Looks great, excellent build.

Thanks for sharing. I’ll be adding a solar panel to my trailer too as well as a powered jack

Another great video, thanks!

Ingenious with the solar panel!

At 5:08 you say "this would be a good spot to have a friend". Awww, lonely guy, I'd be your friend. Nice video, thanks for sharing, God Bless, Greg

This is definitely your best video yet

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank Jay it's a catch 22 I want to get them out fast but it takes forever to make em like this lol

Lookin good brother, lookin good. Thanks for sharing.

Great job...now i need to do mine....

Nice work man!

well done man!!

You did a great job. Only one thing I would have done differently because everything else looks awesome but I would have mounted on the tounge. I never sacrifice trailer space. You can only pull something up so far. Everything else i really like

Great project ...thanks...

great set up.. I just did mine the same way.. you should list the materials and links

Love this project. Planning on doing something similar to my trailer. Question: any possibility of running an inverter to the 110 outlet to use off the battery?

Sweet setup, awesome vid!

Great install thanks for sharing. How is the winch working when it is a floor level instead of higher up?

Great video. Just curious, did you wire the solar controller to the smart battery then to the battery? Or did you wire both the smart battery charger and the solar controller to the battery?

I have to agree, loos good and i am looking to mount a winch to my new trailer want wanted to ask for )even if they are not available anymore) the components list with model numbers would be great for reference (just for the solar battery setup) . Thanks

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

That one isn't available anymore but Amazon has quite a few different options and sizes

“I only get a few hundred views on these videos”...5 months later the views are over 11k...nice I must say! Great content on your channel, I’ve been binge watching your videos since I subbed you a few days ago and I have to say that I really like what you have. Quality, sound and content are great, keep up the good work my friend. Stay healthy, best of luck and many blessings to you and yours, Nikki.

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

What is the green box next to the Power Charger? What is it used for and what is it connected to. Thank for the video.

Very nice but that box is going to build up some serious heat probly wouldn't hurt to cut some vents and put rain guards on them but I live in Mississippi and it probably doesn't get that hot where you live

I have the same setup on my tilt trailer with a tractor supply truck bed toolbox with a smitty bilt 10,000lbs winch

Great video. I would suggest putting a plates between the bottom of the trailer and the nuts underneath the trailer. I'm not sure I would trust that lumber to support the winch under the load of a larger vehicle without pulling up through after time.

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

1/4" plates on the bottom. First winch load was a 7500lb forklift worked great

Holding bolts whilst you can not, use a socket, breaker bar and some blue tack in the socket.

Hey did anyone try this and add charging from the truck through the 7 pin connector? Can you have both the solar panel and truck charging the battery at the same time?

I don't have a drill press, any suggestion

Great video. Would like to see the actual wiring. Thanks!

@jeremywilson1299

3 жыл бұрын

I second this

@micbels2080

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

What size trailer and what are the dimensions of the box ?

Nice video. Can the smart charger and the solar charger both be charging at the same time?

That was an outstanding video, really like the work. The only question I have is how did you secure the box and the winch to the trailer structure? I know how you mounted it, outstanding instruction but wood isn't going to hold that in winch in place winching something up there... Thanks man!

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Dozens of vehicles, forklift and a skid loader it's been holding great just the way it is

@1badcj8

4 жыл бұрын

@@JDSOutdoors No kidding, I would for have thought you tied it into the frame some how. Thanks for the reply.

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

@@1badcj8 big washers spread the load but I do want to move it up front now that I have more metal fab abilities

Thanks for the video, looking at doing the same for my trailer in the next week or so. Question.... I know the winches are fairly weatherproof, but any concerns/problems about water getting in through the fairlead hole?

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

None worried at all even in the winter it stayed dry

i like the concept but i also know that leaving that solar panel or atleast the ones from menards say to unplug or they will drain a battery

Am I correct in saying the solar panel trickle charges the battery and or you can plug the 110 in to an outlet to charge the battery via that charger. So 2 separate ways to charge the battery.

