Portable winch
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Portable winch
Car stopped today on I95. I went to get a UHaul trailer and realized that three of use could not push a 3700lbs car on to the trailer. I ended up having it towed to the shop. $$$
Now I looking a portable winches. Any recommendations?
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5453_200315453
Do you think something like this is strong enough to pull a 1977 Corvette onto a trailer?
Now I looking a portable winches. Any recommendations?
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5453_200315453
Do you think something like this is strong enough to pull a 1977 Corvette onto a trailer?
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Car stopped today on I95. I went to get a UHaul trailer and realized that three of use could not push a 3700lbs car on to the trailer. I ended up having it towed to the shop. $$$
Now I looking a portable winches. Any recommendations?
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5453_200315453
Do you think something like this is strong enough to pull a 1977 Corvette onto a trailer?
Now I looking a portable winches. Any recommendations?
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5453_200315453
Do you think something like this is strong enough to pull a 1977 Corvette onto a trailer?
I think it would work just fine so long as all wheels rolled freely and the ramp pitch wasn't too high.
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Like most anything from northern tool or harbor freight, it will probably work well a few times. A 5000 lb rolling capacity may work well enough, but it will depend on how steep the ramps are.
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Car stopped today on I95. I went to get a UHaul trailer and realized that three of use could not push a 3700lbs car on to the trailer. I ended up having it towed to the shop. $$$
Now I looking a portable winches. Any recommendations?
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5453_200315453
Do you think something like this is strong enough to pull a 1977 Corvette onto a trailer?
Now I looking a portable winches. Any recommendations?
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5453_200315453
Do you think something like this is strong enough to pull a 1977 Corvette onto a trailer?
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LOL, Roger, been there done that!
This is actually a very good method, you only have to use GOOD chocks for the trailer and have someone with a clue operating the tow vehicle. But, that said a come along is a better option
This is actually a very good method, you only have to use GOOD chocks for the trailer and have someone with a clue operating the tow vehicle. But, that said a come along is a better option
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I use Heacock Classic to insure my Corvette.
It is about $340 a year with an agreed upon value of $20K and a 5,000 mile per year restriction which I will never exceed.
To my surprise, they sent me a card and keychain tag in the mail a couple of months ago.
This is what is offered at no charge (there is some fine print) Flatbed is extra ect: But here the basic services.
________________________________________ ________
Jump Start
Dead battery? We'll bring cables and give you a jump start.
Lockout Service
Lock your keys in your car? We'll send a locksmith.
Flat Tire Assistance
We'll send someone to install your spare, and if you don't have a spare, your vehicle will be towed by a flatbed tow truck upon request.
Towing
If your car needs service, we'll tow it to the nearest qualified repair facility. Added fee to tow to a further location of your choice
Hey,I guess a couple of these services are pretty good considering it doesn't cost any extra.
The price did not go up since I've been using them so theres really nothing to lose unless they send Bubba out to the rescue
It is about $340 a year with an agreed upon value of $20K and a 5,000 mile per year restriction which I will never exceed.
To my surprise, they sent me a card and keychain tag in the mail a couple of months ago.
This is what is offered at no charge (there is some fine print) Flatbed is extra ect: But here the basic services.
________________________________________ ________
Jump Start
Dead battery? We'll bring cables and give you a jump start.
Lockout Service
Lock your keys in your car? We'll send a locksmith.
Flat Tire Assistance
We'll send someone to install your spare, and if you don't have a spare, your vehicle will be towed by a flatbed tow truck upon request.
Towing
If your car needs service, we'll tow it to the nearest qualified repair facility. Added fee to tow to a further location of your choice
Hey,I guess a couple of these services are pretty good considering it doesn't cost any extra.
The price did not go up since I've been using them so theres really nothing to lose unless they send Bubba out to the rescue
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From: Connecticut
I use Heacock Classic to insure my Corvette.
It is about $300 a year with a 5,000 mile restriction and they sent me a card and keychain tag in the mail a couple of months ago which did surprise me
This is what is offered at no charge (there is some fine print) Flatbed is extra ect: But here the basic services.
________________________________________ ________
Jump Start
Dead battery? We'll bring cables and give you a jump start.
Lockout Service
Lock your keys in your car? We'll send a locksmith.
Flat Tire Assistance
We'll send someone to install your spare, and if you don't have a spare, your vehicle will be towed by a flatbed tow truck upon request.
Towing
If your car needs service, we'll tow it to the nearest qualified repair facility.
Sign & Drive Convenience
Hey,I guess a few of these services are pretty good considering it doesn't cost any extra.
The price did not go up since I've been using them so theres really nothing to lose unless they send Bubba out to the rescue
http://www.heacockclassic.com/site/club/faq.asp
It is about $300 a year with a 5,000 mile restriction and they sent me a card and keychain tag in the mail a couple of months ago which did surprise me
This is what is offered at no charge (there is some fine print) Flatbed is extra ect: But here the basic services.
________________________________________ ________
Jump Start
Dead battery? We'll bring cables and give you a jump start.
Lockout Service
Lock your keys in your car? We'll send a locksmith.
Flat Tire Assistance
We'll send someone to install your spare, and if you don't have a spare, your vehicle will be towed by a flatbed tow truck upon request.
Towing
If your car needs service, we'll tow it to the nearest qualified repair facility.
Sign & Drive Convenience
Hey,I guess a few of these services are pretty good considering it doesn't cost any extra.
The price did not go up since I've been using them so theres really nothing to lose unless they send Bubba out to the rescue
http://www.heacockclassic.com/site/club/faq.asp
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Extremely !!!!!! You are 100% correct.I could have used a change of clothes the first time because I was sweating so bad.The trick is you cant touch the brake pedal until you get on top of the trailer.Thats really scary if your IN the car being towed.
The second time I put my self in a ridiculous situation with a broken trailer winch(friends trailer) and 3 women that would not steer the trailered car(CJ5).It actually was the best and least stressful.I locked the steering wheel on the CJ, angled the trailer up a bit,layed a piece of 2x4 to stop the Cj (which I didnt need)and very slowly pulled it right up.I got out a couple times to adjust steering wheel and to move my only piece of 2x4 to the rear of tire.I took my time and it wasnt so bad but next time I will (like Sixfooter said) have a come along and let the old women operate the come along.
The second time I put my self in a ridiculous situation with a broken trailer winch(friends trailer) and 3 women that would not steer the trailered car(CJ5).It actually was the best and least stressful.I locked the steering wheel on the CJ, angled the trailer up a bit,layed a piece of 2x4 to stop the Cj (which I didnt need)and very slowly pulled it right up.I got out a couple times to adjust steering wheel and to move my only piece of 2x4 to the rear of tire.I took my time and it wasnt so bad but next time I will (like Sixfooter said) have a come along and let the old women operate the come along.
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From: Orono MN
I have the same winch. Bought it at Northern last year and used it to pull a 68 AMX up a lawn at a 30 degree angle. No problem at all. Only issue is the cable is not very long so I had to reposition the tow car a couple of times. For a trailer it should be fine. You can't find a better deal for seventy bucks.
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I have the same winch. Bought it at Northern last year and used it to pull a 68 AMX up a lawn at a 30 degree angle. No problem at all. Only issue is the cable is not very long so I had to reposition the tow car a couple of times. For a trailer it should be fine. You can't find a better deal for seventy bucks.
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St. Jude Donor '07
After trashing one of those come-alongs on the AA blizzard misadventure, my dad poked around on eBay and picked up a hand-cranked winch from a WWII Jeep. That thing will pull ANYTHING if you can get enough leverage. It just doesn't move very fast.
