i think the new rt series is like the 3000# winch was. everything on winch is suppossed to be completely sealed. i've had my winch for 9 months now and no problems, of course there are people who have bought a cheaper winch and haven't had problems either.
i had a warn on my jeep for years and it never left me stranded, so i figured i'd stick with warn for my foreman
i had a warn on my jeep for years and it never left me stranded, so i figured i'd stick with warn for my foreman