Trailer Winch

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.

rallye bob · 01-12-2013, 10:28 AM

I hear ya, Daryl.... Climbing in and out of my car with a cage, in the trailer (it's hard enough when the car is in the lanes) is just too much for these old bones.......... ;-) Went with an electric tongue jack, last year. Much easier on the ol' back.....

Sean Marconette · 01-12-2013, 01:02 PM

Jeff,

Does your trailer have a front cabinet? If so that is typically where they are mounted. That is where mine is mounted and the bottom of the cabinet has an opening for the cable. It is bolted through the floor with a 1/4" aluminum plate on the underside. The wireless remote is also a nice thing to have, I do not belive Superwinch makes them anymore, but Tommy Johnson Motorsports has one. Hope this helps

Sean

01-11-2013, 01:48 AM	#1
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	#2
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	#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 guys!

01-11-2013, 02:12 PM	#4
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	#5
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.

01-12-2013, 10:28 AM	#6
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 491 Likes: 11 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch I hear ya, Daryl.... Climbing in and out of my car with a cage, in the trailer (it's hard enough when the car is in the lanes) is just too much for these old bones.......... ;-) Went with an electric tongue jack, last year. Much easier on the ol' back.....

01-12-2013, 01:02 PM	#7
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 799 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Trailer Winch Jeff, Does your trailer have a front cabinet? If so that is typically where they are mounted. That is where mine is mounted and the bottom of the cabinet has an opening for the cable. It is bolted through the floor with a 1/4" aluminum plate on the underside. The wireless remote is also a nice thing to have, I do not belive Superwinch makes them anymore, but Tommy Johnson Motorsports has one. Hope this helps Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N