Using a 7-blade RV Connection To Power a Trailer Mounted Winch
Question:
I have a car trailer that im going to rewire. Would the auxilary 12 v. lead connection be of sufficient capacity to power a car winch, assuming appropriate size wiring?
asked by: Michael L
Expert Reply:
I would not try wiring a winch through a standard 7-way connector. Winches draw much more amperage than the wiring that can be installed in a 7-way trailer connector can handle. The best solution would be to use a winch wiring kit like the Winch Trailer Wiring Kit, item # BDW20043. This kit includes everything needed to install a connector at the rear of the vehicle and at the front of the trailer, for powering a winch. If you already have heavy enough gauge wire you can order the Electrical Quick Connectors, item # DL24086.
There is another option that would be a cleaner look but would a bit harder to connect the wiring to, because soldering is required. The Pollak Single-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket, item # PK11851, item # PK11852, and # PK11771 would work with a trailer mounted winch. This connection would be in addition to the 7-Way trailer connector for trailer lighting.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dutton-Lainson Electrical Quick Connect for TW4000 Electric Winches
- Accessories and Parts
- Electric Winch
- Trailer Winch
- Wiring
- Quick Connects
- Dutton-Lainson
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Pollak Bracket for Single-Pole Trailer Wiring Socket
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 1 Round
- Pollak
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Pollak Single-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- Plug Only
- 1 Round
- Pollak
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Pollak Single-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Connector - Trailer End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- Plug Only
- 1 Round
- Pollak
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Bulldog Winch Rear Wiring Kit - Quick Connect to Terminal End - 3 Gauge - 16' Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Electric Winch
- Wiring
- Wiring Kits
- 16 Feet Long
- 3 Gauge Wire
- Bulldog Winch
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