Background info- my wife has had 4 reconstruction surgeries on left ankle. Ankle still gives out her at any time. July 4th she stepped in a small hole and shattered her right ankle-the good ankle. We have done the reconstruction surgery and all that. Brings me to the fact that I want to get an electric wheel chair for her, so far insurance will not cover it. Blah, blah ....to the point, I need to build a way to haul the chair once I buy one. K. google wheel chair lift...chit is expensive! I can build using an electric trailer jack, but thinking I would rather use an electric winch. The E-winch would be the only part to replace on failure. Now to my question....who makes a good small 12V power in/power out winch? Are the E-winchs for boat trailers -power in /power out?
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What are you hauling it with? Is a wheelchair or scooter?Originally posted by brushtrooper View Post -
electric wheelchair, not the scooter typeComment
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This type of chair. I have the design, but need help on the winch.Attached FilesComment
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The lift will fit into a 2" receiver, basically on any vehicle.Comment
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Have you looked into the platform that mounts into your receiver. It has a fold down ramp and you just drive it on and strap it downComment
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Yes Sir and I looked at the price, I can build for a fraction of the cost. My insurance will not cover it. I refuse to drop the coin required, when I can build it. Hence my question about the winch.Originally posted by BULL21 View PostComment
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I am going to come across very short and **** I guess guys. I just want to know what small 12v winch is power in/power out....thats it. Please help with advice if you can...... I can cover the rest of the build on this.
I dont know, thats why I am asking here.
Thank youComment
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wish i could help. id like to make one for my daughters chairComment
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Once I get it figured out and it works, if you like , just material cost. typically just as easy to build 2 as it is 1Originally posted by nimrod View PostComment
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Don't know about the winch, but you could put a boat roller on the side that the chair loads up on so the winch cable has something to sit on if the chair isn't tall enoughComment
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I may not answer what you mean but could you splice a 12v winch and plug into your trailer light outlet.Originally posted by brushtrooper View Post
Something like that?Comment
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Check this out.
Also, Northern tool has a good selection on line.
Post up some pick when done, prayers up for Mrs. Brushtrooper!Comment
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Tractor supply has good selection on utility winches. I have a 1700# warn utility winch I have had on my ATV for 8 years no problems. My dad has had one of their champion brand for 5 years no problems.Comment
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Harbor freight has some...Bad Lands winches...I have a 3500 and it works great!...Comment
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