If your 2500lb honda breaks at the track, how many guys does it take to push it onto the trailer? I just bought a truck and trailer so I'm new to towing, seems like I might want to get a winch just incase. What are your experiences with this issue? Trailer is quite low btw.

 

I've done it by myself with a good run.. 2 guys max if the trailer is low.

 

Happened to us last year, we managed to get the car on the trailer with one guy pushing and getting a run and me driving it up and on to the trailer.

 

Step1: Break car.
Step2: Park truck&trailer @ bottom of hill (not just trailer unless well blocked)
Step3: Push broken racekah onto trailer
Step4: Beers. (repeat Step4 until you have forgotten about Step1)

 

If you have friends or other drivers out there you are good to go.
I have never tried it before by myself, my trailer is a little too high.

Make sure you invest in some good DOT tie downs.
Have fun learning how to back it up the first few times is an adventure

 

there is always someone around to help with a busted car. not a problem... you might have too much help lol

 

FTFY.

 

Agreed with everyone. Or if you get to come in on the flat bed truck if you ask nicely they will roll the car off the truck right on to the trailer.

 

very technical question, all you need to do is ask a couple of guys.

 

Even if you buy a winch you should think about buying a "Come Along" they are only $30.

 

yup, 2 guys is enough...it was for me this past race weekend.

 

Only in America is a 4000lb rated come-along $30. We pay 300% ******* tax on everything up in Canada. Can a get a nice JET for $120 still not bad.

I bought 4 12,500lb ratchet straps with hooks so tying down the car is not an issue. Did my first tow 400km round trip and not one strap moved a single mm.

Thanks guys I was thinking about 3 guys total one in the car.

 

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/prod...ng-Cable-Hoist I think this is the same design as Canadian Tire Model http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...=en#product_aa but it uses a ****** block to double its capacity. How to use a ****** block video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj6N7bgHxJ4

 

Unfortunaley I have had my fair share of pushing my junk up on the trailer. The car is 1958. With a bit of a run I can push it up myself. There is always someone around willing to lend a hand.


That said, I have a 5000# Superwinch sitting in my garage now for about 4 years waiting to be mounted to the trailer..........