Because of automatics, a large percentage of the population has incorrectly learned to rely only on the parking pawl to keep the vehicle from rolling. This is a lot to ask of a small metal hook, especially when used across the expected lifespan of the vehicle. Best technique is to stop, put it in neutral, apply the parking brake, come off the foot brake to let the bound up suspension relax, and then shift to park. That way the parking brake is takes the primary load and the pawl is a backup. The brakes are a wear part, easily serviced, and as such should be the primary device.
The step of putting it into neutral is a PITA with the shift dial, much easier with a console shifter. But at least get the parking brake set before releasing the foot brake and shifting into park. This little guy will thank you.
Also to note: NEVER winch without using the foot brake to hold the vehicle. 12,000 lbs of force is too much for either the single-axle parking brake or the parking pawl.
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