[Bills Auto Works]

Originally Posted by sdbob

Thanks guys. The winch will be in enclosed trailer 90% of the time. Only on open trailer for short trips. On truck rear, around home for pulling large trees. My truck is 2015 GMC, 2500 but gas so no 2nd battery. Wondering about installing 2nd battery charging by alternator. That installation seems very sound.

Bob,

The 2nd battery tray is easily available, as all Duramax diesels in the 2500 HDs had the 2nd battery. That is the way to go, so you don't have to mess with another battery in the trailer.

God Bless
Bill
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[72projectbird]

I run a HF 12k winch on my open trailer. It's been great! I've pulled cars that were stuck to the ground, had frozen brakes, up steep driveways, and even a couple fullsize trucks.

As for powering it, I've done it both ways. If it's pulling power from the truck, I leave it running while using the winch. Right now I use a standard top post battery. I leave it in the garage until I need it. It's with all the straps and D-rings, so I cant forgot it.

The 12ft remote works well. It's plenty long enough for me to stand out of harms way while using it.

[sdbob]

Thanks guys. Bill ,seems logical. Keeping battery (weight plus one less thing to transfer) with truck seems best for me.