Recommended Wiring, Junction Box, And Breakaway Kit For 18-Ft Tandem Flat Bed Trailer
Question:
I need to completely rewire my trailer.. It is a tandem axle 18foot flat bed trailer with electric brakes.. I will be adding an electric inch as well.. I started on your site looking at break away kits, but there are so many, I need help choosing.. Security is an issue, I saw there was a lockable box available.. Could you please outfit me with everything I need to wire the trailer.. Thx
asked by: Paul
Helpful Expert Reply:
To re-wire your 18-ft trailer you will need a few things.
I recommend installing a junction box like part # PK52248. You can run your trailer connector like part # H20044 to the junction box and use the terminals in the box to run the wiring to the trailer.
For 7-way jacketed wire I recommend part # DW04914-1. This is sold by the foot.
The junction box will also make it easier to install and use a breakaway kit like part # HM20001. This kit includes a charger and a weather-resistant lockable battery box.
The size of the winch you need will depend on the size of the load you want to use the winch for. For a heavy-duty winch I recommend the Bulldog Winch 1.8 hp, Low-Profile Trailer Winch, part # BDW10029. This winch has a 5,800-lb capacity and comes with a mounting plate and a 20-ft wired controller.
I have also attached a link to our product page for ring terminals you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 5,800 lbs
- Electric Winch
- Car Trailer Winch
- 3-Stage Planetary Gear
- 2.0 HP
- 4001 - 6000 lbs
- 51 - 60 lbs
- Slow - 0 to 4 fpm
- Plug-In Remote
- Wire Rope
- Bulldog Winch
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7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 6' Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
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- Hopkins
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Hopkins Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Charger, Battery, and Installation Hardware
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- Hopkins
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Pollak 10-Terminal Junction Box
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Junction Box
- Pollak
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