Recommended Mounting Adapter Plate for Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winches

Updated 07/18/2026 | Published 07/09/2026

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Dutton-Lainson Mounting Adapter Plate for StrongArm Electric Winches

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Question:

I want to mount my Strongarm electric winch to the floor bed of my truck. Im using it for my motorized kayaks up onto a bed extender and into the bed of my Tacoma. Will it be a problem if I mount it on a flat surface? And should I use/buy the mounting plate for it?

asked by: Roxanne D

Expert Reply:

There's no problem with that at all Roxanne. You will definitely want to use the Dutton-Lainson Mounting Adapter Plate item # DL24055 though!

The Mounting Adapter Plate item # DL24055 is designed specifically for StrongArm Electric Winches like the item # DL25200 you purchased. It can indeed be mounted on a flat surface. The extensions on it match the pattern that's built in to the bottom of your jack. They'll secure inside the bottom of the winch housing.

I attached a couple of diagrams and pictures below so you can see how the adapter plate works.

What kind of kayaks do you have?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

Mounting Adapter Plate
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Skip T.

7/14/2026

What Jerrd said is just what I did when I mounted the electric winch on my boat trailer.

Jerred H.

7/14/2026

@SkipT That's great Skip! Thanks for taking the time to leave that feedback!

Rick G.

7/14/2026

The mounting plate worked great on my boat trailer but I don't know about the floor of a pickup bed. Beds are usually corrugated and the plate might not straddle the corrugations properly. And with the bed not being very thick I would probably use a backer plate underneath.

Bradley D.

7/15/2026

I have mounted this electric winch adaptor plate to my car trailer and it works perfectly. Though the winch has some sturdy heft, it slips on to the adaptor plate easily and is safe and secure for operation. I have winched a few vintage cars on and off my trailer no problem. I have never had an issue with either the plate or the winch. Great system.

Jerred H.

7/15/2026

@BradleyD

Barney W.

7/15/2026

Jerred, provided the best response. I would also recommend a backing plate or large washers. Get application!!

Jerred H.

7/15/2026

@BarneyW Thanks for the kind words Barney! Great tip! I appreciate you taking the time to share it.

Rusty

7/18/2026

You could mount it to the floor It might be a better idea to fashion a plate To the floor to mount it to I’ve hade decent luck with a boat winch And M18 drill driver And a winch bit adapter