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Mar 20, 2004 | 03:05 PM

Ken G

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Trailer Help Needed

My open deck car trailer just came in and I need some help figuring out what kind of winch I need ("weight rating"). I am planning on just getting a hand winch for emergencies. The trailer dealer has them "rated" from 600 lbs. to >4000 lbs. The only problem is they can't come up with a consistent answer as to what will do the job. My car weighs about 3600 lbs without a driver and the trailer has 6ft. ramps, 21" deck height and a 3' beaver tail.

Thanks, Ken

Mar 20, 2004 | 04:21 PM

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well.. a 2000 lb winch should be fine.. since you are pulling up a car i.e. wheels.. not dead weight..

Mar 20, 2004 | 04:51 PM

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Thanks, that is what I thought.

Mar 20, 2004 | 09:12 PM

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Have you thought about getting a marine winch? They run from 200-400 bucks.

Mar 21, 2004 | 05:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chris98pace

Have you thought about getting a marine winch? They run from 200-400 bucks.

I think the winches I'm looking at are marketed primarily as marine winches. I still may end up going with an electric unit like a Superwinch. It just seems like a waste for me because it will get such little use.