Recommended Bulldog Electric Winch Mounting in VW Caddy Van

Updated 07/28/2020 | Published 07/24/2020

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Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch w/ Remote - 3,000 lbs

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Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 4,400 lbs

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Question:

Hi I have a vw caddy van. Id like to mount a small winch Item # BDW15019 On the van floor behind the seats to pull my vintage stationary engine up 6ft ramps The engine is on a wheeled trolley and weighs 661lb. Will this need to be bolted through the box section frame in vsn floor or can I get away with using a spreader plate under the floor pan?

asked by: JON M

Expert Reply:

The Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 4,400 lbs # BDW15019 will be fine using a spreader plate to that light a load. If you were going to be closer to be closer to the capacity or if the engine weren't on a wheeled trolley, then I'd recommend making sure the frame was connected to. With your current setup the spreader plate is all that is necessary.

expert reply by: Jason S