What Winch do You Recommend for My 20-Foot Car Trailer for Loading Cars?

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What size winch is recommended for use on a 20’ aluminum car trailer? Would be used on cars up to 4,500 lbs.

asked by: Luther B

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For hauling cars with your 20-foot aluminum car trailer for loading cars up to 4,500 pounds, I recommend the Bulldog Winch Standard Series Off-Road Winch - 8,000 lbs # BDW10041. Not only has a rated line pull of 8,000 pounds (5,333 pounds for vehicle recovery), it also includes 100 feet of cable. This length will easily allow you to attach the winch in a strategic location in the trailer for pulling the vehicles.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Hey, Stephen! We got just what you need. Since you don't have a tow package, I'm not sure if you have a hitch on your 2025 Ford Ranger so I'll include one just in case. Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Part #DT35PR Curt…

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Hey Scott! Your 2026 Ford Ranger may or may not have a brake controller port/plug, even with the tow package. There will be four wires coming out of a large wire harness by the driver side firewall, left of the brake pedal, which can be wired to the…

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Using the cut off wiring harness you have for the P3 part #90195 you will wire it to the brake controller wiring of your 2023 Ford Ranger which is sticking out of the large wire harness that goes through the driver's side firewall, left of the…

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Hello Fred, thanks for reaching out. We do have brake controllers that can be used on your 2025 Ford Ranger, but I am sorry to say we do not have anything with a custom pigtail for the factory under dash EBC plug. All of the options we have at this…

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Hey Ken! The correct wiring harness depends on whether or not you have the brake controller port/plug. Some models did not include the plug so you will have to check your 2025 Ranger and see. There should be four wires coming out of a large wire…

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Hey Asa! I totally see where you're coming from, and I can see why it would be confusing. The gray plug will plug in at the back of your 2024 Ford Ranger, and then the black wire from the Curt T-Connector #C96GJ will need to draw power directly…

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Answer 11

Hey Greg, yes the K-Source tow mirror #KS28NQ that you referenced are the same as the K-Source mirrors part 81870. We change the part number in our system to help organize everything. What are you towing?

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Hi Bryant, It's definitely a smart idea to check and make sure, and I can verify for you that yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82ZV 100% will fit your 2024 Ford Ranger. I went ahead and confirmed this fit with Curt for you as well.

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