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That's a cool setup
Honestly, you don't even need those pins on the adjustable vertical legs.. Just hook the front of the winch cable around that lower receiver mount, and you can use the winch to raise/lower it. That would make it "infinitely" adjustable (unless you plan on using the winch to pull stuff on to your trailer, which means that idea wouldn't work.)
I agree on the Blue Sea stuff. I figured since this was probably the largest circuit on the truck, I'd do it up real good. I'm actually not going to stay with that switch though. That switch is a single circuit ON/OFF switch. There is another model that is a two circuit, multiple position switch that I'll swap it out with. I could then have a master switch for the truck and the winch all in one switch, with the ability to power one or the other, or both at the same time. Unfortunately I didn't think of this until after I received the first one.
8 batteries? Are you serious? That's over $1000 just in batteries. You know, if you add 2 more and series them up, it will be 120V and not even need an inverter if you want to power light bulbs, toasters, brush type motor appliances, and your own electric chair.
Ha ha. I like the electric chair idea. No, that's part of my solar system. Check out my thread " Survival 109 build " for the details.
Be careful not to use too long of a bolt or over torque as you could damage the winch housing. Torque between 35 and 50 ft lbs! The 3/4" thick Warn Caiman mounting plate shown in the picture uses 8 - 40 mm 10.9 flange bolts. I used 8- 35 mm on the RG-33 bumpers when I send out with a winch since it is approx 1/2" thick. The bolt flanges practically touch one another. Warn recommends 10.9 or better grade bolts. 10.9 = grade 8 SAE.
Looks good but I bet that plate's going to warp if you put a real strain on it.
