Trailer Winch

Jeff Goss · 01-10-2013, 08:36 PM

What is everyone using for a winch in their enclosed trailer?

I bought a 24' Pace Shadow trailer last year, and really want to install a winch. Sort out of necessity, as I seem to break every damn part on my Super Stocker and have had to push it onto the trailer too many times-LOL!

Any help would be appreciated as to what winch to get-to load a 3600 lb Wagon-and maybe pictures of how you installed it.

Thanks very much for any help!

Jeff Goss
6990 SS/MA

Sean Marconette · 01-10-2013, 11:51 PM

Jeff,

I would recommend a Superwinch 5000. I have used it to pull my 57 Belair on an open trailer and my enclosed trailer. The car is all original and I am sure it weighs much more than your SS wagon.

Sean

Larry Merk · 01-11-2013, 12:06 AM

Jeff,

I can also recommend the Surperwinch 5000. I've had mine for a year and a half and it works like a dream. Get the wireless remote to make loading even easier.

Ed Fernandez · 01-11-2013, 12:16 AM

Maybe over kill but Harbor Freight has a 12V winch 12K # w/remote on sale for $299 tomorrow only.

Jim Wahl · 01-11-2013, 12:52 AM

I also have the Superwinch 5000. Do yourself a favor and take it apart BEFORE you install it and grease it up! I had mine for a year when it started squealing like a stuck pig. I called the company and they said to take it apart and grease it up real good! Really?! Anyway I did and it has been perfect ever since. Jim

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bigsixman · 01-11-2013, 01:48 AM

I have a Superwinch 5000 and I am very pleased with it. It comes with 50' of 1/4" cable and a 30' remote control. You can also purchase a wireless remote control with is very nice. I paid about $380.00 for it from Amazon.

rallye bob · 01-11-2013, 07:32 AM

I have used my Superwinch S3500 for 7+ yrs to load/unload my 3500 lb Olds. I like it a lot.

Jeff Goss · 01-11-2013, 08:44 AM

Thanks guys!

Run to Rund · 01-11-2013, 02:12 PM

I usually drive the car into the trailer, so I just have a hand operated Dutton Lainson hand winch as a backup, mounted on a pedestal at the front of the trailer. I also have a snatch block in case the car won't roll easily. Even though your car weighs 3600, the pull will be less since it is rolling, not being lifted. Use cable with breaking strength well over 3600 though.

442OLDS · 01-11-2013, 02:18 PM

I have used a Superwinch S 4000 for many years.I can't imagine what it would be like to have an enclosed trailer without a winch.

I also can't imagine what it would be like to not have an electric tongue jack,but I still see tons of people without them either.

I'm getting old,I guess.

01-10-2013, 08:36 PM	#1
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Trailer Winch What is everyone using for a winch in their enclosed trailer? I bought a 24' Pace Shadow trailer last year, and really want to install a winch. Sort out of necessity, as I seem to break every damn part on my Super Stocker and have had to push it onto the trailer too many times-LOL! Any help would be appreciated as to what winch to get-to load a 3600 lb Wagon-and maybe pictures of how you installed it. Thanks very much for any help! Jeff Goss 6990 SS/MA

01-10-2013, 11:51 PM	#2
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 799 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch Jeff, I would recommend a Superwinch 5000. I have used it to pull my 57 Belair on an open trailer and my enclosed trailer. The car is all original and I am sure it weighs much more than your SS wagon. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

01-11-2013, 12:06 AM	#3
Larry Merk Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 213 Likes: 48 Liked 314 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch Jeff, I can also recommend the Surperwinch 5000. I've had mine for a year and a half and it works like a dream. Get the wireless remote to make loading even easier. __________________ Larry Merk

01-11-2013, 12:16 AM	#4
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch Maybe over kill but Harbor Freight has a 12V winch 12K # w/remote on sale for $299 tomorrow only. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

01-11-2013, 12:52 AM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 672 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch I also have the Superwinch 5000. Do yourself a favor and take it apart BEFORE you install it and grease it up! I had mine for a year when it started squealing like a stuck pig. I called the company and they said to take it apart and grease it up real good! Really?! Anyway I did and it has been perfect ever since. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

01-11-2013, 01:48 AM	#6
bigsixman Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Crookston, MN Posts: 157 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch I have a Superwinch 5000 and I am very pleased with it. It comes with 50' of 1/4" cable and a 30' remote control. You can also purchase a wireless remote control with is very nice. I paid about $380.00 for it from Amazon. __________________ 1969 camaro, pump gas 540"bbc, jerico 1967 camaro, pump gas efi 620", coan t-400

01-11-2013, 07:32 AM	#7
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 491 Likes: 11 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch I have used my Superwinch S3500 for 7+ yrs to load/unload my 3500 lb Olds. I like it a lot.

01-11-2013, 08:44 AM	#8
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch Thanks guys!

01-11-2013, 02:12 PM	#9
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 586 Likes: 9 Liked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch I usually drive the car into the trailer, so I just have a hand operated Dutton Lainson hand winch as a backup, mounted on a pedestal at the front of the trailer. I also have a snatch block in case the car won't roll easily. Even though your car weighs 3600, the pull will be less since it is rolling, not being lifted. Use cable with breaking strength well over 3600 though.

01-11-2013, 02:18 PM	#10
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,340 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch I have used a Superwinch S 4000 for many years.I can't imagine what it would be like to have an enclosed trailer without a winch. I also can't imagine what it would be like to not have an electric tongue jack,but I still see tons of people without them either. I'm getting old,I guess.

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