Hi Steve,
I bought and installed a Superwinch S3500 on my trailer, works great.
Single line will pull almost 4K, I just wish the remote control had a longer
cord, 25 ft would be nice. But, then so would the wireless remote.
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Hammatt" <GSteve@hammatt.com>
To: "Shop Talk NG" <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 10:07 AM
Subject: Car Trailer Stuff (winches)
>
> We're just finishing the construction of an aluminum
> tilt-bed, double axle open car trailer. Some of you may
> recall the earlier conversations on how to remove the
> old, dried-on plastic film from the aluminum surfaces.
> Nothing worked except abrasive sanding.........however
> I've decided to have the entire trailer bead or walnut
> blasted when I'm done. As an update, the elimination
> of the metal springs was accomplished by going with
> two rubber torsion spring axels, we're using all disc
> brakes with an electro-hydraulic pump. The lights have
> been installed, they're the LED style from TruckLite.
> I've also found a neat, clean hitch that doesn't have all
> the levers, etc. that are common to most hitches. I'm
> heading to Boeing surplus today to pick up a large
> aluminum composite panel to fill in the space between
> the wheel runners.
>
> HOWEVER, right now I'm very interested in
> learning of experiences with a 12V winch for pulling up
> cars. The maximum vehicle weight will always be less
> than 4000 lb.
>
> Anybody want to share their knowledge as to models,
> features, etc.??
>
> Thanks.
>
> Steve Hammatt
> Mount Vernon WA USA
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