Is the Base and Housing of the ComeUp UW-5000si Trailer Winch Made of Metal or Plastic?

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Does the ComeUp winch have a metal housing or base? Basically, what Im specifically asking about is the base of the winch where the mounting bolt holes are located.

asked by: L. J

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It is plastic. The ComeUp UW-5000si Trailer Winch item # CU645010 is a light duty winch so it's housing and base are made of plastic.

I attached a picture below that will show you the base. I've also linked an installation video that will go over the features of the winch.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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ComeUp UW-5000si Trailer Winch
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Answer 1

Thanks for reaching out and on your new trailer, Eric! The Lippert Smart Jack #LC643589 is great in theory, but they've had issues with water leaking into the head, and I haven't recommended one since I found out that they don't cover…

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Answer 2

We have the perfect winch for you to pull your 3,000 lb car onto your trailer, the ComeUp UW-5000si Trailer Winch #CU645010. This 5,000 lb static load/50,000 lb rolling load winch has a wireless remote (which is also waterproof) that will let you…

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Answer 3

The LT3000 winch, #SW1130220, is a good choice for pulling a 2,350 pound vehicle onto your trailer. With a rolling load (your vehicle) on a 17 degree slope (typical range for a trailer ramp) the winch will have a 7,825 pound rolling load capacity.…

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Answer 4

The Comeup Winch part #CU645010 and the Superwinch S5500 Trailer Winch #SW1455201 with the wireless remote #SW43GR are both pretty similarly specced once you have the wireless remote for the Superwinch. Based on that I would go with the ComeUp since…

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Answer 5

You can use a pulley block like part #BDW20005, to pull your car on to a trailer with the winch being offset. You will want to make sure the winch is well secured for safety. This pulley block has a capacity of 17,000 lbs break strength and is…

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Answer 6

Hi Joe; for a winch I recommend the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch #BDW10040. This has a lot of nice features, including a 12,000 lb line pull so it will be able to handle anything you throw at it. This also comes with a universal mounting plate so you…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Yes, the Bulldog winch part #BDW10043 has the power unit above the winch which is what the cover part #BDW20191 is designed to fit.

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Answer 9

I've contacted Brightway, who forwarded me a copy of the instructions they include with the #BRW77FR switch mode charger. I've provided a clip showing the instructions for you.

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Is the Base and Housing of the ComeUp UW-5000si Trailer Winch Made of Metal or Plastic?

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