It is plastic. The ComeUp UW-5000si Trailer Winch item #CU645010 is a light duty winch so it's housing and base are made of plastic. I attached a picture below that will show you the base. I've also linked an installation…

For your 2007 Ram 3/4 ton, I'd recommend the Curt #C31017 which would mount to the underside of the frame members and would have the receiver tube sitting directly under the front bumper. I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite who…

For a 12,000 lb. electric car trailer winch like the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch part #BDW10040, I recommend a standard 12 volt lead acid battery rated up to at least 650 cold cranking amps (CCA). As long as the battery is rated up to 650 CCA then…

The Superwinch S7500 Trailer Winch #SW1475201 is designed to have more of a "universal" style for mounting and may require some adaption for installation because it does not have a typical mounting pattern. The Superwinch S7500…

If you're going to use a winch to raise and lower your popup you will want a winch that power loads both in and out. With a winch that will only power load in you will only be able to raise the popup and not lower with the winch. We have…

I called my contacts at our winch suppliers to see if there were any winches available that perform as you requested. I was unable to find a winch that had an auto shutoff when the winch senses a trailer door is closed since winches constantly feel…

The Superwinch Tiger Shark Off-Road Winch #W85NF that you referenced does not require installing an additional fuse as it has one built into it.

According to RoadActive Suspension the spring rate for the standard kit #RAS3611-S is 2,400 lbs. For the heavy duty #RAS3611-SHD it is 3,600 lbs. The heavy duty #RAS3611-SLHD is the same but only designed to fit if you have factory top overload…

For a cost-effective powered car trailer winch you can consider the Bulldog Winch #BDW15019 which includes a roller fairlead and wire rope. This winch offers a 2-minute duty cycle (15 minutes of cool down time is required between cycles) and with a…

The Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch #BDW10039 is 24" long x 7-1/4" wide x 7-1/4" tall so it will have no issues fitting on your recessed plate on your trailer. The winch includes a mounting plate that is 20" long and…

There's a few differences. • The Curt #C31017 is manufactured in the US, while the Draw-Tite #65046 is manufactured in Mexico. • When installed, the Curt hitch will sit higher on the vehicle for more ground clearance. The underside of the…

Yes, the Bulldog Winch Hitch Mounted Winch Mounting Plate with Handles part #BDW20011 will work with the Warn Electric Winch M12 as they both use the same industry standard winch mounting hole spacing which is 4-1/2" wide x 10 long.