A device having a winch spool, a torque sensor that measures torque of the winch spool, a first angle sensor that detects a first angle of a winch line relative to a central axis of the winch spool, and a second angle sensor that detects a second angle of the winch line coming from a coil of line on the spool relative to a surface of the coil of line is disclosed. The traverse rod assembly includes a decorative arcuate member defining a channel at one end. The assembly further includes a second tube disposed generally concentrically about the first tube wherein an inner space is defined between the first and second tubes. The chip is arranged on the substrate.