SonOf2Buicks Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hello all,I have an enclosed 25' V nose with Dove Tail.I am going to be installing the E track tie down system along with a 10K power winch.Looking at different options at the moment.While jogging the Ol Brain it occured to me that if I built a plate to hold the winch and utilized the E track attachments, similar to a 5th wheel hitch that has a four point attachment to the bed rails, I could technically position the winch in any part of the track, front to back of trailer ( to alleviate the Roller that the cable would have to go over on the Dove tail transition ). Like this... My question is: Has anyone ever done this ? Also, I assume the Sheet metal screws that attach the track to the trailer are NOT sufficient, and that I would have to add bolt/nut hardware. Will the weight dispersement over the entire track hold up ?? Or am I wishful thinking ??The other option is welding in a receiver hitch up front and make a plate that will attach, but then I need to figure out the dovetail transition.Thanks for any info ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Too late now ...But - if this was a new trailer you ordered,you can add the ' winch mounting plate ' optionCrawl under the trailer and see if you have roombetween the wood floor & the frame to slide apiece of flat thin steel stock metal directly below where your winch would mount ....If not - you may need to have (2) or morepieces which you can find at Lowe's or Home DepotPosition your winch above - check to see the(4) frame mounting holes will clear the floorand not go into the framing members ....Then - drill pilot holes and double check the pattern to make sure it matches before you drillout the holesYou might have to get longer bolts than theones supplied by the manufacturer to giveenough clearance thru the wood floor ... I installed my roller fairlead directly infront of my winch - I mounted it to the floorI have a 9000 pound Badlands winch mounted inmy enclosed trailer in this manner - I use it daily sometimesGood Luck !Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOf2Buicks Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks Jim... Any pictures of your setup ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Winch plate under the floor - winch with deep cycle battery in box - 68' Corvette ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOf2Buicks Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks again Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Anytime ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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