I want to get one for my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 but want to use it as a hitch winch, so will it be usable as so or will i have to keep looking?
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You have to buy a cradle receiver to mount it on. Yes it will work, I have the same setup, because I have a plow mount on the front. I also bought superwinch quick connect so you can hookup easy. I bought the receiver on amazon too.
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I bought one of these a few months ago. I haven't driven an ATV over it but I have moved heavy washer/dryer combinations and other household furniture without any trouble. It's very sturdy and listed for up to 1500lbs. I think it would do what you're asking. I also agree with Jerry, the end hooks allow it to slide around a bit on the tailgate of my F350.
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Hi again Michelle - I think the comment about "ONLY the listed winches" refers more to winch size (2500# or 3000#) than brand. Often folks will buy a 3500# winch for this installation (bigger is better?) and it won't work because it has a different mount bolt pattern. The 2500# and 3000# winches (regardless of make) have the same bolt pattern. Also, your Superwinch comes with a Hawes fairlead so no need to spend extra money on that! :)
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I mounted a superwinch 8500 lb on mine. I'm pretty sure they use the same bolt pattern! I'd call curt to be safe. I have a receiver hitch on the front of my F250 and it is awesome to handle the winch due to its cradle design. Good lick
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Michael, I would think that it would work. I had used this for my winch on my ATV and it worked great. I had an existing housing to put the switch into to keep it dry. Good luck.
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i think it would work for almost any truck or van as long as you have the right hitch. we are very happy with our purchase. my husband can remove it easily when we aren't going to be using it for a while. it is very stable even on the highway doing 65 mph.
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I used it for assisted towing on a boat. It could help hauling heavy items and people. So far it has been reliable, but it has its own limitations in super heavy weights. Stock shocks are worst when it comes to towing.
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The negative about the hitch mount is the set-up time. If you don't need that much lift power, use a pickup crane that mounts in the bed. Cheaper, once mounted, it stays put. Get one with the winch, tho.Some can detach, like the (Amazon) Black Bull BB07582
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Is there a receiver on the hitch? Square tube insert that the ball and tube pull out of? Ussually secured by a pin. If you mount the winch to a peice of 2x2x1/4" tube it will slide right in the receiver. You can also buy the adapter tube that fits this winch and fits a class III receiver. I belive they are around $40. I just purchased a small peice of tube from a local steel shop and drilled it my self.
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I don't remember how wide it can get up to without crawlin underneath my truck. Get on the amazon page and scroll down to the Product Information. Underneath Technical Specification there is a link to the "Installation Instructions". On the last page of the instructions it has what trucks the hitch will work with. I recommend checking that out. If your truck is on there and you haven't made any mods to your rear end it should work perfectly. I hope this helps.
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I had no issues with mine, it slid rite in a factory installed hitch on a 2010 dodge ram 2500
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I, also am not sure and I too have a 1200 lb winch mounted on this device and use it in the rear of my truck and haven't had any problems with it yet!
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depends on what youre going to pull with it..but it is no where near the strength of the factory tow hooks. Itbis mainly for looks and to mount lights on and to deflect brush. I would use it to pull out a small (bout 4" diameter) tree or something equivalent but I dont think you could pull the weight of your vehicle. But then again I put it on a suburban that weighs 7500lbs.
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I put this on a Toyota ( Small truck.) and I am thinking it is a generic fit ? I would call A couple trailer places and give them all the info. and ask them which model they would install for you on your specific truck. I would not order it without knowing for sure, it is a very good and heavy duty hitch and went on with no trouble or problems, I have a trailer shop I called that I have worked with over 20 years and they told me it would work before I ordered it and they installed it as I had some welding done on the truck also.... Good Luck RJ
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I would definitely not recommend this for a winch. This is not a power supply that will give much Ah power especially sustained, this is a light duty for basically LED lighting only. You will do nothing but fry out the power supply.
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It worked with a Superwinch 9500 lbs winch. My bumper was custom made and is 3/16 thick and the bolts were just barely catching had to get a little bit longer ones. I have used the winch several times without an issue.
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If you want something Bullet proof and you'll never need to worry about it Failing EVER the thing is heavy Duty I think my hitch would rip off my Jeep before this thing would bend. I wish they made other towing gear this heavy duty i use it as a drop hitch for a camper and a sway bar system works Flawless. this hunk of metal will be around for hundreds of years after we are long dead intact ready to go :-)