CHEAP eBay Electric WINCH for the Car Trailer Install: 4500lbs

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

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[@glennarnold3970]

Andrew put a battery on the front of the trailer it doesn't have to be a big one then run an anderson plug from trailer battery to the car battery this will give you 2 bonuses you can put a car on the trailer without using the car power and if the car gets low on power or goes flat you have a power supply on the trailer to start the car win win in my books this is how we have our workshop trailer set up cheers glenn

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Pretty damn good idea!

[@brendanrandle]

since they store it outside they might get away with a solar panel to keep it charged

[@glennarnold3970]

@@ZeroTo60Tube andrew is the nut on the rear of taillshaft to diff right or left hand thread and how tight are they usually cheers glenn

[@geordiegibson1210]

I could hear the amps of your power supply draining away at the end of the winch, causing it to struggle. As others have suggested, you need a roller of some sort on the front of the trailer. The nylon rope you're using is great if you're out the bush, winch on the front of the vehicle and using it to drag yourself forwards, but they are terrible when they are dragged across things, so either mount the winch higher up or put a roller fairlead in there (that aluminium thing on the front you didn't know about, that's a called a fairlead). Also, if you hook an Anderson plug up to the X5, just make sure it's running while you are winching, even if there's another battery on the trailer, The amount of amps a winch requires can kill batteries very quickly if not set up right.

[@igotaction]

I would put another guide on the trailer stop bar, it's gonna fray something fierce on the edge, it needs something smooth

[@nathanjames6951]

Get a snatch block. It will double your pulling force when needed. A battery on the trailer is worth it, but get an isolator so you can use a smaller wire and not have to run mains cable to the rear of the tow vehicle to charge the battery. I wouldn't worry about it rubbing on the rail, but you need to use that chafing guard. That's what the black sleeve on the rope is for.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

You know what's up. And i'm embarrassed i didn't put 2 and 2 together with that black sleeve. Haha. Right we have a plan!

[@kencooper8636]

Looks good Andrew apart from the rope running over the front of the trailer when it is tilted. I would be keeping the manual boat winch in the boot as back up just incase the electric winch failed.

[@T.Cun.]

Mount a roller on that top edge of the trailer, bit of threadbar with some plastic conduit over it would do the trick.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Problem is the bumpers on the cars already rub on it. So can’t make it any higher at all.

[@T.Cun.]

Only really needs to be half inch high and mount it on the front face then. Sorry mechanical engineer OCD.

[@keijokojootti7790]

Rolling pin?

[@carbonduke01]

I just ordered a 4700 pound winch for my boat. The only thing i am concerned is how well the winch holds the weight? Meaning when i drive uphill. I am always using a safety chain on the boat(about 1100 kg),but that is a safety practice. With the manual winch,i knew that it would be almost impossible for the boat to slid off of the trailer. This is the only thing concerns me. I would bring a wire back from the cars battery, give it like 3 meters extra,and done. So far it looks promising.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Great stuff Andrew. And the rc is a double win. Dutch regards, Nico.

[@bennytekopp3622]

I bought an extra connector for trailers and hooked mine up to the running tow vehicle, no need for battery. And the winch sags less with alternator backup. Probably not ok, but i winch my boat once a year...

[@tonyv7589]

That rope rubbing hard on the trailer ,☹️ Not long till it goes snappy snap lol

[@storysconspiracies8029]

For the trailer to look good must get it panted every 6 months to a year and keep it indoor or at minimum under a car port type pull through

[@andrewwilliams5337]

Maybe a removable poly block cap over the steel, pull it out when the trailer tilts back level. Or mount a guide roller back a bit, probably more ideal rather than having friction on the rope.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Its a bit of a concern, mind you i was never too fussed when using the manual winch. The trailer definity needs some love to get a hold of the rust coming through. Annoyingly its like it must have had surface rust on it, when it was painted. So the paint is just falling off. We are hoping to get it sorted and coated in something decent. But while that is happening might try and modify that front bar, so it has a clear path for the winch rope.

[@andrewwilliams5337]

@@ZeroTo60Tube raptor liner (ute bed liner) could be a good option for coating. I’m sure you guys could get a squeeze a sponsored video out of it. 😉 And from what I’ve seen, any sort of touch ups are piss easy.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

@@andrewwilliams5337 Thats what i have been looking at to be honest. But it's quite exxy, to buy enough to do the whole trailer. But then again, i think will be worth it. Waiting for it to come on a decent sale and might grab a few kits.

