Can a Winch Be Powered From a Truck Battery Using Battery Cables

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Im going to add a trailer winch that Ill only use a few times a year. Can I wire it for power with a 15-20 lead with clamps to the truck battery? This would run outside the truck only when using the winch. I do not want to wire to the truck or add a battery to the trailer. What gauge wire for a 5000lb winch? Thanks.

asked by: Tom

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Yes, you can wire your winch with clamps to the truck battery. 2 gauge wire should be sufficient for a 5,000 lb. winch. If you wanted to be sure, you can look in the owners manual to verify the wire gauge needed for your particular winch.

You can use something like the Bulldog Winch Booster Cable Set # BDW20233. You would just likely need to cut off one end and wire it to your winch.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

We do have a number of options for heavy-duty booster cables, and you can make the choice about what you need based on the length you need, as well as if you want the 1-gauge wire or 2-gauge wire. Your options are: - 1-Gauge Wire, 30 Feet Long:…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my contact at Bull Dog Winch and he informed me that the #BDW20233 uses copper clad aluminum wiring and cast brass clamps.

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Answer 3

The Trailer Valet JXS Trailer Jack #TV64FR is going to be the closest option we have to what you are wanting. This jack does have a pipe type mount but you must use the included mounting bracket pipe mount since the pipe is different from a…

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The Superwinch vehicle wiring kit you would need is going to depend on the rating of the winch you have. If it is up to a 4k winch you would want the part #BDW20043. If it was up to a 16.5k winch you instead would want the part #BDW20207.

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Answer 5

There are a few things you will need to consider when determining which kit to purchase. The size of the winch and the length of cable you will need are two factors that you will need to now before purchasing. We carry both Bulldog and Superwinch…

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Answer 6

The Power Inverter 1000 Watts with Three AC Receptacles part #WC3720 comes with 6 gauge wire leads which are designed to be attached directly to a battery. If you wish to extend these leads you can do so but you'd need to use a larger gauge, the…

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Answer 7

2 gauge wire can carry quite a bit of amperage but it depends on length. At around 20 feet it can handle 105-125 amps and then at less than 7 feet 250-300 amps. The part #BDW20219 is 15 feet long so it would be rated at around 125-200. You'd have…

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Answer 8

I attached a help article that details exactly what is required for wiring up a winch, but for your setup you would want to go with a wiring kit like part #BDW20043. This will run wires up directly to the battery. LED lights draw a very small amount,…

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Answer 9

For your application a winch mount like the Bulldog part #BDW20011 would be what I would recommend. This is compatible with the Terra 45 winch and since it has large handles on either side will make for an easier to installing and removing from your…

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Answer 10

If you are wanting to put a larger deep cell battery in your trailer to power your winch and recharge it from the battery on the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 you will need to wire it directly with the Wiring Kit, #BDW20043, depending on what size winch you…

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Answer 11

Quick connectors like the #BDW20348 do come in different sizes depending on the gauge of wiring required for the application. There are a couple of different options for 2-4 gauge wiring that you can use that I've listed below for you to check…

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Answer 12

If you are a frequent user of a medium to heavy duty winch then yes it is a good idea to carry a separate battery with you. Many times we see the auxiliary battery mounted within the engine compartment if there is space available when you have the…

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