2MCHPWR

I bought it already but haven't second thoughts.
previous trailer had one rated at 3000 lbs and it barely pulled the race car in (3000 lbs race car).
So I thought the 5000 lbs unit would suffice.
any experience with these?
thanks!

Olitho

I think that is the one I have and it works great. Do you have the link?

I also have the $25 wireless remote and it is the best for steering the car into place.


Oli

JDIllon

I have the newer 3000 and it works great also. Much better than the old 3000. But if I had it to do over again, I would get the 5000 just for the extra boost. Also the new ones are really great because they also include a remote switch for the front of an ATV and a remote cord, so I used the remote switch in the front of the trailer and the remote cord which I extended to 30' for the back of the trailer for loading and unloading. JD

Falcon

You can use a pulley and anchor the hook on the cable near the winch and it will increase the pulling power significantly.

eogel

That should be enough if all wheels are rolling, but what if something is damaged and you have to drag it into/onto the trailer. That is why I got a Harbor Freight 10 or 12,000 lbs. Wreckers cannot always get the car where you need it.

2MCHPWR

http://www.harborfreight.com/5000-lb...ake-68144.html


Thanks guys! sounds like it'll be fine

Supercharged111

This is what's prevented me from knowing what size winch to get. If one end of the car rolls, I'm confident in the local wrecker as he loaded a pretty fvcked up car onto a flatbed next to me last year. My question remains as this though, how much do you need to drag a car with no wheels onto a trailer? Someday my open deck will become an enclosed and I'll have to rely solely on myself. I'd like to purchase a winch only once.

Olitho

That appears to be the one I have and it works very well.

Add this and make it great.

http://www.harborfreight.com/wireles...rol-69229.html

2MCHPWR

cool. I will.
what battery did you use? I bought a deep cycle battery from carquest.
How did you charge it? new wire straight from truck's battery, or using the 7 way plug?

Olitho

Yes. I have a 12 volt deep cycle in the trailer that powers the winch and a 4000w inverter.

It charges as I drive through the 7 post plug on my truck and RV.

eogel

My trailer is a lift bed, and the battery is under the bed. I have a single battery to operate the hydraulic lift and the winch. If it is dead, I cannot operate the lift and get to it. For charging, I have two terminals drilled thru the frame at the front. This makes it simple and easy to charge.

I put a charge on the battery before every trip to the track. Mine also charges as I drive through the 7 post plug on the truck, but I have been told it is minimal and I do not rely on it.