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Just in case someone is interested....

I put the T on the trailer last weekend and was very uncomfortable with driving it on and off.
It took me a couple tries to get it on and I was concerned about stopping it before encountering the Jelf bar.
Backing it off was easier but still not comfortable.

This weekend I made ramp extenders so the loading angle was less and added a 5,000 pound electric winch.

We’ll see if this works better.

I bought a 5K winch for my trailer as well, however I haven't even installed it. With the Ruckstell in low and the trans in Ford low, the car barely creeps up the ramp. Same with backing it out. I suspect a Warford would give you the same results. I can see how it could get a little scary without either of those items. You might want to invest in a wireless remote control so you can stay behind the wheel going in and out of the trailer.

The ramps in place.
The angle matches the dovetail and they lock in place so there is no chance that they will move.
The winch came with two wireless remotes and two controls with extension cables.
After mounting a battery box and getting a new battery I remembered that there is a power lead in the wiring harness to the truck.

I had time to finish the trailer

Details of the additional ramps — now painted
The hardwood board locks into the trailer ramp keeping things together

All dressed up and ready to go.
Walmart has gallon of Glidden redwood stain for less than $10.
I couldn’t pass that up!

Winch and battery. The winch mounting bolts go thru a trailer crossmember.

Lots of space on that trailer. I'm working on one for the speedster I'm building now. I found a heavy duty homemade enclosed trailer (covered with 3/4 ply) and it fits the car like a glove. I will have to winch it in and it needs to go backward now due to axle placement for weight distribution. The rails are the remains of a cutup aluminum boat trailer. Currently I am reskinning it and attacking rust.