trailer winch

Joe Sprint Bros · 11-12-2009, 01:57 PM

Looking to purchase new winch for the trailer, noticed a lot of cheap winches (Vortex, Tmax, Chicago electric,etc), anyone had any experience with these? Any comments appreciated,thanks, Joe.

Greg Barsamian · 11-12-2009, 02:04 PM

Superwinch S5000 made right in the USA Putnam Ct.

Michael Pliska · 11-12-2009, 02:11 PM

I've got an ancient Warn winch (first installed by the original owner in my trailer, circa 1990). It spent a week underwater in a flood, and worked for a while when the water receded. It later seized up, and I took it into Warn (which happened to be 5 miles from where I had just moved). I was just looking for repair parts, but the lady at their service desk took it in and rebuilt it for me for no charge (while I waited). I'll be a customer for life.

Regards,

mannymen · 11-12-2009, 02:42 PM

If you can drive it in and still open the door, then I would pass on the winch. If you need to push it in just grab 5 other passerbys to help out.

Joe Sprint Bros · 11-12-2009, 04:03 PM

Thanks, I had Superwinch 3500 in my other trailer for 10 yrs w/o any problems, am leaning towards the S4000 for $375, seems to be good value. Doesn't take much to roll 3000lbs car in, not like hanging over cliff in 4WD,LOL.Joe.

68camaroSS · 11-12-2009, 07:15 PM

Super Wrench 3500 with remote control. Trouble free and One Man operation. You will wonder why you waited so long once you get one.

Jim Wahl · 11-12-2009, 07:17 PM

Go ahead and spring for the S5000. You won't be sorry. You might need the extra power one day. Jim

T Hall · 11-13-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Barsamian

Superwinch S5000 made right in the USA Putnam Ct.

I have one of those and after just 4 seasons the motor burnt up in it.

treessavoy · 11-13-2009, 10:46 PM

I've had my 3500lb SuperWinch for over 12 years and the hand controller is the only thing I've had problems with. It's never failed to pull my 3500lb car up on the trailer.

JimR

11-12-2009, 01:57 PM	#1
Joe Sprint Bros Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	trailer winch Looking to purchase new winch for the trailer, noticed a lot of cheap winches (Vortex, Tmax, Chicago electric,etc), anyone had any experience with these? Any comments appreciated,thanks, Joe.

11-12-2009, 02:04 PM	#2
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,396 Likes: 683 Liked 401 Times in 92 Posts	Re: trailer winch Superwinch S5000 made right in the USA Putnam Ct.

11-12-2009, 02:11 PM	#3
Michael Pliska Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 260 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: trailer winch I've got an ancient Warn winch (first installed by the original owner in my trailer, circa 1990). It spent a week underwater in a flood, and worked for a while when the water receded. It later seized up, and I took it into Warn (which happened to be 5 miles from where I had just moved). I was just looking for repair parts, but the lady at their service desk took it in and rebuilt it for me for no charge (while I waited). I'll be a customer for life. Regards, __________________ Michael Pliska 643 S/G

11-12-2009, 02:42 PM	#4
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: trailer winch If you can drive it in and still open the door, then I would pass on the winch. If you need to push it in just grab 5 other passerbys to help out. __________________ N/A

11-12-2009, 04:03 PM	#5
Joe Sprint Bros Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: trailer winch Thanks, I had Superwinch 3500 in my other trailer for 10 yrs w/o any problems, am leaning towards the S4000 for $375, seems to be good value. Doesn't take much to roll 3000lbs car in, not like hanging over cliff in 4WD,LOL.Joe.

11-12-2009, 07:15 PM	#6
68camaroSS Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: columbia TN Posts: 88 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: trailer winch Super Wrench 3500 with remote control. Trouble free and One Man operation. You will wonder why you waited so long once you get one.

11-12-2009, 07:17 PM	#7
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,843 Likes: 663 Liked 682 Times in 128 Posts	Re: trailer winch Go ahead and spring for the S5000. You won't be sorry. You might need the extra power one day. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

11-13-2009, 10:46 PM	#9
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: trailer winch I've had my 3500lb SuperWinch for over 12 years and the hand controller is the only thing I've had problems with. It's never failed to pull my 3500lb car up on the trailer. JimR __________________ Jim Rountree