Mounting Superwinch to Dump Trailer

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I would like to mount referenced winch on a dump trailer. I have a flat mounting plate welded to the tongue of the trailer that I will be mounting the winch to. What mounting plate would best fit my application that I can mount w/roller fairled and alum. hawse.

asked by: Allen A

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For mounting a winch to a trailer like the Superwinch # SW1455201 one solution is to weld a hitch tube to the trailer like with the part # E-9 so that you could use a winch mounting plate like the # BDW20011 and have a way to easily remove and reinstall the winch as needed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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…

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I went out to the warehouse and pulled a CURT Trailer Hitch Electric Winch Mount Plate, #C31010, to measure it. From the back of the mounting plate to the center of the nearest hitch pin hole, it is 4-1/4 inches. -The distance to the center hole is…

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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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Typically, we want a winch that will be used to load a car trailer to have a line pull capacity at least 50% greater than its. gross vehicle weight With that in mind, my recommendation is the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Synthetic Rope - Hawse…

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I have a selection of front mount hitch mounting plates to choose from. I am including a link to a product page that will list the choices of mounting plates. Our most popular mounting plates for front mount hitch is the CURT Trailer Hitch Electric…

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Answer 6

Troubleshooting electric trailer brakes is much easier if you disconnect the trailer plug from the truck and test each side separately. The process is not complicated and you need only a few items. I suggest starting on the trailer. You'll just…

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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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For a shut off switch with the Bulldog Winch part #BDW10030 I'd recommend the switch part #BDW20248 which is rated for 500 amps and is very easy to use. This is a cheap insurance policy for your winch wiring so it would be a really great…

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Answer 9

I do have an option for you but there isn't any receiver mount options for the Superwinch Winch 2 Go Portable part #SW1140232 since it's designed to be portable and it's a little underrated for full-size trucks. Instead, I recommend the…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Superwinch Tiger Shark Series Off-Road Winch #SW1511200 that you referenced will fit the Curt Winch Mount part #C31010 that you also referenced. The winch has more capacity than the mount so you would have to stay under the 9k rating of the…

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Answer 11

We can help you select the right electric winch for your car trailer that will be able to handle the vehicle's 3500-lb weight and the slope of your trailer's loading ramp. For reference I linked an article that has great helpful information…

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Answer 12

I can understand why this might be confusing, when it comes to the different ratings. Rolling capacity is essentially just the capacity of the winch to pull a load that is moving up an incline; technically the capacity that is listed is the maximum…

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