Master Lock Winches - 2953AT
Master Lock 2,000 lb. 12 volt DC Electric Trailer Winch
Great for boat trailers, this narrow winch can easily be mounted in place of your current hand winch. It includes a 9' long remote control, 20' power cable with clamps and a back-up hand crank. The winch is also extremely portable and can even be mounted on a ball mount with the included mounting plate.
- Features:
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- Power Load In only
- Freespooling clutch knob will allow for fast and easy cable out
- Light weight, portable winch can be taken and mounted almost anywhere
- Includes battery cables, remote control, back-up hand crank, and hook with safety latch
- Can be mounted to a ball mount with included mounting bracket
- Mounting bracket slides over the hitch ball
- Specs:
- Rated Line Pull (single line): 2,000 lbs.
- 6,000 lbs. Rolling Load
- 5,000 lbs. Marine Applications
- 2,000 lbs. Pulling
- Max Boat Weight: 5,000 lbs. / Max Boat Length: 18 feet
- Gearing: Rack and Pinion
- Current Draw: 4-6 amps at 150 lbs. / 20 amps at 2,000 lbs.
- Line Speed: 6 foot per minute (with load)
- Freespooling Clutch: Knob Release
- Wire Rope: 30 feet with Latched Hook
- Handheld Remote Length: 9'9"
- Dimensions: 9.9" long x 9.6" deep x 7.8" high
- One year limited warranty
Duty Cycle: Fully loaded at 2,000 lbs. the winch can work for 6-8 minutes constantly, then allow 5 minutes to cool. For a light load (about 150 lbs.), allow 1 minute to cool for every 6-8 minutes of operation.
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- Can You Power Out the Cable on Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch 2953AT
- You cannot power out the cable with a load on it. To release cable on this winch the clutch is disengaged and the spool spins freely. The winch will only turn the spool with power when pulling cable in.
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- Can 12 Volt DC Trailer Hitch Wiring From a 7-Way RV Connector be Used to Power a Winch
- The wiring in your hitch is not rated for use with the Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch # 2953AT. The wiring could overheat and cause damage to the hitch wiring, the winch, or even your vehicle.
You will need to wire the winch separately. I recommend the Winch Trailer Wiring Kit # SW1520. The kit contains properly sized wiring and connectors to make use of the winch easy and removable.
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- Is the Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch, Part # 2953AT Waterproof
- According to our contacts at Master Lock, the Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch, part # 2953AT can be used in wet environments such as boat trailers. The winch can withstand splashing, but immersing it in water is not recommended. Waterproof is not the term I would use, perhaps water resistant might be a better description.
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- Can the Masterlock Electric Trailer Winch Be Used in Reverse to Pay Cable Out of the Winch
- For powering loads in and out I would recommend the Superwinch LT2000 Electric Utility Winch, 2,000 lbs, item # 1220210, which also includes a freespooling clutch for fast payout.
The Master Lock Electric Winch,Trailer Winch, item # 2953AT, is designed for power load in only. I cannot recommend any modification or alternate use of the winch other than what the manufacturer recommends.
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- Screeching Master Lock Electric Winch # 2953AT Troubleshooting
- I spoke with my contact at Master Lock and she informed me that this Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch, part # 2953AT, should not be making any screeching noises while operating.
She advised me to have you call them at this number, 1-800-308-9244, she said that these products have a 1 year warranty and as long as its within that warranty period they would replace it for you.
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- How to Engage Free Spooling Mode on Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch, # 2953AT
- The Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch, # 2953AT, has a clutch knob on the side of the winch. You will need to loosen the knob in order to allow the winch to free spool. You can then pull out the cable. The knob will have to be tightened again in order to re-engage the drum with the motor so the winch can pull the cable back in using the motor.
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- Comparing the Master Lock Trailer Winch # 2953AT with Superwinch # 1220210
- The rack and pinion for the Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch, # 2953AT, is in reference to the way that the winch brakes. It is a mechanical system that can support a load when stopped and the clutch is not engaged (which would allow the line to be pulled out).
A dynamic brake uses the motor to apply tension to the drum and it cannot hold a load. If it were me, I would go with Superwinch # 1220210, for the fact that it has the ability to power the load in and out. The Master Lock winch can
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- Mounting Dimensions of Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch # 2953AT
- I have attached a picture showing the mounting dimensions of the Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch # 2953AT.
Check out the picture linked to the right.
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- Dimensions of Base Plate on Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch # 2953AT
- The base plate length on the Master Lock Trailer Winch, part # 2953AT, will measure 8-11/16 inches and the width is 3-5/8 inches. This is the base plate on the bottom of the winch.
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- Does the Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch Have a Brake
- Yes, there is a brake on the Master Lock Winch # 2953AT winch that you referenced. Basically, the brake will always be applied when powering in and will only be released when you activate the freespooling clutch knob to let the cable out.
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- Winch Cover Recommendation for a Master Lock Electric Winch
- For a winch cover that would fit the dimensions of your Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch # 2953AT you would want a Dutton-Lainson Winch Cover # DL24051.
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- Portable DC powered 12 Volt Vehicle Winch Recommendation for a 1999 Toyota RAV4
- There are several things to consider when choosing a winch. If you are looking at having to potentially use the winch to retrieve the 1999 Toyota RAV4 then you need to consider the incline, terrain, angle, and total load. For example a winch rated for 2,000 pounds pulling a rolling load on level ground can pull much more than that 2,000 pounds. On a 10 percent slope for example it can pull 10,050 pounds. But a steeper incline will reduce the capacity.
If you foresee yourself in all sorts of d
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- Recommendation for Electric Winch To Pull 24 Foot 3300-Lb Grady White Boat on to Trailer
- Because of the length of your boat I would recommend the Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch, part # DL25200. This DC-powered winch is designed for boats up to 4,000 lbs and includes a wiring harness for easy installation. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the winch.
The Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch, part # 2953AT, you have referenced, has a maximum boat weight capacity of 5,000 lbs , but only a maximum boat length of 18 feet. I would not recommend this winch
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- Can a Trailer Winch be Plugged Into an AC Power Outlet at the Back of a Vehicle
- We do have some AC powered winches but the Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch, # 2953AT, is a DC powered winch so it cannot be plugged into an AC power outlet, even on a vehicle unless you do like you said and hardwire it. Otherwise you would attach it to the vehicle battery or to an alternate car battery if it is not feasible to attach it to the car battery.
I have added a link to the AC powered winches we do carry.
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