[Sean Marconette]

Hi Rory,

I would not go back to cable, or a wired controller. The rope being more pliable than cable does not bunch up on one end of the spool. With the synthetic rope it has about a 5-10 ft outer sheath to protect the rope. The sheath is just loose over the rope, so you can place it wherever. I keep it close to the hook and place a rug down over the rear door opening. This keeps the rope from rubbing on the trailer floor and rear door when getting the car in or out of the trailer.

The wireless controller is merely an external relay box that plugs into the wired remote. The relay box has a manual toggle switch and power switch. You can manually operate the winch with the toggle, or use the remote FOB. The system also has a wired antennae, to the relay box. I have the relay box mounted at the front of the trailer above my cabinet counter top, and the antennae mounted on the ceiling. The system does not have a range greater than 40 ft but works well while in range. You could install the relay box wherever you want by extending the cable that plugs into the wired remote.

As to the rope being pulled across the roller at a 90 deg angle, the sheath would protect it if long enough. They make a nylon or aluminum plate for the fairlead as well.

Sean