Does trailer winch need fairlead?

[REDEEMED]

Since the FGT winching hook is offset, is a fairlead necessary on a center-mounted winch?

 

[FBA]

I have pulled the GT with a winch, into my trailer with the winch mounted dead center on the floor. I had no issues with it, although, I'm guessing if you want to be 100% safe, you'd want to pull straight rather than at a slight angle.

 

[Specracer]

I just winch it in, with out issues so far.

 

[AJB]

I have a center mounted winch too.
I use my thick leather gloves and try to 'lead' the cable to the right of the winch spool as I winch in the Vehicle . (right side when looking at the winch) so as to not let the cable 'pile up' on the left side of the spool and become 'bunched".
ajb (andy)

 

[jcthorne]

While on the subject of trailer winches,

I plan on installing a winch on my new trailer that is being built. Is a 3000lb winch sufficient for moving the GT onto the trailer with ease? I was thinking of installing this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Q399RA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

It looked like a pretty complete kit for the price and a good brand. Trailer comes with mount and battery tray, cables.

 

[FBA]

3000 LBS is a bit low, considering that the car weighs more. I had to choose between a 3K and an 8k. I went with the 8k unit.

 

[jcthorne]

I was not planning to lift the car off the ground, or use it for off road recovery, just roll a car onto the trailer with a 5% incline. And while I am not trying to be a cheapskate, there is a significant difference in price that would be wasted if I don't need the capacity.

Then again, if someone has already 'been there and done that' and can lead me away from troubles, I want to learn from others experience.

 

[Specracer]

Mine is a 4k, pulls in no problem. In fact last week, was loading the car, it was dark and raining so was hurrying as the window was open to ajust steering angle, i did not get the ebrake off, still pulled it in.

 

[Seank]

We have a 4500lbs Warm Utility Winch in ours, comes with about 60 feet of cable. I see they have a 4700lbs now and don't carry the 4500lbs any more. I would just compare the gear ratio and HP. The rating is usually on the cable as if you use a pulley system you can double the capacity, but your gear ratio and HP might not be able to pull it. Below is a link to Warns site, you can find it elsewhere for cheaper.


http://www.warn.com/utility/dcwinches/DC4700.shtml

 

[Nafod]

Cooltech has a nice tow hook extension, that should keep the cable/strap away from the car.. I havent tried one, but would/will when I decide on a trailer.

 

[jcthorne]

Cooltech has a nice tow hook extension, that should keep the cable/strap away from the car.. I havent tried one, but would/will when I decide on a trailer.

Now that was a good idea! I ordered one!



Speaking of orders, I finally placed a factory order for a Kwikload rollback trailer. Aluminum deck, fenders and wheels, spare tire and mount, 3000# winch, 100Ahr battery with charger, Faring, full length side rails/tie downs, 4 wheel electric brakes with Tekonsha trailer mounted RF brake control, built in flush lid tool boxes, LED lights. Midnight Blue epoxy paint. Finished weight approx 1350lbs with a GVWR of 7000. Should be ready for pickup about May 15th. They suggested a few changes when I told them it was for a GT, having built several for this application in the past.

 

[MDT]

Love to see some pictures of that trailer when it comes in.

 

[Beach-GT]

Love to see some pictures of that trailer when it comes in.

Me to and the price.

 

[BIGFOOT]

I have a Superwinch S5000. Bought at Amazon. Easy install and was a great deal. 5000lb capacity.

 

[jcthorne]

I'll post pics when I get it. As for price, with the options it was just under 7k. You can see the trailers and how the rollback works at www.kwikload.com