How to install a winch and a self charging battery system using solar. here is the links to products used. I sourced the box and battery locally amzn.to/3cbausi amzn.to/3g0NVrx amzn.to/3pcFayB
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@Bobsutubes3 жыл бұрын
Looks great, excellent build.
@jermaxam3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I’ll be adding a solar panel to my trailer too as well as a powered jack
@newfanerelichuntersgr49064 жыл бұрын
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
@jayfishez4 жыл бұрын
This is definitely your best video yet
@JDSOutdoors4 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
@markymark30754 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks!
@cumminscaddy3 жыл бұрын
Ingenious with the solar panel!
@davidstill7542 жыл бұрын
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
@samthompson12704 жыл бұрын
Lookin good brother, lookin good. Thanks for sharing.
@dlynes4 жыл бұрын
well done man!!
@SluSharkND4 жыл бұрын
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?
@tazito19724 жыл бұрын
great set up.. I just did mine the same way.. you should list the materials and links
@AFEaglekeeper3 жыл бұрын
Great job...now i need to do mine....
@davidhoover88772 жыл бұрын
Nice work man!
@ROKDA80S3 жыл бұрын
Great project ...thanks...
@codyisswag4 жыл бұрын
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?
@SouthernPatriot14 жыл бұрын
“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.
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@miatafunrun30783 жыл бұрын
Great install thanks for sharing. How is the winch working when it is a floor level instead of higher up?
@Domster198884 жыл бұрын
Sweet setup, awesome vid!
@AustNRail4 жыл бұрын
Holding bolts whilst you can not, use a socket, breaker bar and some blue tack in the socket.
@jaredmontz76984 жыл бұрын
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.
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
1/4" plates on the bottom. First winch load was a 7500lb forklift worked great
@jarrodpenton26494 жыл бұрын
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
@garyhawkins13853 жыл бұрын
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
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
That one isn't available anymore but Amazon has quite a few different options and sizes
@ismaeldover2683 жыл бұрын
I have the same setup on my tilt trailer with a tractor supply truck bed toolbox with a smitty bilt 10,000lbs winch
@DM-tf6mk3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Would like to see the actual wiring. Thanks!
@jeremywilson12993 жыл бұрын
I second this
@micbels20802 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@user-kz3pp1bh7p4 ай бұрын
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.
@23steph13 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Can the smart charger and the solar charger both be charging at the same time?
@videowatcher495 Жыл бұрын
When you said "JDS Outdoors" I thought you said "Idiots outdoors" I had a hardy chuckle.
@mattgoguen37103 жыл бұрын
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?
@1badcj84 жыл бұрын
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!
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Dozens of vehicles, forklift and a skid loader it's been holding great just the way it is
@1badcj84 жыл бұрын
@@JDSOutdoors No kidding, I would for have thought you tied it into the frame some how. Thanks for the reply.
@JDSOutdoors4 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
@dustym17556 ай бұрын
Hey Homer, you forgot to mount the brackets from your solar panel to your toolbox!
@ManthatsCool100 Жыл бұрын
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
@mauricio-from-chi-town2 жыл бұрын
I don't have a drill press, any suggestion
@milanfilipovic91053 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video what is the red thing you have on the front of the trailer?
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
That is the hydraulic cylinder for the tilt bed
@TheRedBaran33 жыл бұрын
Great video. How did you mount the winch though? How do you fit bolts through those 4 legs of the winch?
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Had to grind the heads to get it to fit.
@joshjerome938311 ай бұрын
What size trailer and what are the dimensions of the box ?
@mattchilders3123 Жыл бұрын
What is it we are supposed to be seeing in the dark? Lights?
@wh87793 жыл бұрын
I would have used a 1/4 plate under trailer as well to provide a much more mounting plate
@dougmasters38754 жыл бұрын
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?
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
None worried at all even in the winter it stayed dry
@MrSkcapone4 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Do you a link for the solar and 110v onboard charger.
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
I did but Amazon removed the listing so it's no longer available but similar stuff is
@MrSkcapone4 жыл бұрын
@@JDSOutdoors thanks . I'll look into it.
@rattleheadracing99963 жыл бұрын
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.
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
You are correct
@anthonysisk35424 жыл бұрын
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 thank you so much for the quick reply.. think your setup is sick
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonysisk3542 thank you it's working awesome from forklifts to civics it pulls em all
@CaptK-py8rq4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a list of materials you used? Solar panel, trickle charger & winch? Tight lines, Capt. Kev
@inthedarkwoods20223 жыл бұрын
He won't reply... he's a jerk.
@michaelledfickler99173 жыл бұрын
Lindon He posted this a year ago
@inthedarkwoods20223 жыл бұрын
@@michaelledfickler9917 Then why hasn't he replied jerk.
@michaelledfickler99173 жыл бұрын
@@inthedarkwoods2022 😹🙀not everyone will respond
@michaelledfickler99173 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
@FauxShelby4 жыл бұрын
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.
