Bulldog Winch Recommendation for Car Hauler Trailer to Pull a 3k Vehicle onto a Trailer

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Hi I have an enclosed trailer that has a Superwinch 4500 that I need to replace. I see a lot of winches n your site but they all seem geared towards truck mounting. What do you suggest I replace my current winch with? It will be bolted to the floor or the trailer and used to drag. 3,000 pound vehicle up the ramp and into the trailer.

asked by: Kurt R

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We have the Bulldog Winch part # BDW15020 that was designed for mounting to a trailer like you have and would be a great option for pulling a vehicle up onto a trailer. It has a 4,400 lb capacity which would be more than enough for a 3,000 lb car.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I would be happy to recommend a winch for your enclosed car trailer. I recommend the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 4,400 lbs #BDW15020 which will be plenty strong to roll your 2700lb car into the trailer as it has a…

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The Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 4,400 lbs #BDW15020 you were looking at is a fantastic choice for your enclosed car trailer and will pull your 3000lb race car very easily as it has a rolling capacity of 44000lbs on…

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In order to power the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch part #BDW15020 from the vehicle's battery I recommend using the Bulldog Winch Rear Wiring Kit part #BDW20206 which contains 20' of 2 AWG power and ground wire in addition to quick disconnects…

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You would want to go with a deep cell battery. Having a battery larger than you would need would be the way to go as having a battery that is similarly rated as the draw of the winch will drain it quickly. We don't carry any deep cell batteries…

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In regards to choosing an electric winch, there are several factors that go into choosing the correct option. I have attached a help article which goes into more detail about each of these. The ComeUp UW-5000si Trailer Winch part #CU645010 would…

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Answer 6

Unfortunately the ~16 gauge wires used on a 4-pole trailer connector would deliver only a fraction of the power required to run a winch. There are two basic alternatives, as you stated. You could run a cable from the battery back to the truck,…

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For your enclosed trailer the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch part #BDW15020 would be a great option for pulling in your drag truck as it has a 4,400 lb capacity and was designed for this type of application. Or if you wanted something that would work a…

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You can put a battery inside the trailer but you would want to place it in a box of some kind since batteries have gases and chemicals in them. We have different battery boxes depending on the size you will need. I have included a link to them for…

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Answer 9

The Bulldog Winch part #BDW15020 would be a great option for your setup. This is a 4,400 lb 12 volt winch which uses a synthetic rope instead of a steel cable. It powers in and out and has a built in brake as well. The winch also moves at 19 feet per…

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Answer 10

A diode like the part #RM-690 is a great idea but the only issue is that is has a max load of 85 amps. A standard 5,000 lb winch, like the ComeUp DV-5000si #CU645010, will greatly exceed the 85 amp rating of the diode so it would be useless. What you…

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Answer 11

It is plastic. The ComeUp UW-5000si Trailer Winch item #CU645010 is a light duty winch so it's housing and base are made of plastic. I attached a picture below that will show you the base. I've also linked an installation video that will go…

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