Trailer Winch

Jeff Goss · 01-12-2013, 05:35 PM

It's 24'. I think I can build a mount underneath and put the fairlead in the floor. Minimal tripping hazard. I was concerned about the pulling capacity of the winch. Knowing it is pulling a rolling vehicle, I was thinking one of the bigger ATV winches might suffice. Now, I think I better spend a few more dollars and get a bigger one.

Thanks again for the advice!

Sean Marconette · 01-12-2013, 10:23 PM

Jeff, this is my old trailer and what you could see of the winch fairlead, and the remote. The steel deck is much thinner than the floor of your enclosed. As it probably has 3/4" to 1" plywood. The thickness of the floor may recess the fairlead even more. This would keep the tripping hazard down to just the hook when the car is not in the trailer.

Sean

Jeff Goss · 01-13-2013, 11:14 AM

Thanks!

Dinsdale · 01-14-2013, 03:01 AM

I have a 24' Pace which was built to my spec. Bought a 3500 lb Superwinch that has the control on the side so couldn't bolt it to the factory floor plate because it was too far forward and under the cabinets. Just bolted through the plywood floor and haven't ever had a problem. I'll take a couple pictures and post in a few days. For a straight line pull I'd advise at least a 3500 lb winch for your car.

Jeff Goss · 01-14-2013, 11:00 AM

Thanks Dale!

Dinsdale · 01-15-2013, 03:17 PM

Jeff.. post or PM me your email and I'll send you the full size photos I took. Not smart enough to get them up here!

Dale

01-12-2013, 05:35 PM	#1
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch It's 24'. I think I can build a mount underneath and put the fairlead in the floor. Minimal tripping hazard. I was concerned about the pulling capacity of the winch. Knowing it is pulling a rolling vehicle, I was thinking one of the bigger ATV winches might suffice. Now, I think I better spend a few more dollars and get a bigger one. Thanks again for the advice!

01-12-2013, 10:23 PM	#2
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 978 Likes: 800 Liked 277 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch Jeff, this is my old trailer and what you could see of the winch fairlead, and the remote. The steel deck is much thinner than the floor of your enclosed. As it probably has 3/4" to 1" plywood. The thickness of the floor may recess the fairlead even more. This would keep the tripping hazard down to just the hook when the car is not in the trailer. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

01-13-2013, 11:14 AM	#3
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch Thanks!

01-14-2013, 03:01 AM	#4
Dinsdale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 313 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch I have a 24' Pace which was built to my spec. Bought a 3500 lb Superwinch that has the control on the side so couldn't bolt it to the factory floor plate because it was too far forward and under the cabinets. Just bolted through the plywood floor and haven't ever had a problem. I'll take a couple pictures and post in a few days. For a straight line pull I'd advise at least a 3500 lb winch for your car. __________________ Dale Posnick

01-14-2013, 11:00 AM	#5
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch Thanks Dale!

01-15-2013, 03:17 PM	#6
Dinsdale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 313 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch Jeff.. post or PM me your email and I'll send you the full size photos I took. Not smart enough to get them up here! Dale __________________ Dale Posnick

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