Wiring Kit for Powering Winch at Rear of Vehicle with 2 Gauge Wire

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I have a 12k winch Im using to pull logs up on a trailer. I bought some #2 gauge welding cable with some quick connects on one end, cable clamps on the other end to power my winch. Running direct to the trucks battery. Wondered if this was a good idea or should I go about it differently?

asked by: Derik

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You basically just created a winch wiring kit like the # BDW20207 which is 24 feet of 2 gauge wire just like what you have so what you did was a great route to go. Some might run it to the output pin of the alternator but it's basically all the same.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, I can guide you through the correct way to power your Warn 4000 lb winch by your vehicles battery. You will need to use the item you selected, Trailer and Vehicle Electric Winch Wiring Kit, part #BDW20207, which uses quick disconnects. You can…

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Answer 2

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 3

The Curt Solid Steel 2 Inch Hitch Bar, #D30, measures 12 inches long and 2 x 2 inches square. From the center of the 5/8 inch hole to the shorter end measures 2-1/2 inches. The distance the other way measures 9-1/2 inches.

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Answer 4

While it most likely would work, the Trailer and Vehicle Electric Winch Wiring Kit #BDW20207 has never been tested on your Badlands 12,000 winch so I could not say with 100 percent certainty if it would work for you. If your winch can be powered with…

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Answer 5

My contact at Curt Manufacturing confirmed that the 24-inch specified length of their hot-rolled Solid Steel 2-Inch Hitch Bar with Raw Finish is measured from tip to tip. The center of the 5/8-inch hitch pin hole is 2-1/2 inches from the end.

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Answer 6

The wiring kit #BDW20207 that you have referenced would actually work well for you. It is designed for winches ranging in capacity from 5,000 up to 16,500 pounds. There are several ways you can wire up a winch depending on where you are putting it. I…

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Answer 7

The Bulldog Winch Rear Wiring Kit part #BDW20207 is exactly what you are going to need to power even the most heavy duty of winches whether that be on the back of your truck or tongue of your trailer. The set of cables are going to run from either…

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Answer 8

I spoke to someone at Bulldog Winch and they said the reason the Anderson 175 amp disconnects can work in the Bulldog Winch Rear Wiring Kit, part #BDW20207, is because a winch is used intermittently. He said while the winch can draw up to 400 amps,…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

This is a really great question that we debated here not that long ago actually. A lot of people have done it both ways and it seems to be fine for most people to ground through the frame. But on higher drawing winches like what you have it's…

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Answer 11

The Tekonsha Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit #50-85-313 that you referenced includes the small 12V rechargeable battery and charge wires that will be connected to the 12V circuit on the trailer's 7-Way. You could physically use the system with…

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Answer 12

The Curt Solid Steel 2" Hitch Bar #D36 that you referenced has only one hitch pin hole drilled in it like what you see in the attached picture. It's a solid shank as well.

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