Can 12 Volt DC Trailer Hitch Wiring From a 7-Way RV Connector be Used to Power a Winch

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can you get d.c. power from hitch wiring to run the winch?

asked by: harry

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Expert Reply:

The wiring in your hitch is not rated for use with the Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch # 2953AT. The wiring could overheat and cause damage to the hitch wiring, the winch, or even your vehicle.

You will need to wire the winch separately. I recommend the Winch Trailer Wiring Kit # BDW20307. The kit contains properly sized wiring and connectors to make use of the winch easy and removable.

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 Badland winch 9k has a power draw of 300 amps at full load. You need a deep cycle 12V AGM battery that can handle that amperage. I recommend a battery with 650 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA). Badland Winches are an introductory winch with a not so…

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Answer 3

The auxiliary 12-volt wire that runs from the 7-way connection to 7-way trailer plug will supply 12-volt power from the vehicle to the trailer. The 12 -volt power will allow interior or exterior lights to run that are not wired in to the…

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Answer 4

Based on the colors of the wires that are on the lights you bought for your trailer is sounds like the assemblies ground through the mounting hardware, the brown wire is the running light circuit, and the red wire is the stop turn circuit. A…

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Answer 5

You may have a short to the blue brake controller wire or pin on the 7-Way. This can occur from several sources. To check the brake controller, cut the blue wire several inches away from the controller. Use a circuit tester like #PTW2993 if needed to…

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Answer 6

The red wire is the turn signal wire and will be run to the green wire of your harness if its the right turn signal side, and the black wire will run to the brown wire of your harness. The yellow wire from your harness will run to the left turn…

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Answer 7

In order to use the #e98989 ATV winch in the 2 inch receiver on the front of your EZ Go golf cart, you'd want to use a Trailer Hitch Receiver Winch Mounting Plate like part #BDW20061R2. Keep in mind, the winch might have a 5K capacity, but…

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Answer 8

You will not want to use 14/2 wire to supply power to your winch as that is 14 gauge wire which isn't thick enough. Instead you will want to use a kit like part #BDW20205 or #BDW20207 which uses 2 gauge wire. Winches can pull upwards of 350 amps…

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Answer 9

Using the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount #D210 to tow a motorcycle trailer and the Winch Mount Plate #C31010 to pull the motorcycle onto the trailer is a great idea! The multipurpose ball mount has a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) rating of 7,500 lbs and a…

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Answer 10

The wiring that feeds the 12-volt accessory circuit on the 7-way trailer connector is of insufficient gauge to allow enough power to pass through to run a trailer mounted winch. The main function of that circuit would be for lighter-duty…

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Answer 11

The recommended wire kit for Superwinch winch #1120210 is #BDW20307. This kit includes the wiring and the quick disconnects. If you wanted just the quick disconnects you would need #BDW20047. These are the same ones included with the previously…

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Answer 12

I highly recommend installing Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Adapter #HM48470. This replaces your RV's 7 way and gives you a 7 way AND 4 way flat connection. Then you can hook upMagnetic Tow Lights - Red LEDs - 4-Way Flat Connectors - 20' Long…

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