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  • LT2000 Superwinch Custom Mount on a 2005 Kawasaki KVF 360 Prairie
  • We do not have a photo of the Superwinch LT2000 mounted on an ATV but I can confirm the Bulldog Winch Custom-Fit Steel ATV Winch Mount # BDW15120 is the correct fit for your vehicle. If this is the plate you have, then the Roller Fairlead # BDW20055 or the Hawse Fairlead # BDW20224 would be a great addition that will change the appearance as well as the function of your Superwinch LT2000.
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  • Motor Stalls on Polaris 570 ATV when Using Superwinch LT3000ATV Winch
  • It sounds like the load on the winch you have on your Polaris ATV is creating too much power draw for the electrical system to handle causing the engine to die. It might not die if you keep the RPMs up enough to handle the increased load. You may also need to look into a higher capacity battery and/or generator/alternator to handle the higher load. The Superwinch LT3000ATV winch # SW1130220 can draw up to 180 amps at full load. If the electrical system cannot handle that load or the battery...
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  • Troubleshooting Winch that Suddenly Isnt Operating With Switches
  • The Superwinch LT2000 ATV Winch is a nice winch, and it sounds like you have had good experiences thus far. With the snow plow, the winch should work fine as long as the winch itself is operational. I recommend using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to check your connections. First check the power between your battery positive terminal and the circuit breaker. Then check power between the circuit breaker and the solenoid. Then check the power between the solenoid and the switch when...
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  • Superwinch LT2000 ATV Winch 1120210 Wont Retract
  • I spoke to my contact at Superwinch about your Superwinch LT2000 ATV Winch part # 1120210. They informed me that it sounds like the control box is faulty and will need to be replaced with part # SW2320200. The new control box will fix the winch and allow it to both extend and retract. With that being said, if you are using this winch on a snowplow in which it is frequently extended and retracted you will want to upgrade the relay with part # SW87-42608 as the factory relay will have a...
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  • Troubleshooting Super Winch LT2000 With Motor Only Powering One Way Without Direct Power to Motor
  • The Superwinch LT2000 ATV Winch you have is needing a relay according to my tech contact at Superwinch. He said you will want the Bulldog Winch Replacement Relay - 60/80A - 14V DC, 5-prong plug - 2K/3K Powersports Winches # BDW20101 for your LT2000 and then it should work properly again.
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  • Wire Rope on Superwinch ATV Winch Spools Loose
  • It sounds like you need a roller fairlead and that might help with the spooling issues you are having. For winch # 1120210 use fairlead # BDW20055. Adding a little bit of a load while you are spooling the wire rope in will also be helpful to keep it taught so the rope can spool correctly.
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  • Troubleshooting Superwinch LT2000 that Only Works in One Direction
  • The Superwinch LT2000 ATV Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 2,000 lbs # 1120210 you have is needing a relay according to my tech contact at Superwinch. He said you will want the Bulldog Winch Replacement Relay - 60/80A - 14V DC, 5-prong plug - 2K/3K Powersports Winches # BDW20101 for your LT2000 and then it should work properly again.
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  • Winch Wiring Kit for Polaris Sportsman 800
  • You might want to check your specific winch to confirm that it is not trying to draw more power than what is available from the Polaris. Winches need heavy-gauge wiring such as kit # BDW20205 from Bulldog, which includes 2-gauge power cables. Your wiring may simply not be able to deliver the required current for your specific winch.
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  • Electric Winch Not Working When Connected Directly to a Battery
  • No, you should not have to have the trailer plugged into the 7-Way connector on your truck for the winch to work. Assuming the battery is adequately sized for the power draw of the winch then the winch would only need to be connected to that battery to function. It could be that something was miswired or there is a problem with the remote or the receptacle where it plugs in on the winch. There are numerous ways you can power a winch mounted on a trailer. I have included a link to our help...
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  • Bulldog 4 Pin Rocker Switch Not Powering Badlands Winch
  • The In/Out LED Rocker Switch For Bulldog Winch - 4 Pin # BDW20261 should work just fine for your Bandlands Winch Model 68146. You will also want to double check that you have the wires going to your switch as follows: Terminal 1: Is power out from your winch Terminal 2: Is your 12v power Terminal 3: is your winch power in Terminal 4: Is your ground Ensure your ground connection is clean and not obstructed by debris or rust. I did contact Bulldog, and they explained that if you're running...
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  • Dutton-Lainson TW4000 StrongArm Electric Winch # DL25200 Shuts Down When Under Load
  • The Dutton-Lainson TW400 StrongArm Electric Winch # DL25200 is rated for use with boats up to 4000-lbs total weight. Having roller bunks provides a definite advantage over standard carpeted bunks since this trailer feature reduces friction. However, if the winch is asked to work beyond its capacity, or if operated for longer than 3 minutes between cool-down breaks, you can certainly run into issues. A winch's pulling capacity is affected by several factors in addition to the weight of...
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  • Trailer Jack Will Not Run After Installation
  • You have the right idea with the ground problem. The Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack # JET-5000 does ground through its mounted location. If it is not attached to bare metal or if the metal is aluminum and not steel then that could interrupt the ground connection. You can try running a jumper wire from a mounting stud to the negative battery terminal and see if it runs. Make sure also that you are using the inline circuit breaker. it is a manual reset circuit breaker so if it...
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  • Troubleshooting a Bouncing Boat Trailer, Possible Causes and Solutions
  • It sounds like a problem with tongue weight. In this case, the tongue weight may be too high meaning too much weight is forward of the trailer axle, pushing down on the hitch, or too low. If at all possible, try moving some weight further back or forward. If you have a large motor on the back, it could be making the tongue weight too low, while gear at the front or items mounted to the trailer tongue area can make it too high. Also, most trailer tires are rated for a maximum speed of 65...
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  • Will Bias Ply Trailer Tire Sidewalls Flex Less than Radial and Help With Snowmobile Trailer Sway
  • Snowmobile trailers are notorious for having sway problems due to their short lengths and wide construction. this makes it hard to load the trailer with enough tongue weight to eliminate trailer sway, especially at higher speeds. The best prevention against trailer sway is proper trailer loading. Going with a bias ply ST rated trailer tire may help a bit because the tire construction is inline with the tires direction of travel and the radial tires construction is across the direction...
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