Recommended Trailer Winch for Scissor Lift Pontoon Trailer

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I have a scissor pontoon boat trailer, looking for the best brake winch for the money. Boat and motor are 2800lbs. Not sure about the minimum load for a brake winch to work?

asked by: Tony V

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Because I don't know how your specific trailer is designed with the scissor lift I don't know if the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2,500 lbs # DL15721 will be large enough capacity to safely lift your 2,800 lb boat and motor.

You may want to consider the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - 3,500 lbs # DL24844 which is rated higher and has the enclosed gears and braking mechanism. I've attached video reviews for you to compare these two.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

I would be happy to give you a recommendation to replace your Shelby 5352 winch, and can understand wanting an exact replacement, but that is an impossibility due to the fact Shelby is out of business. Manufacturers don't make exact replicas of…

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Answer 2

I would only add an axle if it is really needed. Otherwise you are making more work for yourself than is needed. But if you do add an axle then I recommend making it a true tandem set up for better ride quality and so the 2 axles can work together…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 5

Unfortunately it will not Bill but congrats on the car! There's been two generation changes with big redesigns on the Corolla so the older hitch isn't going to be transferable. To add a hitch to your 2025 Toyota Corolla LE, I recommend the…

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Answer 6

The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL15721 that you referenced is a good replacement option for the Shelby 5352 in terms of size, capacity, and function but it's not an direct/exact replacement. Because Shelby winches are no longer in production…

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The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL15721 is their highest capacity DLB series winch with rated capacity of 2,500lbs. You would then need the Removable Handle Kit #DL6454 along with the Drill Drive Socket Adapter #DL6456 to use a drill to operate the…

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I would be happy to help you find the correct hand winch to replace the damaged electric winch on your 2012 Forest River Premier Pop-Up Camper, but we have not had a chance to do this conversion so you will need to compare the mounting pattern of…

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Answer 9

We have a winch that will work to replace your Shelby 5353 but we do not carry the exact winch you have. I recommend part #DL14958 which is a Dutton-Lainson single speed winch rated for 2,500 lb and has an automatic brake.

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Answer 10

Hey Mark, thanks for reaching out! Does your boat trailer have rollers, or bunk boards? If it has bunks then you'll need a winch rated for 5,000 lbs, but if you have rollers, then something like the Fulton F2 #FW32000101 rated for 3,200 lbs is a…

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Answer 11

We can help you with a winch but not with a large wheel like in the picture you mentioned. They have several winches designed for boat lifts and those winches are compatible with the big wheel you mentioned. These include the following: Heavy Duty…

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Answer 12

As long as your winch is a Dutton Lainson B series winch, you can use the #DL6456 socket on it. The socket fits in 1/2" drill and measures 13/16" x 13/16" (outside). The number that you mentioned is just a number used to identify the…

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