Trailer setup

[Philip Saran]

Rick,

My wiring for my winch (which is portable) is done with a 7 pin connector
(even though it only uses 2 wires) so I just plug it into the trucks 7 pin
connector for power when I need to use the winch.

I like how your box is mounted up to clear the jack handle.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Philip Saran

Rick,

My wiring for my winch (which is portable) is done with a 7 pin connector
(even though it only uses 2 wires) so I just plug it into the trucks 7 pin
connector for power when I need to use the winch.

I like how your box is mounted up to clear the jack handle.

Didn't I say that???

[Philip Saran]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Didn't I say that???

Ed, not exactly, you were telling Rich to add a connector through the side
of his metal box which I agree would look neater, but for as often as the
winch gets used it probably does not matter since it is stored away when
towing down the road.

[jim powers]

Bad Ed

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by jim powers

Bad Ed

Thanks for clearing that up Phil.
Shut up Annie Oakley.

[Rick Angles]

Phil, I originally thought of wiring the winch through the 7 way, but wasn't sure about the amps going through it when the winch is running. I found the kit I used at Superwinch, so I know the wires / plug are the proper size and will handle the current.

Ed, I thought if the winch leads were not long enough to reach the truck bumper, I was going to run them out the bottom of the box. But it worked out they are long enough, even if they do over the top of the box. I figured I would only have to worry about plugging the winch in when I need to use it. Hopefully after the car is done, I can just drive it on the trailer,

[danny waters sr]

Michael Beard has a picture of my set - up on the Fayetteville Motorsports combo race topic under s/ss forum. Pullin with a 1/2 ton 98 Suburban with no problem and it is a 20 footer.