Trailer Winch

[snake]

Looking for a trailer winch, 12 volt, reversible motor, around 6000 lbs to 8000 lbs, with a 10'' mounting plate. I'm building a new aluminum trailer to finish all I need is a winch. I'm pricing new ones, but maybe somebody knows where I could get one.

 

[snake]

PICTURES OF TRAILER

NEW ALUMINUM TRAILER

I'll be making a web page soon, went I get the winch on it. Order winch today.

 

[Scollins]

How big a load do you expect to haul on the trailer? I doubt you will need more than 3500 lbs of winch capacity to pull anything with wheels up on the trailer. A 6000 lb to an 8000 lb winch will probably be overkill.



Check out this link from Warn Winches to determine how much winch you will really need:

http://www.warn.com/InternetHome/products/Winches/HoToChooseTrailer.shtm



A Warn Z3500 can be had for around $350 (Clemson 4 Wheel Drive price, with free shipping. ) Can't hardly beat that deal.....



NOTE: I do not work for Clemson 4 Wheel Drive, nor have I ever purchased anything from them. I came across this information by searching the web... ...



Hope this helps... ...

 

[snake]

Originally posted by Scollins

How big a load do you expect to haul on the trailer? I doubt you will need more than 3500 lbs of winch capacity to pull anything with wheels up on the trailer. A 6000 lb to an 8000 lb winch will probably be overkill.



Check out this link from Warn Winches to determine how much winch you will really need:

http://www.warn.com/InternetHome/products/Winches/HoToChooseTrailer.shtm



A Warn Z3500 can be had for around $350 (Clemson 4 Wheel Drive price, with free shipping. ) Can't hardly beat that deal.....



NOTE: I do not work for Clemson 4 Wheel Drive, nor have I ever purchased anything from them. I came across this information by searching the web... ...



Hope this helps... ...

Load expect to haul, well the trailer title classification is 10,000 lbs. gross, the reason 10,000 lbs, is in the state of Maryland they go 3000 lbs, to 5000 lbs to 10,000 lbs.

If your hauling something 4800 lbs, and your trailer weight plus, your over 5000 lbs .

Since they are cracking down on trailer inspections, I'll pay a little more to cover

my self. The reason I went to 8000 lbs. is so I can remove it from the trailer and use it on my truck hitch with a two pin removal. I priced Warn and Ramsey and I went with Ramsey for the better price. Thanks You for your information.



David

 

[MidwestMotorman]

Ramsey

I use a Ramsey RE 10ooo winch and love it. This winch will actually pull more than its rating, and nice to know that there is no BS on the rating. Make sure it is very attached, as thieves and others can run off with it. , that is, if they can lift the 145 pounds or so that is weighs.

 

[domehead]

Here is South Carolina DMV CDL requirements



Commercial Driver Licenses

CDL Class Licenses

Commercial Driver's Licenses have one of the following classes:



Class A

Any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR) of 26,001 pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. (That is the catch all for this state there are few other tricks that is being played to make sure you have a CDL or fines)



Class B

Any single unit vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such towing vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR.





Class C

Any single unit vehicle, or combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of A or B, but that either is designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver or is placarded for hazardous materials.





Commercial licenses expire every five years on the driver's birthday and may not be renewed by mail.



If you upgrade or downgrade your commercial license endorsement or class, you must complete Form DL-402 and provide information regarding any previous out-of-state drivers' licenses.



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CDL Endorsements

The following endorsements can be applied to a CDL:



H

Hazardous Material (Hazmat)



N

Tanker Vehicle



P

Bus Passenger



S

School Bus



T

Double/Triple Trailers



X

Combination Hazmat and Tanker