Re: [Chrysler300] Trailers and Winches

["Jim Maiani" <jmaiani@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark  A couple thoughts from my experience.  I have a 24' enclosed Haulmark which I had a winch installed.  I went with an Ramsey REP 8.5e winch, (8500lb) probably more than I needed, but I know it will pull into that trailer any it can carry.  I believe it cost less than $400.  I had a local guy install it directly to the frame of the trailer, so no chance of pulling out.  It works well.  I tie down the car with 4 straps, 2 in back around the rear axle, and 2 in the front around the K member.  
As far as the parking brake, I drive my cars in (I know it's a tight fit getting out).  I put it on, but I don't think it's needed (with the 4 straps installed correctly, that car isn't going anywhere).  MY $.02 worth.

Jim Maiani
Houghton Lake, MI
62 H



From: Knutsen, Mark C 
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 10:31 AM
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Subject: [Chrysler300] Trailers and Winches


  
I want to thank everyone who responded to my trailer e-mail last week.
The trailer, although a little tight, should work out fine.

I want to set up a winch system at the front of the trailer (to avoid
the gymnastic act of getting out of my car.) I started to do the
research into proper winch sizes, mounting, etc and realized I'm most
likely reinventing the wheel here. If someone has a setup they are happy
with and could forward information it would be very much appreciated.

A general tow question. When you transport your car in the trailer, do
most people tie down from the rear axle and front sub-frame? 

Also, do you engage the parking brake? Thinking about winching the car
into the trailer I'm wondering about how to accomplish this without a
squeeze along side of the car and a cane to push the pedal.

Thanks in advance. Hope to show off the completed G and trailer in St.
Charles!

Mark Knutsen

300 G

mark.knutsen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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