I give up... What is this A-Frame for?

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Midniteoyl

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Looking at this dump trailer, what is the vertical a-frame for?

Never seen that before and just can't figure it out.. Add on maybe? 🤔
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   / I give up... What is this A-Frame for? #2  
It looks like they’re using it for an elevated position for the winch so they can pull stuff into the trailer.
 
   / I give up... What is this A-Frame for?
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#3  
It looks like they’re using it for an elevated position for the winch so they can pull stuff into the trailer.
First thought as well, but then I couldn't tell if the a frame was added on or if it was OEM and they just added the winch for convenience.
 
   / I give up... What is this A-Frame for?
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Another angle.

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   / I give up... What is this A-Frame for? #5  
First thought as well, but then I couldn't tell if the a frame was added on or if it was OEM and they just added the winch for convenience.

I’m pretty sure it’s a mobile home frame that’s been cut off and welded up there.
 
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Can the winch be used to help lift the front of trailer if front heavy and hydraulics won’t lift it?

It does kinda look like there’s a ring on the front of the bed that you could hook the winch on.
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