Solution for Easily Removable Winch for Car Hauler

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I have a tilt bed car trailer. It works great if the vehicle is running, but as a car collector sometimes they are not. What do you recommend for a winch set up to pull a car up? I would ike something compact or easily removed. Any suggestions? Thank you

asked by: Larry P

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Using a hitch opening like the Bulldog # BDW20154 like you referenced would be a great place to start. You'll mount this in the bed of your car hauler so that you can use a hitch mounted winch carrier like the # BDW20011 which will allow you easily remove the winch when not in use. For a winch a 4,500 lb ATV winch like the # SW1145220 would work great. It's a little smaller but has the needed capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Our video team has included the hole spacing measurements at the end of the video I have linked for you. The holes on the short side are spaced 4 inches apart on center and on the long side they are spaced 6-1/4 inches apart on center. The holes are…

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Answer 2

I have a recommendation for you as the Bulldog Winch Hitch Mount Storage Bracket #BDW20154 is only designed to hold a winch when not in use. It does not have the structure required to operate a winch. For a 12,000LB Winch #BDW10040 you will need a…

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Answer 3

A standard lead acid battery would be sufficient for your winch. I couldn't find the owner's manual online for the Stegodon 13,000lb winch but most winches of that size, such as the Bulldog Winch 12,000lb #BDW10040, require a battery with…

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Answer 4

I attached a picture of how the Draw Tite front hitch part #65063 installs and it uses the tow hooks to bolt through the mounting plate of the hitch to the truck frame. Since you have the area available where the tow hooks install I'd recommend…

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Answer 5

The air bags that come in the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers #AL88204 has a 5" - 7" standard operating distance and the difference is just dependent on how much room you have available. So…

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Answer 6

The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers #AL88204 will fit with your lifted 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 but you might need to add a spacer kit if you had to lift the back of your truck. Since you didn't have…

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Answer 7

I recommend using a Winch #SW39GR with the Hitch Mount #BDW20011. This way you only need a 2" receiver which is typically already on the rear of most trucks and are available for the front. For your tilt trailer you can weld on a Receiver…

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Answer 8

For your enclosed trailer the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch part #BDW15020 would be a great option for pulling in your drag truck as it has a 4,400 lb capacity and was designed for this type of application. Or if you wanted something that would work a…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

Yes, the Warn M8000 Winch uses a 10" x 4-1/2" mounting pattern which the Curt Trailer Hitch Electric Winch Mount Plate part #C31010 will accept so they can be used together just fine. The 10" x 4-1/2" mounting pattern is an…

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Answer 11

Since you are pulling your trailer up at a 35 degree incline and there will be multiple layers wrapped around the winch (as that makes a difference) the Bulldog Winch Off-Road Winch #BDW10042 rated at 9,500 lbs is exactly what you need. Installing it…

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