Installing a Winch in my Cargo/Race Trailer

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I’ve wanted a winch in my trailer for some time now. I haven’t “needed” it yet but I know the time will come. Either to tow my dead track car in or pick up a new project.
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Side note- This DIY is not intended as instructional content. It is merely entertainment for you to do what you wish with. I’m just a guy with an awesome beard working on his house.

[@ctsishawn1]

That winch remote is the baddest thing since sliced bread! Bought one last year and love it. Have had the clicker style that are smaller and kept losing them. This one has a magnet, is larger and good coverage on distance.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad to hear it's working out!

[@doughammon9956]

Need some Race Ramps, they are awesome.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That would be great. Perhaps some day.

[@JRVBrothers]

Looks like a good addition to the trailer.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

I haven't needed it yet but I will some day I am sure.

[@jwmustang1]

The young men did a great job.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks! They will be replacing me in no time:-)

[@user-hb9fe4hs1r]

You make it look easy

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That’s dude. I keep practicing. Plus with video I can cut out the really bad stuff. Oof.

[@samanthasfrugallife]

Would it be better to have someone in the Drivers Seat while using the winch?

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Yeah. I actually rolled the car into my spare tire taking it back out. Lol.

[@danconlan8735]

Pretty clever and great to see you having the boys help. Those skills will pay off big time in the real world! Thanks for sharing that. Slainte, DC🍀

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks. I’m pretty excited to have the winch. My older son is ready to find a project to build for when he’s 16.

[@IDontKnowWhatImDoing09]

What was the hardest part of the build???

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Realizing that all of my ideas to mount the winch were wrong. Then adapting and moving the fairlead.