Trailer Winch Accessories

Trailer Winch Accessories

The right winch accessories keep a flatbed running smoothly, from keeping excess strap tidy to speeding up tensioning and adding sidewall capability. Fasteners Plus carries strap winders, a ratcheting winch cap, and a bolt-on stake pocket for flatbed haulers, trailer owners, and fleets that want to get more out of the winches and trailers they already run.

Strap Winders

Strap winders take up the excess winch strap after a load is secured, keeping straps organized and off the deck. The Flatbed Strap Winder is black painted steel with a reversible handle, so it can be operated from either side, and it is built for straps up to 4" wide and standard flatbed trailer side rails. The 2-Handle Winch Strap Winder is a steel winder with a dual-handle design that is comfortable to grip, even with gloves on, and it is compatible with most trailer-side winch caps and standard flatbed winches. Both are compact, store easily between uses, and help keep straps neat and tangle-free.

Ratcheting Winch Cap

The Silvercap Overdrive Ratcheting Cap upgrades an existing winch to a ratcheting-style winch. Its patented ratcheting mechanism keeps the winch bar engaged until the strap is fully tightened, which allows continuous tensioning without removing the bar and can reduce time spent tying down. A GrimeGuard weather seal protects the internal moving parts from dirt, moisture, and corrosion. It is designed to fit most weld-on, bolt-on, and slide-on winches that have a 2.35" diameter winch cap, and it carries a one-year manufacturer's warranty. Browse winch bars to pair with it.

Bolt-On Stake Pockets

The Bolt-On Stake Pocket adds tie-down or sidewall capability to flatbeds, trailers, and utility beds. It is 1/8" thick zinc-plated steel (8 gauge Q235) with a four-hole pattern for 3/8" bolts, and it accepts 2x4 lumber trimmed to 3" or compatible steel stake posts. It suits custom build-outs and load containment on trailer sides. For stake pockets that work with winches, see Stake Pocket Winches & Pipe Stakes.

How to Choose Trailer Winch Accessories

• Strap storage: If excess strap is a problem on your deck, a strap winder is the simple fix. Choose the single-handle flatbed winder for standard side rails, or the 2-handle winder for winch caps and standard flatbed winches.
• Speed of tensioning: A ratcheting winch cap is aimed at crews that tie down often and want continuous tensioning without moving the bar.
• Winch compatibility: Check your winch cap diameter. The Silvercap Overdrive requires a 2.35" diameter winch cap.
• Strap width: The Flatbed Strap Winder is for straps up to 4" wide. See winch straps to match the strap to your winches.
• Sidewall and containment needs: Stake pockets suit trailers and beds that need removable sides or custom load containment, using 3" trimmed 2x4 lumber or compatible steel stakes.

Fit and performance depend on your winch, trailer, and application. Review each product page and the manufacturer's guidance, and consult a qualified professional for your equipment.

Common Applications

• Flatbed trucks and flatbed trailers
• Utility trailers and utility beds
• Fleets and professional drivers who tie down loads daily
• Upgrading existing weld-on, bolt-on, or slide-on winches
• Custom sidewall and load containment builds

Trailer Winch Accessories FAQs

What does a strap winder do?

A strap winder takes up excess winch strap after a load is secured, which keeps straps organized and off the deck.

What is a ratcheting winch cap?

A ratcheting winch cap converts a standard winch into a ratcheting-style winch. The Silvercap Overdrive keeps the winch bar engaged until the strap is fully tightened, allowing continuous tensioning without removing the bar.

Will the Silvercap Overdrive fit my winch?

It is designed to fit most weld-on, bolt-on, and slide-on winches, and it requires a winch cap with a 2.35" diameter. Check your winch before ordering.

What size stake fits the bolt-on stake pocket?

The stake pocket accepts 2x4 lumber trimmed to 3" or compatible steel stake posts.

Where can I find the winches themselves?

Browse Flatbed Winches, including Sliding Winches, Weld-On Winches, Bolt-On Winches, Lashing Winches, Floor Chain Tie Downs, and Winch Track.