As the days get warmer, and the weekend arrives, probably it's time for a little vacation. If you are considering to go on the road and take your boat, ATV or any other vehicle with you on a trailer, you might want to consider using a proper trailer loading winch. It will allow you to load and unload your cargo fast and securely. Read my new technical article and find out how to choose the best winch type for your trailer loading needs.

Trailer Winches Provide the Muscle When Loading Your Trailer

Also check out this video review of the most innovative winch on the market:

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Does anybody using a trailer loading winch?

 

That thing is a piece of junk.

 

Do you have any negative experience with this product?

 

My last tilt deck trailer had a Warn M4500. As your article states a winch on a trailer is pulling a "rolling load" not trying to hoist a load in the air or free a stuck vehicle. Even though it was rated for 4500# is easily pulled my 2003 Dodge Dually(6500#?) up onto the trailer. It also pulled on some old wrecks that had flat tires or seized wheels.

My current tilt deck has an M8000. While I don't need that big of a winch the increased line speed is nice and there are tons of used M8000#s on Craigs List for $200-$400. Which is far cheaper than a new Warn M3700 utility winch.

I recommended taking off half the cable(assuming it came with 90 or 100 feet). If you have a 20ft trailer you'll only ever need 30ft. For every wrap of cable on the drum the winch loses capacity and increases the chance of a cable snarl. I left about 50ft on mine so if I need use a ****** block I can. Also most damage to the cable occurs in the last 10feet so I can chop off 10 feet and still have plenty of cable to work with.