Only just seen this post :roll:
I have a C15,000N on the front of my truck and its great! I know a few people running Champion Winches and have not heard of any problems with the winch at all, the solenoid packs have been a little tempremental in the wet stuff though!
Very good winches overall though, good value for the money! I also have a cheap winch (9000lb) off ebay fitted to the rear of my truck, burnt out 2 motors on it so far from the company i bought it from, replaced it with a Champion one from winch solutions and not had a problem since
Cheers
Mark