Can a Trailer Connector be Used to Power an Electric Trailer Winch

Updated 12/22/2010 | Published 12/20/2010

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Question:

is there a connector that will work whith a winch

asked by: Brian

Expert Reply:

Electric winches should have a direct connection to a battery for power. The wiring in a trailer connector, like a 7-Way, and an adapter like # HM47675, is not a heavy enough gauge to effectively power a winch. Also, the farther away from the power source the winch is, the heavier the wiring will need to be.

I recommend using a wiring kit specifically for electric winches like Trailer and Vehicle Electric Winch Wiring Kit # BDW20207. I have included a link to all of the available wiring options for electric winches below.

expert reply by: Michael H