[@EnosWhitaker]

I also have the headlights and dash instruments ECU climate control etc. best offer

[@wobblyplanks]

I had the same winch, the first one started binding up like the brake was on all the time. The second one replaced under warranty worked fine till me mad mate borrowed the trailer and proceeded to tow a 3.5T 4wd up the trailer even though the winch was labelled 4500lbs.... I never had any problem with them towing up normal sedans and anything heavier I used a snatch block. I now have a King's 12,000lb winch, much quicker just a hassle with keeping another battery charged. The 4500lb winch was easier on batteries.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Yeah to be honest, this whinch has just about died, hurt it pulling a car on to the trailer with no wheels. It was pretty good until then. You have to tap it now to get it turning. For the money it was great. But would likely buy a bigger one next time. maybeeeeee. it still works for the moment. haha

[@lapincretin2616]

You seem to be so easy, why do not by a value winch ? Its seem to not be a problem for you, such cars, such business ??

[@user-wt6wv7xd2t]

possible to get this work so its gets the power from cars own trailer socket? or does this need its own battery?

[@StratoJohn]

Could start a recovery service! That's a pretty cool winch, bit of a boys toy isn't it 😂 I'd have absolutely no use for one but it doesn't stop me wanting one

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Same, i have wanted one for 20 years i reckon lol.

[@StratoJohn]

@@ZeroTo60Tube good job you've got a use for it! It's actually very reasonably priced from what you're saying in the video too

[@rcfan85]

How big is the battery 🔋? Where did you buy it

[@johnwilks3019]

What size was your power supply? Makes it easy with not having to run cables on the car (mobile power)

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

I think back then it was just a cheap ebay lithiun power supply.

[@vincentdelucia8078]

Could you just hook power up to truck battery?. The truck pulling the trailers battery?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Yes absolutely. Most do it that way.

[@michaelshannon4138]

I tried one of them on mine. Lasted one pull :( but my trailer isn’t a tilt though. Ended up with a kings big boy

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

How much did the kings one cost? Asking for a friend 🙃

[@michaelshannon4138]

@@ZeroTo60Tube can’t remember like $3 or 400

[@trinitytoo]

What battery does the remote need? I took mine out to buy a new one and lost it.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

i have no idea, i do apologise. I have since sold the trailer.

[@juniorcruz960]

Ginna buy one for my miata attach it to the front area

[@KurumaDesigns]

Hey will you be doing a video on the new mhd update with 1m throttle response?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

I wasn’t going to……. I have had the 1m throttle mapping through jsr for about a year so didn’t think too much of it with the update. The big bonus with the update imo is the ability to properly support high boost auto and Dct cars now. That is a decent breakthrough.

[@schnelll1748]

Forget the trailer - can I use ISTA-d with my enet cable?!

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Using hacked versions of ista is an absolute nightmare if you dont know what you are doing. I dont know about the enet cables, pretty sure they will only work on F series which ista doesnt do anyway

[@schnelll1748]

@@ZeroTo60Tube Unless you're a dealer - they're all hacked versions? Enet cable is for Bootmod3 on the F80, but I have to do the airbags on my F15. Bimmerpost says use ista to deflate the bags before swap...

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

@@schnelll1748 They are all hacked versions and again its a nightmare if you don't know what you are doing, 1 setting random changes and you will waste hours trying to get it to connect properly. Anyway, I thought it was e-sys for f series, but i have never played with an f series.

[@vincentdelucia8078]

I didn't think they had the load capacity

[@vincentdelucia8078]

Are you really pulling with a B-mer.. holy sh*+t

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Well not compared to American trucks but I’m Aus it’s pretty normal towing capacity. 2.7t

[@mackaatya7959]

I hope you’re not going on the road with that and you will lose it you should load at the other way

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

It doesnt have an engine or gearbox in it in..... but you knew that right?

[@auszman]

Well you can remove electric winch from the bucket list...

[@EnosWhitaker]

I have a BMW Z4 3.0i Engine and 6 speed auto trans for sale about 28,000 miles. Engine and trans plug and play. engine and trans removed from my wrecked Z4 2011, garage kept and plastic covered. Best offer, if you know anyone interested. Thanks

[@joeschafer1]

Boat trailer

[@cultusgti]

Holy crap your oblivious of the danger you put yourself in unnecessarily. Don't use it again until you watch some videos first.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

lol. Do explain….

[@friguy4444]

Winchy Poo.

[@limalimauk]

Bargain!