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| Author: | Mike Andreas [ Mon May 21, 2018 3:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 12v Electric wench? |
I have a 16 foot (Big Tex) trailer and I want to mount an electric wench so I can pull my car up on the trailer. How much wench do I really need. It's a 65 2dr sedan. Not sure what it weighs. Since it's only pulling the car up a ramp I'm thinking I really don't need a monster wench but I don't want to under buy. I've been using a 2 ton hand wench and it's been working fine. |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Mon May 21, 2018 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
I use this one. Got a pulley with a hook, to double line it. My ramps are short and steep. Winch handles it fine, and the wireless remote is a plus. I've actually used it to load a 4,000+ car, with no issues. Don't forget the 20% off coupon. https://www.harborfreight.com/2500-lb-a ... 61840.html |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Mon May 21, 2018 5:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
x2. that's the one that's popular with dune buggy, and hobbists here as well. |
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| Author: | emsvitil [ Mon May 21, 2018 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
Watch for a HF sale. I've seen that winch for $49.99. If it's not a coupon for $49.99, you can then apply the 20% off (sometimes there's 25%) coupon to the $49.99 HF also will have the snatch block (might even be on sale) for a double pull. |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Mon May 21, 2018 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
My electric wench just drives the car on the trailer..... |
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| Author: | Reed [ Mon May 21, 2018 8:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
Winch. W-I-nch. A wench is something completely different. Always makes me chuckle when I see ads for trucks with "a 2000 pound wench on the front bumper!" Of course, if you find yourself a wench that helps you load cars on trailers or can pull heavy loads, you know it is a keeper. |
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| Author: | Louise76 [ Mon May 21, 2018 9:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
(Me thinks Sandy's got a keeper!)
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Tue May 22, 2018 3:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
I got mine for about $49.00 a couple of years, ago. I usually, drive my car on the trailer, but the winch is nice to have if you have a problem, or need to load at the house, at 4 am. |
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| Author: | halfafish [ Tue May 22, 2018 6:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
I have been contemplating adding a winch (not a wench, as mine is happy to watch vehicle loading procedures from the front seat, sipping coffee...) to my trailer. Probably a stupid question since several have said they use the HF 2500# model. Is this enough pulling power? I understand I can use a snatch block to double its capacity but I want something strong enough to pull my 3/4 ton diesel up the ramps if needed. Also, I was a little concerned about the small size of the cable on the lower rated units. Perhaps I'm overly concerned and/or overthinking this, but would like some feedback from real-world users before I pull the trigger on this. |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Tue May 22, 2018 7:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric winch? |
The 2500 lb class of winches does fine for an A-body that rolls, but if you have a trailer heavy enough to support that Cummins Dodge then, yes, I would buy a bigger winch. 5k+ would be my preference. |
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| Author: | tophat [ Wed May 23, 2018 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
I used to use a 2500# winch to load cars on the trailer. I found it very under powered, even on a double pull. I now have an 8000# winch from Tractor Supply. I still use it in a double pull just to slow down the cable speed. You will never regret a bigger winch. |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Thu May 24, 2018 4:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
Quote: You will never regret a bigger winch.
I agree. Get the biggest winch, within your budget, and useage. In my case, it was just for occasional/emergency use, and I didn't have the money for a several hundred dollar item. If I were loading fairly large vehicles, on a regular basis, I would have purchased a larger, better quality unit.
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| Author: | coconuteater64 [ Thu May 24, 2018 6:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
Quote: My electric wench just drives the car on the trailer.....
My wench is not electric. She runs on tacos, enchiladas, chips, salsa, cilantro, and guacamole. You got a good one.
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Thu May 24, 2018 8:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
Which wench you talkin' about? Or are you just winchin' around? Greg |
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| Author: | Mike Andreas [ Tue May 29, 2018 7:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12v Electric wench? |
Spelling (and punctuation) saves lives! I'll be more careful how I ask the question next time.  It sounds like I won't regret getting a HD winch. |
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