Thank you for this. I had the exact same problem with the wiring. All I got was a click from the control box. I called bulldog to ask them if it sounded like a familiar issue, and they were totally clueless. This kind of stuff just makes my head swim. The instructions clearly show the green and black pigtails connected, so EVERYBODY that follows these directions WILL have this problem,.....and somehow Bulldogs has never heard about it. To make matters worse, when I was installing mine, I couldn't make sense of the wiring so I actually called them to confirm. I have wired many many winches of all brands, and this one seemed weird. I was told to follow the diagram. This video exposing the problem was posted almost 2 years ago. That being said, this is a great little winch, and in Bulldog's defense, you can actually call them and someone does actually answer the phone. These days that is extremely rare!
You need to get a snatch block and have a good anchor point on the trailer so you can pull some heavy loads. With 4 layers of rope on the drum the winch capacity is only 3400lbs.
Nice videos. I used to paint my holes but now days, I squirt a little dab of RTV in the hole, on the bolt, etc. Keeps the rust away and makes less of a mess.
I'd suggest a wire loom around the winch lines, to help protect both the wiring and the trailer surface. Or, something like a standoff around the top of the trailer. Is the top of the piston frame a potential location to loop the cable to? Another cool project, JD!
A good idea for getting my electric scooter into my truck,using a ramp, when we are going to tow our rv. I usually have my scooter on it's specially designed lift which uses the hitch. Thanks.
Get a set of quick connectors for the winch wires so the don't have to hang out in the sun. Install them up by the tarp plus then no one knows you have the winch hanging out in there!
That's what I was thinking. Mount the quick connector on the front of trailer on the top tubing dust cover plug facing down for water drainage. Ah he'll figure something out. But looping the cables looks tacky.
I think that would have been an extreme way to mount it, but that would have added unnecessary weight and really wouldn't be needed. Good suggestion though
Nice set up you have for your dump trailer, having a setup like this makes it easier to pull a small car, pickup truck or small farm tractor that's been sitting outside for a long time.
J.F.Y.I. you've totally screwed my "wish list" up for the near future!!! THAT'S an awesome trailer! BEFORE you added the winch!!! I was kinda "ho-hum" about the new dump trailer in the beginning....but then.....the "ho-hum" went away VERY quickly! Then this video with the winch?!?!?! Blew me away......I had to take a tylenol because my mind was in overdrive coming up with ways I could use that set up. Thanks for the headache.....lol
Hey bud also big thing to keep in mind the weakest part of that winch are those little cross bars that keep the 3 sections of the winch tied together if one bends that winch is officially broken so just be careful with that
Great install!! I've actually been thinking about mounting a winch on my dump trailer so I can easily load and unload my log splitter as I transport it from site to site. I do think it would be more aesthetically pleasing if your bolts were flipped and the nuts were to the inside of the dump bed. Great job otherwise!
Have you thought about heat shrink tubing in place of zip ties, and a clamp to attach wire to trailer framing to keep cables from being lose against frame
I think he buys all these trailers just because he can afford them, not necessarily because he needs them. The paint inside this trailer does not suggest that it has done much work since he bought it.
Well, I've only had the trailer for a few months. It's been used 7 times. It is for personal use and not business, so don't expect it to be used everyday to haul dirt or scraps
My dump trailer looked new for the first few years. It's 20+ years old now and is dented and dinged but still going strong. It's used around the farm so not exactly and easy life but not beat to heck like in the construction industry.
Love your videos. Recommend you place a paint drop on the free-spool end cap so you can see if the free-spool end ca is in the open mode or locked mode. I do that on several tractor items that do not have white indicator lines. My eye sight is not the best so contrasting colors of white on black or a fluorescent color against the black stands out well. Excellent video. 👍🏽🙂. I;m a New Subscriber for about a month or so.
JUst curious, now that some time has gone by are you satisfied with the winch option? Are there any changes you would make if you were going to do it again? Thanks..
How much line do you have on that winch looks to be about 75ft but hard to tell because video doesnt translate that accurately just saying I would love an extra 25 foot of line capacity on my side by side lol
I would not be surprised if this is an option Texas Trailers will be offering soon. Very well done.
As a landscaper, this is an awesome mod. When pull out 300-400lb tree stumps a winch would be perfect
Exactly what I need for my trailer. Really like the portability of that power cord. Thanks for great review and product information/etrailer info.
Thank you for this. I had the exact same problem with the wiring. All I got was a click from the control box. I called bulldog to ask them if it sounded like a familiar issue, and they were totally clueless. This kind of stuff just makes my head swim. The instructions clearly show the green and black pigtails connected, so EVERYBODY that follows these directions WILL have this problem,.....and somehow Bulldogs has never heard about it. To make matters worse, when I was installing mine, I couldn't make sense of the wiring so I actually called them to confirm. I have wired many many winches of all brands, and this one seemed weird. I was told to follow the diagram. This video exposing the problem was posted almost 2 years ago. That being said, this is a great little winch, and in Bulldog's defense, you can actually call them and someone does actually answer the phone. These days that is extremely rare!
Loving the primer step!
You need to get a snatch block and have a good anchor point on the trailer so you can pull some heavy loads. With 4 layers of rope on the drum the winch capacity is only 3400lbs.
Always too much rope/cable spooled up on the winch.