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct

What is the NOCO GCP1E 15 Amp AC Port Plug, 125 Volt Power Inlet Socket, Charger Plug, And Waterproof Electrical Outlet Receptacle With 6-Foot Integrated Outdoor Extension Cord for?

@JDSOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

To plug in the charger without opening the box

What is it we are supposed to be seeing in the dark? Lights?

Great video. How did you mount the winch though? How do you fit bolts through those 4 legs of the winch?

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Had to grind the heads to get it to fit.

Thanks for the video what is the red thing you have on the front of the trailer?

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

That is the hydraulic cylinder for the tilt bed

Where can I get the power plug u have mounted on the side of your box for the extension cord. Been looking all over for one. Thank you

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B079M6BCW9/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_hivEEbVASSSWB

@anthonysisk3542

4 жыл бұрын

@@JDSOutdoors thank you so much for the quick reply.. think your setup is sick

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

@@anthonysisk3542 thank you it's working awesome from forklifts to civics it pulls em all

Where did you buy the jumper to plug in the battery charger from the outside

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Amazon it was like 16 bucks I believe

I would have used a 1/4 plate under trailer as well to provide a much more mounting plate

Do you have a list of materials you used? Solar panel, trickle charger & winch? Tight lines, Capt. Kev

@inthedarkwoods2022

3 жыл бұрын

He won't reply... he's a jerk.

@michaelledfickler9917

3 жыл бұрын

Lindon He posted this a year ago

@inthedarkwoods2022

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelledfickler9917 Then why hasn't he replied jerk.

@michaelledfickler9917

3 жыл бұрын

@@inthedarkwoods2022 😹🙀not everyone will respond

@michaelledfickler9917

3 жыл бұрын

@@inthedarkwoods2022 He also didn’t have to even make the video he just spent extra time to show everybody how to do it

Have that same set up with 12000 pound which. How did the solar panel system work and what is the name of the solar panel where can I get it?

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Parts are in the description and it worked awesome. Never had to charge it.

Just wondering why did you mount the box on the deck and not forward on the frame? Very nice setup. Ill be doing something similar.

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Because if I mounted it forward the winch is useless when the trailer is tilted

@FauxShelby

4 жыл бұрын

@@JDSOutdoors ahh, makes sense.

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

@@FauxShelby if it wasn't a tilt deck then I would mount it up front

@keithskustoms2311

3 жыл бұрын

Not if you mounted a pulley for the cable to run in while the trailer is tilted.

@anthonywychock3449

Жыл бұрын

Ah didn't know it was a tilt trailer u didn't show that in the video. Just showed after the forklift was already on.

Great vid. Do you a link for the solar and 110v onboard charger.

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

I did but Amazon removed the listing so it's no longer available but similar stuff is

@MrSkcapone

4 жыл бұрын

@@JDSOutdoors thanks . I'll look into it.

Nice and clean install. That looks like a 16 ft trailer and I have a similar one but a Carson. Do you have any concerns of the box taking up deck space? I just installed a winch but need a toolbox. I was looking at putting the box on the tongue but not sure. Also is that a tilt bed trailer?

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a tilt bed which is the reason I put it where I did. I do plan to move it to get the deck space back eventually. This is a 20'

When you said "JDS Outdoors" I thought you said "Idiots outdoors" I had a hardy chuckle.

How do you keep water from getting in the front hole for the winch rope? We are in the middle of the project and I’m trying to figure out what I can do to get water from coming in the front.

@JDSOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

You could put a flange or angle over the top of it but to be honest I never had any issues with water getting into it.

@LKFitch

2 жыл бұрын

@@JDSOutdoors awesome. Well we followed your instructions and the end result is amazing! Thanks for a great idea! Looks so professional!

Hey Homer, you forgot to mount the brackets from your solar panel to your toolbox!

