I have used the cheap Harbor Freight 2,000 lb boat wench (I think it was $35 on sale.) It worked, but I would not recommend it. The 30'cable and slow speed and not much power (used on a lower dove trailer, so mostly just rolling) are big draw backs. I would want something with at least 50' cable. A wireless remote would be nice, but you can add a wireless remote to most winches with an aftermarket kit, around $15 on Amazon.