Recommended Mounting Plate for a Vehicle Winch on 2016 ATC Open Trailer

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Need expertise on the best type of mount for a heavy duty car/truck winch on a 2016 ATC Open Trailer 20 footer . The preferred method would be to mount it onto the V behind the hitch ... or what would be the best aftermarket solution here? Thanks,

asked by: Jeffrey S

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Easiest way will be to use the winch plate mount part # BDW20291 that you mentioned but attach it to the floor of the trailer at the very front to a crossmember of the frame.

To mount in the V area of the A-frame is possible but it would require quite a bit of modification ot the trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Bulldog Winch and he informed me that the overall length of the #BDW20234 measures 8-1/2 inches. I attached a picture that shows all of the other dimensions of it in millimeters for you to check out as well.

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Answer 2

The Bulldog Universal mounting plate #BDW20291 has overall dimensions of 7-3/8 by 20 inches. The plate is 1/4 inch thick and the fairlead portion sits up about 4-1/2 inches according to my contact at Bulldog. The holes for the fairlead are 10…

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Answer 3

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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Answer 12

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