I have this winch mounted inside a box on my tandem trailer. I was using it the other day to drag a dead mower on and it acted up. Seems like the brake is not releasing when winching. I can free-spool just fine. But the motor is struggling and the spool is not turning. So, if weather cooperates, I plan to take it off and bring to the shop so I can see what the issue is. I'll take some pics as I get into it. Watched a video of a Warn winch being taken apart, seems rather simple.