Re: Mounting Elec Winch in My Enclosed Trailer ????
 

The only reason I mounted my battery over the winch was to save space. I'm 6'4" and want all the room in front (V nose) to lay down and hook up the car and maximize my space. My cable never touches the floor of the trailer, until I set it there unhooking the car. When I spool in the cable without a load, it's in my hand (safety lanyard attached) holding a small drag so it will spool correctly-evenly.

BIG

Re: Mounting Elec Winch in My Enclosed Trailer ????
 

Chuck don't take this the wrong way but do you really want to trust your car to a $49.00 Harbor Freight winch? I need one for my old rusty open trailer and a buddy suggested the same. I said who's going to pay for the damage when my Chevelle goes through my garage wall? I'm all about being cost conscious but just not sure that's the place to do it. JMO even though you didn't ask....LOL

Re: Mounting Elec Winch in My Enclosed Trailer ????
 

I have used HF winches for years

Currently I use a 12K Badlands because it has a spool tensioner

There are only a very few winch motor manufacturers in the world

If you pay high $$$ - you are paying for name branding

I always get a wireless remote & unplug it while not in use



Jim

Re: Mounting Elec Winch in My Enclosed Trailer ????
 

I returned the 2500# HF winch and exchanged for the 3500# Model...........just cause !!!!!!

I havent made any progress on installing as I'm first installing D-Ring tie downs in each corner of the trailer.

My trailer came with that aluminum track material that runs front to rear using movable tie down points.......
but last week front of aluminum was pulling UP as it wasnt fastened into metal......

I'm still asking for YOU to send ME pics of your winch and battery installs.......Please !!!!!!!!!