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Because if I mounted it forward the winch is useless when the trailer is tilted
@FauxShelby4 жыл бұрын
@@JDSOutdoors ahh, makes sense.
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
@@FauxShelby if it wasn't a tilt deck then I would mount it up front
@keithskustoms23113 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.
@awesomemodzzz6856 Жыл бұрын
should get some flat metal so you can mount it to the metal beams under trailer, them boards will break
@5hebert4 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the jumper to plug in the battery charger from the outside
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Amazon it was like 16 bucks I believe
@Apexdriver43 жыл бұрын
Nice video , do you think that the 4 bolts are strong enough to pull a car on the trailer though?
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Hundreds of cars, forklift and a skid loader so far.
@Apexdriver43 жыл бұрын
@@JDSOutdoors first thanks for the fast response haha and great that's how I'll mount mine mine as well
@ivanpalacios54672 жыл бұрын
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?
@JDSOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
To plug in the charger without opening the box
@hoppy7603 жыл бұрын
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?
@JDSOutdoors3 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'
@Tmil10353 жыл бұрын
The plug on the side where did you purchase thanks in advance
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Amazon
@Tmil10353 жыл бұрын
Thanks I just found it. Awesome video
@jeremywilson12993 жыл бұрын
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!
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Links in the description and its holding up awesome
@jeremywilson12993 жыл бұрын
@@JDSOutdoors thanks for the quick reply, where at? In the description? I haven’t found it yet. LoL
@juangutierrez97684 жыл бұрын
Hey where did you get that winch plate
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Picked that one up local at tractor supply. Any place that sells winches well sell the plate that or Amazon
@sterlingwitherspoon57093 жыл бұрын
Nice video Sooo where can us viewers get ahold of one
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
I got all my parts off Amazon but most of it can be found locally at auto store or harbor freight
@anthonywychock3449 Жыл бұрын
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
@peterhatch15832 жыл бұрын
Please but in a G.P.S I had my trailer stolen Saturday any way great video thks
@LKFitch2 жыл бұрын
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.
@JDSOutdoors2 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.
@LKFitch2 жыл бұрын
@@JDSOutdoors awesome. Well we followed your instructions and the end result is amazing! Thanks for a great idea! Looks so professional!
@mauriceclark68853 жыл бұрын
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?
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Parts are in the description and it worked awesome. Never had to charge it.
@jeffreycoulter40954 жыл бұрын
Nice clean professional looking project. What was the cost for the project? Insert a materials list in comments section.
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Trailer was 4500 Box was 250 Winch 200 Solar 40 Battery 100 Probably $50 in random wires plugs etc
@jeffreycoulter40954 жыл бұрын
@@JDSOutdoors thank you! You have done a great project.
@jsboening4 жыл бұрын
JDS Outdoors that’s really reasonable. Great build for the average joe. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻
@peterjb58487 ай бұрын
Lock washers should be on the nut side, not the bolt-head side.
@gmichaelson34343 жыл бұрын
Do you have a short list of the battery/solar panel/inverter/charge controller you can provide? Assume you got everything on Amazon?
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely the list is in the description
@gmichaelson34343 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?
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
@@gmichaelson3434 yep thats all I see to. Weird I'll update it again check back in a few hours
@gmichaelson34343 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!
@gmichaelson34343 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!
@mauricio-from-chi-town2 жыл бұрын
Newbie here... what is the battery for
@JDSOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
The winch
@cantsolvesudokus4 жыл бұрын
How is it holding up?
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Perfectly
@derekhuber33924 жыл бұрын
You really need to go into a cross member with your winch mount.
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
It's not really an option but why?
@keithskustoms23113 жыл бұрын
Why would you mount the box like that, your taking up 2’ of your deck space on the trailer.
@thats1fatgruntxbl4 жыл бұрын
What are the dimensions of that box?
@JDSOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Not sure it's meant to sit on the front of a trailer the opposite way I mounted it
@jeremyfox28183 жыл бұрын
How long does your winch run on the battery.
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Well its been over a year of almost weekly use and I've never charged it.
@jeremyfox28183 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.
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
@@jeremyfox2818 that solar makes a huge difference and I've done 4 pulls in a day with no issues
@jeremyfox28183 жыл бұрын
JDS Outdoors awesome man. Thanks for the help!!
@christianyoshida27552 жыл бұрын
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.
@JDSOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Part links in the description
@christianyoshida27552 жыл бұрын
I’m not seeing the trickle charger either.
@koriseitz26292 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t seem like the winch will be sitting high enough
@dwaynehutson17533 жыл бұрын
What watt/amp is the solar charger? Also what 110 charger did you use 1,6 or 10?
@JDSOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
25 watt and a 2 amp charger
@micbels20802 жыл бұрын
This is more of a "look at what I did" video as opposed to an "instructional" video.