I couldn't find anyone who did a winch under the rear bed... so I did it myself. I welded into frame and the class 5 hitch and somewhat hid the fairlead behind the license plate. In the military, the winch is mounted to the front because the troops either go forward or die. The military used to sink the ships so that the troops knew they go forward or die. If im going to a deer lease and get stuck 5 feet into it... I need to go backwards and come back another day.
LOL I don't remember the WARN rep I was talking to years ago, but he told me the average customer only needs to pull their vehicle 3.5' to get out of trouble and the best location for a recreational winch is in the rear (I really like the multi mount concept, but doesn't work on a full size diesel truck). We mount winches to the front of our vehicles for expeditionary use and assistance mostly I think. Interestingly, agg. and forestry work requires a winch on the rear as well. Far as the Army, well, I was never a fan of moving in large columns, wearing uniforms, large pieces of equipment begging for ordinance to fall on it or anything conventional......However, everything and everyone has their place brother.
I like the idea of the fairlead mounted in effect to the center of the rear bumper behind the license plate. Nice and high, out of harms way, hidden for the most part by the license plate from prying eyes. I continue to struggle with a spare tire option for the rear, but we will work it out.