Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch Strap Review Video

The clip that goes around 3 of the leaves of the 5-Leaf Spring part #e34SR that you referenced can go either in front of the axle or behind it. Either way would be perfectly fine. I attached an FAQ on trailer suspension for you to check out as well.

There are a couple of ways you can bleed a trailer brake system. Titan offers the following instructions, which I have also linked for you, on bleeding the brakes: Remove the master cylinder cap and fill the reservoir to three quarters full with…

Yes, you can weld on the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K item #DX56FR you referenced. You will want to make sure you remove the zinc coating and get down to the bare metal. I have…

Finding the right capacity winch for your boat trailer is fairly simple but you have factors that must be taken into consideration. Boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. With good rollers and short winching distances, you could increase…

In general you only need 50 percent of the total boat trailer weight as winch capacity, but if there are longer winch lengths with wooden bunks you'd need to match the capacity of the winch with the boat. So based on that the Dutton Lainson part…

Yes, the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, #DL15440, would be a great winch for a boat trailer, especially a larger boat. The TUFFPLATE Finish makes the winch acceptable for marine use and the two speed gearing will help winch the boat…

The bolt hole spacing as well as the bolt hole pattern is different when you compare the #DL14627 (which is the 1802A) to the #DL15440 (3200A). The overall dimensions differ as well. I am attaching some pictures showing the bolt hole measurements as…

What you are looking for is a reversible ratchet pawl, and they are not uncommon. For your 15 foot Jon Boat, I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive - 3,200 lbs #DL15440. This will give you the…

The Dutton-Lainson DL2500AB Pulling Winch, part #DL14830, has a rated horizontal pulling capacity of 2500 pounds. It is not rated adequately to pull your 3020-lb boat onto its bunked trailer. We offer the 3200-lb-rated Dutton-Lainson model DL3200A,…

We actually had this come up before and a coworker made a picture showing hole spacing and other measurements for the winch. I have added the picture he made to this answer page and also to the product page for you. And I have also linked a video…

When it comes to choosing a winch for a boat trailer, there are a few general rules we can use. The boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. With good rollers and short winching distances, the ration can increase to 3 to 1 and with wooden…

Generally when picking out a winch for a boat trailer the ratio is 2 to 1 meaning you would need a winch with roughly half the capacity as the weight of the boat. With good rollers and a short winching distance the ratio increases to 3 to 1, but with…