running a winch from 7 pin trailer connector

RUNNING A WINCH FROM 7 PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR MANUAL

I believe the +12v wire is fused w/a 30A fuse just in case.

If we're going to park for more than a day, we unplug the 7 pin, in case someone leaves an interior light on or something. Any time the trailer 7pin is plugged in, the battery is recharging off the pickup battery/alternator (if running ). That +12v wire goes directly to the trailer battery. I also have the center pin (+12v ) wired on the trailer to the pickup plug. That battery also powers some fluorescent (dc ) lights & radios in the trailer. The winch has the wireless keyfob option & is powered by a deep-cycle battery mounted in the trailer. We have 5000# SupeWinch mounted in a covered trailer for our pulling tractor. Posted 20:10 (#167979 - in reply to #167942) Subject: RE: Installing Electric Winch on trailer On campers when they are hooked to the tow vehicle the battery charges so it should be able to do it on a other trailer simply I would think. Posted 17:57 (#167948 - in reply to #167942) Subject: RE: Installing Electric Winch on trailer I've never put an electrical accessory like this on a trailer. Is there one, if the system already has a diode in it? He doesn't have what I consider to be a valid reson for this. Service advisor suggests putting a switch in the wire if I put one on.

RUNNING A WINCH FROM 7 PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR MANUAL

My OP manual doesn't go into this at all.ģ. If I put a charge wire in the trailer harness, is there a diode or something in the charge wire on the truck to prevent backfeed from the trailer to the truck? Service advisor doesn't know and his 'smart' guy is out today. That seems like an extra hassle that I really don't need to put up with to me.Ģ. Says to just charge battery when at home at night. Should I wire the trailer to charge the winch battery while plugged to the truck? Trailer Dealer doesn't know whether he would or not. The truck is set up with the EHD Alternator.ġ.

The '08 has a battery charge wire on the center terminal of the 7 wire RV socket.

I'll pull it with the '08 Ford Super Duty for the most part. I've got an electric winch to put on my Titan gooseneck flatbed. Posted 17:34 (#167942) Subject: Installing Electric Winch on trailer

Running a winch from 7 pin trailer connector