How Does a Winch in a Utility Trailer Normally Get Powered
Question:
I want to use the winch on a utility trailer. Can you power the electric winch from the 7 pin outlet on a Chevy Silverado pick up truck? Is there a simple adapter to do this?
asked by: Ed
Expert Reply:
The Bulldog winch part # BDW15008 can be used in your utility trailer but it would draw more amperage than what your 7-way power circuit is rated for. Most likely your truck has a 40 amp fuse protecting it's 12 volt circuit and this winch draws up to 120 amps at capacity.
So the solution is a wiring kit that can carry the higher amperage needed like with the part # BDW20207 which is a 24 foot long 2 gauge wiring kit that runs to the vehicle battery. This allows the winch to draw power directly from the battery and will provide the amount of power needed. I attached an install video for more info on this as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Bulldog Winch Rear Wiring Kit - Quick Connect to Terminal End - 2 Gauge - 24' Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Electric Winch
- Wiring
- Quick Connects
- Wiring Kits
- 24 Feet Long
- 2 Gauge Wire
- Bulldog Winch
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Bulldog Winch Utility Winch - Wire Rope - 2,000 lbs
- Electric Winch
- Trailer Winch
- 1-Stage Planetary Gear
- 1.0 HP
- 1001 - 2000 lbs
- 21 - 30 lbs
- Slow - 0 to 4 fpm
- Plug-In Remote
- Wire Rope
- Bulldog Winch
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