The plug on the side where did you purchase thanks in advance

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Amazon

@Tmil1035

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I just found it. Awesome video

Nice video , do you think that the 4 bolts are strong enough to pull a car on the trailer though?

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Hundreds of cars, forklift and a skid loader so far.

@Apexdriver4

3 жыл бұрын

@@JDSOutdoors first thanks for the fast response haha and great that's how I'll mount mine mine as well

I’d like to know what exactly he used with links of possible and how the set up is holding up after a year. Cause I want to do this for my trailer!

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Links in the description and its holding up awesome

@jeremywilson1299

3 жыл бұрын

@@JDSOutdoors thanks for the quick reply, where at? In the description? I haven’t found it yet. LoL

Hey where did you get that winch plate

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Picked that one up local at tractor supply. Any place that sells winches well sell the plate that or Amazon

Do you have a short list of the battery/solar panel/inverter/charge controller you can provide? Assume you got everything on Amazon?

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely the list is in the description

@gmichaelson3434

3 жыл бұрын

@@JDSOutdoors Thanks for the quick reply! For some reason the only thing I see in the description is "How to install a winch and self charging battery system using solar." Maybe its just me though?

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

@@gmichaelson3434 yep thats all I see to. Weird I'll update it again check back in a few hours

@gmichaelson3434

3 жыл бұрын

@@JDSOutdoors Thank you, I appreciate it! I'm about to get after this project and would love to follow with the same equipment if possible; your video was super easy to understand!

@gmichaelson3434

3 жыл бұрын

First, thanks for adding those links and details! I feel like I should know the answer to this but here goes...what do you use the AC port for? An aux power supply from the battery for tools etc? Something else? Thanks!

Please but in a G.P.S I had my trailer stolen Saturday any way great video thks

should get some flat metal so you can mount it to the metal beams under trailer, them boards will break

Nice video Sooo where can us viewers get ahold of one

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I got all my parts off Amazon but most of it can be found locally at auto store or harbor freight

What are the dimensions of that box?

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure it's meant to sit on the front of a trailer the opposite way I mounted it

Nice clean professional looking project. What was the cost for the project? Insert a materials list in comments section.

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Trailer was 4500 Box was 250 Winch 200 Solar 40 Battery 100 Probably $50 in random wires plugs etc

@jeffreycoulter4095

4 жыл бұрын

@@JDSOutdoors thank you! You have done a great project.

@jsboening

4 жыл бұрын

JDS Outdoors that’s really reasonable. Great build for the average joe. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻

Newbie here... what is the battery for

@JDSOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

The winch

I’d like to know where you got the charger and the solar panel please great idea looking to do something similar. I guess all the parts would be cool.

@JDSOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Part links in the description

@christianyoshida2755

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not seeing the trickle charger either.

How is it holding up?

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Perfectly

What watt/amp is the solar charger? Also what 110 charger did you use 1,6 or 10?

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

25 watt and a 2 amp charger

Why would you mount the box like that, your taking up 2’ of your deck space on the trailer.

How long does your winch run on the battery.

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Well its been over a year of almost weekly use and I've never charged it.

@jeremyfox2818

3 жыл бұрын

JDS Outdoors really! I’m currently installing a winch on my trailer with a stand alone battery and I’m trying to decide which battery to use. I’ve seen where people say you only get roughly 4-6 pulls before you gotta charge the battery.

@JDSOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyfox2818 that solar makes a huge difference and I've done 4 pulls in a day with no issues

@jeremyfox2818

3 жыл бұрын

JDS Outdoors awesome man. Thanks for the help!!

Should have mounted it on the tongue of the trailer like it's intended. And ran the winch out the back of the box. Would have freed up all that deck space.

@JDSOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

It's a tilt deck wouldn't work

You really need to go into a cross member with your winch mount.

@JDSOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

It's not really an option but why?

Lock washers should be on the nut side, not the bolt-head side.

Doesn’t seem like the winch will be sitting high enough

This is more of a "look at what I did" video as opposed to an "instructional" video.

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