Electric Winch Recommendation for a Boat Trailer
Updated 01/05/2016 | Published 01/04/2016
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Question:
Can you bypass ignition switch wire on superwinch Lt3000ATV winch for mount on boat trailer. The superwinch UT3000 winch doesnt have ignition wire and might be better choice but i want load holding brake.
asked by: Robert
Expert Reply:
There are different ways you could wire Superwinch LT3000 # SW1130220 so as not to have to have the ignition on to use the winch. However, this winch is not really designed for use with a boat trailer. I recommend something more suited for boat trailers such as the Dutton-Lainson StrongArm # DL25200.
This winch features a strap rather than a wire rope so it will hold up better in marine environments. It does feature positive mechanical braking so it can hold a load. To mount it on a trailer you can use mount plate # DL24059.
I have also included a link to our help article on different ways to wire an electric winch.
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Superwinch LT2000 ATV Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 2,000 lbs
- Electric Winch
- ATV - UTV Winch
- Planetary Gear
- 1.0 HP
- 1001 - 2000 lbs
- 11 - 20 lbs
- Slow - 0 to 4 fpm
- Handlebar Remote
- Wire Rope
- Superwinch
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