Wiring Quick Disconnect Kit for an 8,500 Pound Capacity Electric Winch

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in buying a quick disconnect kit what is the proper gauge to be used to operate a winch with 8500lb pull capacity

asked by: Lee

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Expert Reply:

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 have included a link to an article that covers the most common methods.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

For a winch like the Superwinch S6000 Winch #CU854754 you will simply want to use the Trailer and Vehicle Electric Winch Wiring Kit #BDW20207. Since winches can vary on how much they can pull this also affects how much power they need. For a winch…

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Answer 2

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 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

You may not even need load resistors to switch to LED lights. The best thing to do is to try the lights without load resistors first. No need to purchase something you may not need until you know need it. Load resistors such as #DI34ZR dissipate heat…

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Answer 5

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 6

When it comes to the proper placement of shocks like the Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Mount Kit w/Heavy Duty Gas Shocks, #LC281255, you will want the top of the shock to point away from the center equalizer which would look more like this, \…

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Answer 7

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 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 dimensions on the Pollak 7-Circuit-Breaker Junction Box, part #PK52249, are as follows, With the mounting holes on the left and the right the length (right to left) from one edge of the mounting hole tab to edge of the other mounting hole tab is…

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Answer 10

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 11

This sounds like a power draw issue. The 12 volt circuit on your 7-way is only designed to provide a certain amount of amps which will vary depending on the vehicle but it is usually around 20-40. If the power draw of your off road lights exceeds…

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Answer 12

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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