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Originally Posted by Flash68
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That's the trailer I'd go for over the used race car trailer!
Another thing just for info ----- winches in trailers only have to overcome the ROLLING weight of the car --- they're not pulling you out of a ditch or up a hill.... so 10,000 lb winch is ridiculous overkill for what we're doing... look at the rolling rating on them if they have one. I think my winch (gave the trailer away to my brother in law or I'd go look) was an "off brand" (meaning not a WARN) 8,000 lb -- only because the dealer didn't have the 6,000 lb in stock at the time.
If you're so inclined as to have a Honda generator - you COULD buy a 110V winch and run it off the gen set.... eliminating a battery. Just info to think about again - but 99% of the set ups I've seen all have a dedicated battery for the winch in the trailer. THEN YA GOT TO KEEP IT CHARGED if you let it sit for long periods.... or when you go to winch something on it's dead. It should be charging off the tow vehicle when towing.... but some batteries don't hold a good charge when sitting around in cold temps etc for months at a time.