How Does a Winch in a Utility Trailer Normally Get Powered

Updated 09/26/2019 | Published 09/25/2019

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Bulldog Winch Utility Winch - Wire Rope - 2,000 lbs

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Question:

I want to use the winch on a utility trailer. Can you power the electric winch from the 7 pin outlet on a Chevy Silverado pick up truck? Is there a simple adapter to do this?

asked by: Ed

Expert Reply:

The Bulldog winch part # BDW15008 can be used in your utility trailer but it would draw more amperage than what your 7-way power circuit is rated for. Most likely your truck has a 40 amp fuse protecting it's 12 volt circuit and this winch draws up to 120 amps at capacity.

So the solution is a wiring kit that can carry the higher amperage needed like with the part # BDW20207 which is a 24 foot long 2 gauge wiring kit that runs to the vehicle battery. This allows the winch to draw power directly from the battery and will provide the amount of power needed. I attached an install video for more info on this as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C