Recommend a winch cover that are only $20. Wraps and covers the synthetic rope to keep the UV and debris off it.
Already on :)
Nice videos. I used to paint my holes but now days, I squirt a little dab of RTV in the hole, on the bolt, etc. Keeps the rust away and makes less of a mess.
Can you pull a car into the back of the trailer with that winch? Looks FANTASTIC!!!!
Did that several years ago without seeing this video, was able to winched up large logs and tree base
I'd suggest a wire loom around the winch lines, to help protect both the wiring and the trailer surface. Or, something like a standoff around the top of the trailer. Is the top of the piston frame a potential location to loop the cable to?
Another cool project, JD!
A good idea for getting my electric scooter into my truck,using a ramp, when we are going to tow our rv. I usually have my scooter on it's specially designed lift which uses the hitch. Thanks.
Get a set of quick connectors for the winch wires so the don't have to hang out in the sun. Install them up by the tarp plus then no one knows you have the winch hanging out in there!
Good point
That's what I was thinking. Mount the quick connector on the front of trailer on the top tubing dust cover plug facing down for water drainage. Ah he'll figure something out. But looping the cables looks tacky.
Alway wonder why you did not had one already, when you order the "Red-hauler". Nice now is Complete ! ☺😊😊😊 👍👍👍
if you want to prevent rust, place grease on the bolts before install, no oxygen no rust or minimal rust
I think welding it on with gussets in the bottom would have been a better options. And not compromising the frame of the dump trailer.
I think that would have been an extreme way to mount it, but that would have added unnecessary weight and really wouldn't be needed. Good suggestion though
Nice set up you have for your dump trailer, having a setup like this makes it easier to pull a small car, pickup truck or small farm tractor that's been sitting outside for a long time.
The paint in that box is pretty durable. Looks hardly used, yet is probably used pretty hard.
Need a rubber boot on cable near the hook. Will help when tightening down
Love your videos. Very informative.
J.F.Y.I. you've totally screwed my "wish list" up for the near future!!! THAT'S an awesome trailer! BEFORE you added the winch!!! I was kinda "ho-hum" about the new dump trailer in the beginning....but then.....the "ho-hum" went away VERY quickly! Then this video with the winch?!?!?! Blew me away......I had to take a tylenol because my mind was in overdrive coming up with ways I could use that set up. Thanks for the headache.....lol
Like the new intro to the videos
Hey bud also big thing to keep in mind the weakest part of that winch are those little cross bars that keep the 3 sections of the winch tied together if one bends that winch is officially broken so just be careful with that
that new intro looks really good! The vide fits your channel to! Good luck JD!
Only thind i protect on the winch from brush is that front facing lug. On the left of the winch
Great install!!
I've actually been thinking about mounting a winch on my dump trailer so I can easily load and unload my log splitter as I transport it from site to site.
I do think it would be more aesthetically pleasing if your bolts were flipped and the nuts were to the inside of the dump bed.
Great job otherwise!
Have you thought about heat shrink tubing in place of zip ties, and a clamp to attach wire to trailer framing to keep cables from being lose against frame
But a genius idea none less great video always
I would have altered the plate and mounted it up higher, tuck it closer to the tarp. More stealth that way and better protected to boot.
I think he buys all these trailers just because he can afford them, not necessarily because he needs them. The paint inside this trailer does not suggest that it has done much work since he bought it.
Well, I've only had the trailer for a few months. It's been used 7 times. It is for personal use and not business, so don't expect it to be used everyday to haul dirt or scraps
This is an interesting video.
My dump trailer looked new for the first few years. It's 20+ years old now and is dented and dinged but still going strong. It's used around the farm so not exactly and easy life but not beat to heck like in the construction industry.
Great Idea
Love your videos. Recommend you place a paint drop on the free-spool end cap so you can see if the free-spool end ca is in the open mode or locked mode. I do that on several tractor items that do not have white indicator lines. My eye sight is not the best so contrasting colors of white on black or a fluorescent color against the black stands out well. Excellent video. 👍🏽🙂. I;m a New Subscriber for about a month or so.
Do you think that going with the bigger winch it would be able to handle it? Say maybe like a 9000 pound winch
What are your thoughts on hot dipped galvanized trailers vs paint ?
Want to put one in truck bed.
I worried installing a winch there might bend/warp the trailer side. I have 10ga sides and front
Great video. I see you have a solar panel on the battery box lid. What brand and watt solar panel are you using to maintain your battery? Thanks
JUst curious, now that some time has gone by are you satisfied with the winch option? Are there any changes you would make if you were going to do it again? Thanks..
What kind/brand of solar panel is that? Does it have a built in controller? Do you keep it on all the time to keep the battery fresh?
How much line do you have on that winch looks to be about 75ft but hard to tell because video doesnt translate that accurately just saying I would love an extra 25 foot of line capacity on my side by side lol
DON'T draw the end all the into the fairlead like that with with synthetic rope. Any snags or scratches will destroy the rope. You need a rubber stop.
Dirt Monkey needs your help and expertise on securing his trailers.
Where did you buy the wench and wench plate?
Traila nice bout jack cheap 😅😅😅😅😅can be hydraulic jack
How much do you pay in storage fees for all these trailers? lol.
Soon it will be cheaper for him to buy the storage yard. ;o)
That winch it's trash don't get to happy about.