this unit completely soaked while mudding and river crossing. Yet, there is a rubber plug on top of the unit, this plug keeps water out of the unit and must be removed to connect the remote. Therefore, if the unit is submerged when trying to use it, NO, it is not proof. If you are putting the kind of money in a vehicle that will allow it to be submerged beyond the bumper, don't skimp on the winch. If you want to go Smittybilt, go with the x2o line or spend the extra $$$ for Warn.
1607519
Mine has gotten a little tight. I try to put sicon spray on it. The crank can get messed up if yiu crank it past the 10ft mark or crank it lower than the lowest setting. Try to avoid that
772375
I know, a bit of a pain. If I remember correctly, I happened to have on hand some water pipe hangers made of plastic and slipped them over the axle.
1291475
I have not had this specific problem; but then, with the poor suction there has not been much dirty water to go into the container. This is even after I work hard to get all of the parts clean; and, they are very hard to clean.
261403
Is not water tight and needs to be protected. The instructions state "Locate compressor in dry, protected area on vehicle, direct splash or excessive moisture can damage the compressor and cause system failure." I mounted it as high up on to the frame rail in front of the rear tires as I could.
400917
I have a circle drive with metal culvers and it will not pickup running it under. I took an old garden water hose and cut it and slipped the wire inside it. It works great. It can be buried into the gravel using the same technique.
1652195
This is not normal, at least for mine. (only 70 mph at the highest speed. But mine was .... more difficult to install as I don't use the clips that they provide. I just adjusted the nut in the bottom of the spring hold down to use the spring pull down with my dremel on the existing rail which means that there is a lot of spring tension. And I don't get any sign of water now when I go through an auto car wash.
2107325
I don't know for sure, but it seems that it is somewhat water tight so that it wouldn't ruin the unit.