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Having a trailer is pretty convenient, because you can haul anything you want on the back, plus transport larger objects that won't fit in a truck bed. But for even more convenience, get yourself a trailer winch. Then you can load heavier objects with the power of the winch, without needing extra friends. Mounting the winch should take a few hours with hand tools.
•Step 1
Measure the width of the winch using the tape measure, and mark the side with the permanent marker. This is the reference point you'll use for locating the winch.
•Step 2
Measure the width of the trailer toward the tongue end where you want to mount the hitch and mark the center.
•Step 3
Line up the mark on the winch up with the mark on the trailer. The winch is now centered on the trailer.
•Step 4
Use the permanent marker to mark the mounting holes on the winch to the trailer. Do this by just pushing the permanent marker through the mounting holes, creating a mark.
•Step 5
Pick up the winch and place it to the side so it's out of the way. Then, insert a small metal drill bit into the drill and drill a hole in each of the marked spots.
•Step 6
Drill each hole larger using progressively larger bits. Stop when you get to one bit size larger than the diameter of the bolt you're using to secure the winch to the trailer.
•Step 7
Place the winch over the holes and drop one of the bolts in place. Crawl underneath the trailer and tighten down the bolts using the nuts and the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket set. The winch is now mounted to the trailer.
