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01-29-2017, 03:44 PM
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Portable Winch Recommendation
Hi All... Any recommendations on a decent portable 12V winch to load and especially off-load a couple 900 pound Harley's? Need to have forward, reverse and braking ability when stopped. Plan to attach it to a front floor ring for winching bikes in/out. No problem riding the bike up the ramp, BUT...backing them down the ramp is another thing -- sliding backwards for 8-10 feet was a bit hairy... Thanks in advanced...
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Dave n Dulcy
2002 Dodge 2500 Diesel
2017 Stealth 29 (35) foot *Toy Hauler
*Couple of Harley's
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01-29-2017, 06:14 PM
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Just a thought from my experience. First time I backed mine out, I used the front brake. It didn't work so well. Next time I left it in gear and used the clutch instead. Worked like a charm. Absolutely 1000% better.
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Kansas City, MO
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01-29-2017, 06:25 PM
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Location: Idaho
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I just bought this to load and unload my FW hitch, power in and out with a wireless remote.
Just a touch over $50 with tax when on sale.
I have not had a chance to use it yet but it looks like a good unit for the price.
2500 lb. ATV/Utility Electric Winch with Wireless Remote Control
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01-30-2017, 12:02 AM
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Something to think about. Even though the Harley is low, you may need some momentum to make that transition from the ramp to the ground. A second person can really help.
Mine is taller, and although I am use to the drill, it still gets the heart beating. My feet are a good 6"+ off the ground when the bike goes from the ramp to the ground.
Mark
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01-31-2017, 02:23 PM
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Junior Member
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Bought the same winch to load my Vstrom, but I use the clutch method, walking next to the bike, to unload.
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02-04-2017, 10:24 PM
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Location: Southwest Iowa
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As ChipBruce advised. With the engine off, put the bike in gear and use the clutch to control your speed down the ramp. That's how I have been doing it.
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02-04-2017, 10:37 PM
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Left Coast
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Location: vancouver,washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
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That's the one I use to load/ unload scooter....works great..
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02-05-2017, 06:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
That's the one I use to load/ unload scooter....works great..
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A couple of questions if I may.
Did you wire to the battery for power or?
Any idea how many amps it pulls under a load?
The manual says it pulls around 50 or so amps under a full load.
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"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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02-05-2017, 09:33 AM
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Left Coast
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Location: vancouver,washington
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I made up a pigtail for it to plug into bed receptical that the trailer plugs into.....Never stalled it out for an amp test
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02-05-2017, 10:15 AM
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Location: Idaho
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
I made up a pigtail for it to plug into bed receptical that the trailer plugs into.....Never stalled it out for an amp test
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This is what I was planning on but I was not sure if would overload the circuit.
Hitch is only about 100-150 pounds but it would be a dead weight lift not rolling.
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2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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02-05-2017, 10:18 AM
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Left Coast
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I pull the scooter up 14' long ramps up over the side of the bed onto the platform....Scooter is 300 lbs
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03-01-2017, 02:25 PM
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I use on my ramps plates that have protruding holes that pop up for traction. Sommer for bikes and winter so as not to slip on a ice ramp. Here is a link just to see what works for me. Line them up screw them down and stay on them on the way down. Lots of bite. Go slow.
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03-01-2017, 02:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by imaXLRowner
I use on my ramps plates that have protruding holes that pop up for traction. Sommer for bikes and winter so as not to slip on a ice ramp. Here is a link just to see what works for me. Line them up screw them down and stay on them on the way down. Lots of bite. Go slow.
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Ops here is the link for the ramp pads
I use.
https://www.zoro.com/value-brand-ram...YdyRoC3s7w_wcB
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03-01-2017, 03:04 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Columbia SC
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I use the 2500lb harbor freight remote control ATV winch to pull 500 lb bikes up and down 8ft ramps into the bed of my f150. The winch and a wheel chock are bolted to the bed. I walk on a ramp next to the bike while my wife runs the remote button.
Plenty of reserve power. The bikes are lighter but the ramps are probably steeper than your application.
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