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I want drag tree logs up a 10 ramp into my minivan, release and repeat. †he logs are on the ground and I will get then onto a dolly, I want the winch to roll it to the car then up a 10 ramp. Can I install the winch in the rear passenger compartment of the 2007 honda odyssey, by bolting it directly on the carpet to the floor and the wiring it into the car battery My plan would be, when driving around and I see logs by the roadside, to stop, assess, contact homeowner, set out ramps, plug a chain around a log and let the winch pull it along the ground and up the ramp.

asked by: Barry D

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In your scenario, we will want to look at a utility which. This will allow you to have a winch that has a free-spool option that lets you pull rope out fast.

The Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch # BDW15020 will enable you to efficiently drag the tree logs from the ground, up on dolly, to your van, and then up a 10 ramp. Because we don't know how heavy the logs are going to be, and we are not sure how much your vehicle's floor can handle use your best judgment when attempting to drill holes in your floor boards when installing the # BDW15020. yes the wiring can be connected to the van's battery.

expert reply by: Timothy G

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Answer 1

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 the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch part #BDW15020, the remote hooks up to the junction box which has power leads that run to the battery. The junction box houses a circuit breaker so there is no in-line fuse needed, simply hook the power…

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Answer 4

Yes, if you added a 4-way to the 7-way trailer wiring of your tow vehicle you could use the Hopkins magnetic tow lights part #C6304 that you referenced and the tow dolly taillights will still function as well. To easily add a 4-way you could use the…

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Answer 5

The Superwinch S7500 Trailer Winch #SW1475201 is designed to have more of a "universal" style for mounting and may require some adaption for installation because it does not have a typical mounting pattern. The Superwinch S7500 Trailer…

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Answer 6

The picture for determining bolt pattern is actually a little easier than maybe it seems. You just need to measure across the wheel like it shows and then count the amount of lug holes and that's all you need. So if it's 5 inches and its a 5…

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Answer 7

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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