You gotta wonder "how can I go wrong with a winch for $120.00 with postage?" I finally used the bugger, and I must say it ain't terrible. I think it mounts kinda low in the chassis for my taste ("...6 month warranty is VOID if winch is submerged" :? ...are they serious?), and it may have a bit too much wire rope on the spool ( I cut mine down to about 25' after completely ruining the first 25 feet!) My only REAL complaint is that the bracket that holds the spool in place can spread apart, and allow the spool to pull out. Admittedly, mine did this because I wasn't watching the cable as I was pulling, and some of the cable got "wadded-up" between the spool and the bracket. My fault...but it came apart easily, and was back in action in no time. Las time I went out, this winch really saved my bacon. Bottom line is...if you've got the money, buy something better (Warn 1.5 is very nice). If you're "on a budget" (broke like me) and you need a winch, the Venom ain't bad.