How Long is the Wire on the 12K Bulldog Winch and Wiring Needed to Connect to Vehicle Battery
Updated 04/22/2019 | Published 04/19/2019
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Question:
how is the battery cable. I want to connect this winch from my trailer to my vehicle battery. also can the power cables be disconnected easily from the winch?
asked by: Percy M
Expert Reply:
The battery cable on the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch # BDW10039 is 6' long. Since you are wanting to run this off of the vehicle battery you will need larger gauge wire but but only from the vehicle battery to a quick disconnect like the Bulldog Winch Quick-Connect Set # BDW20133. You would then need enough 2 gauge wire to reach from your vehicle battery to the rear of your vehicle. We have the Bulldog Winch Rear Wiring Kit # BDW20207 which comes with the quick disconnects, wiring, and zip ties for a complete installation.
Attached is an installation video of the rear wiring kit as well as a review video of the winch that you can check out.
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Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Wireless Remote - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 12,000 lbs
- Electric Winch
- Trailer Winch
- Planetary Gear
- 6.0 HP
- 10001 - 12000 lbs
- 61 - 70 lbs
- Slow - 0 to 4 fpm
- Plug-In Remote
- Wireless Remote
- Wire Rope
- Bulldog Winch
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