Wiring to Use an Electric Winch at the Front and Back of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

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I already have the draw-tite front hitch on my 2019 Silverado 3500 and I plan on purchasing the tiger shark SW1595200 but I dont know what wiring to use. I want to be able to use the winch with the front hitch but also be able to use it at the back of my truck too. What do I need to do this?

asked by: Ron G

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Expert Reply:

Glad to hear that you will be using the Draw-Tite # 65078 to mount the (discontinued) Superwinch Tiger Shark Off-Road Winch SW1595200 to the front of your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.

To easily swap the Tiger Shark winch from the front of your Silverado to the back I recommend using the Bulldog Winch Front Wiring Kit # BDW20025 and the Bulldog Winch Rear Wiring Kit # BDW20207. The front kit has 8' of wire while the rear kit has 24' of wire which should be more than enough for your application. This also ensures that you have the same quick connections. You can use the No-Drill Mount Bracket # 18136 to mount the rear connector without drilling into anything on your pickup.

If you don't already have a mount plate for the Tiger Shark then I recommend the Curt # C31010 and then adding the Handles # C31005 so that you can lift the mount plate and the winch at the same time when you need to move it.

Attached are some sample installation videos that you can reference for the installation.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

You would not be able to charge your battery through the wiring on your 4-way trailer connector. Since your truck has a 7-way connector, you could maintain the power to the battery but not charge it. To begin, you would need to cut off your 4-way…

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Answer 2

You can put a maintenance charge on your trailer battery with the 12 volt accessory circuit of the 7-way. The 1:00 position of your 7-way carries this circuit. You would just need to run a length of 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1 (sold by the foot),…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Draw Tite hitch part #65078 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500 so I would recommend it for you.

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Answer 4

The front ends of the Silverados and Sierras like your 2018 GMC 2500 are a bit different but the fascia trimming required is the same as you can see in the two attached pictures when installing front hitch #65078. Basically a hole gets cut through…

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Answer 5

The tow hooks on your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 do not need to be removed to install the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65078. The bolts that hold the tow hooks do get removed but only to set the trailer hitch in place as they…

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Answer 6

If you were to use a 14" hitch extender like theCurt Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 14" Long #C45795 with a front mount trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65078 then your new vertical…

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Answer 7

For a similar front hitch that I can show you how far it will stick out in font of your bumper, which will let you see how easily it would be to pin, check out the Curt Front Hitch part #C31023. I attached a couple pics as well to show you what it…

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Answer 8

In regards to the Bulldog Winch Rear Wiring Kit part #BDW20207, the length of ground wire is included to ensure a good ground on every application. The kits are not tailor made to any one particular application and not all customers will have a good…

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Answer 9

Winches draw quite a bit of amperage so for a kit that will be rated for that type of amerage draw we have the heavy gauge kit part #BDW20043 for up to a 4k winch, or if you have a higher rated winch we have the #BDW20207 for up to 16.5k. These kits…

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Answer 10

The wiring that feeds the 12-volt accessory circuit on the 7-way trailer connector is of insufficient gauge to allow enough power to pass through to run a trailer mounted winch. The main function of that circuit would be for lighter-duty…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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