Open trailer setup

Mike Gardner · 10-12-2010, 08:01 AM

Rick, Maybe this will help. As a trailer dealer here in Virginia, we do this upgrade alot for our customers who are purchasing a new trailer. Lately, we have been installing a 3500LB superwinch with a group 24 battery and battery box in a Aluminum Diamond Plate tool box designed in a wedge or vee shape to fit the tongue of the trailer. These listed parts fit perfectly in the bottom of the box with the winch slightly off center. You will have to use some 3" or 4" channel and build a platform for the box to bolt onto and this will raise the floor of the box even with the floor of the trailer. You will also have to cut out a hole in the back of the box and maybe buy a roller fairlead to mount here for your winch cable. This makes for a professional installation that is secure and water tight. Hope this helps. Call me anytime if you want my opinion on open trailer manufacturers.

10-12-2010, 08:01 AM	#2
Mike Gardner Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 136 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Open trailer setup Rick, Maybe this will help. As a trailer dealer here in Virginia, we do this upgrade alot for our customers who are purchasing a new trailer. Lately, we have been installing a 3500LB superwinch with a group 24 battery and battery box in a Aluminum Diamond Plate tool box designed in a wedge or vee shape to fit the tongue of the trailer. These listed parts fit perfectly in the bottom of the box with the winch slightly off center. You will have to use some 3" or 4" channel and build a platform for the box to bolt onto and this will raise the floor of the box even with the floor of the trailer. You will also have to cut out a hole in the back of the box and maybe buy a roller fairlead to mount here for your winch cable. This makes for a professional installation that is secure and water tight. Hope this helps. Call me anytime if you want my opinion on open trailer manufacturers.