Installing a winch electrical considerations?

[LanceIto]

Anyone using a quick disconnect? I was thinking about removing the winch completely to minimize wear due to UV and road salt. This would solve parasitic draw too.

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[GI_Jo_Nathan]

Anyone using a quick disconnect? I was thinking about removing the winch completely to minimize wear due to UV and road salt. This would solve parasitic draw too.

I did the belt and suspenders method on mine, switch and disconnect. The bonus is my jumper cables hook into the quick disconnect. Flaming River makes good switches.

 

[LanceIto]

Sorry I must have scrolled right by that. My bad. Question? Why both a disconnect and switch? Meaning to a dip sh!t like me is there benefits to having both. Also I am thinking disconnect in the winch side of the switch so I can easily remove the winch if necessary.

 

[cynicalrider]

Sorry I must have scrolled right by that. My bad. Question? Why both a disconnect and switch? Meaning to a dip sh!t like me is there benefits to having both. Also I am thinking disconnect in the winch side of the switch so I can easily remove the winch if necessary.

How often are you removing the winch though? Not exactly an easy throw on/throw off setup unless you are doing a hitch mounted cradle.

I get annoyed just moving my morrflate kit between two trucks and got a second snatch strap to keep in this truck full time. There will be a time where you don't feel like putting the winch on, go out and then regret it. It's Murphy's law.

 

[RollEmUp]

I used this tied in to an aux switch.

Ditto. Figured if I’m in a position where I need my winch, I may not be in the best position to pop the hood and make any connections. Aux to Warn 62132 Solenoid to winch. Use any aux switch you like

 

[LanceIto]

I have the RC high mount. I think the 4 winch mounting bolts are easily accessed. I live in region with bad winter and mag chloride. I was considering taking the winch off if I dont have a trip planned for a month or so. But I guess the reality is I would just leave it on.

 

[nottinbe]

Anyone using a quick disconnect? I was thinking about removing the winch completely to minimize wear due to UV and road salt. This would solve parasitic draw too.

I used this so that when I need to pull the skid plate (which the winch is mounted to) it's easy to get it out of the way.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H4KXXZS

 

[Bodge Garage]

Sorry I must have scrolled right by that. My bad. Question? Why both a disconnect and switch? Meaning to a dip sh!t like me is there benefits to having both. Also I am thinking disconnect in the winch side of the switch so I can easily remove the winch if necessary.

I did a switch and disconnect because my jumper cables are set up with the connector already so they just plug in. I leave the connector hooked up for daily driving but flip the switch off. Just a preference I guess.

 

[Bronco1010]

I went with a disconnect.

How many amps is the fuse that you used?

 

[Richterman]

How many amps is the fuse that you used?

500 amps

 

[Bronco1010]

500 amps

Wow thats alot. Does it really need to be that much to stop it from popping?

 

[Richterman]

I don't know. i have a EVO 12 and the max current is 400amps, so i went 500 on the fuse

 

[cynicalrider]

Wow thats alot. Does it really need to be that much to stop it from popping?

It can spike a lot under load.

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/1...t=A winch can draw in,battery flat in no time.

 

[Bronco1010]

Thanks for the info! I have a warn evo 10s. Warn's specs say it runs at 358 amps at 10,000lbs.

That being said, in you more experienced opinion, would a 400 amp mega be enough or will I need to trial by error?

 

[cynicalrider]

Thanks for the info! I have a warn evo 10s. Warn's specs say it runs at 358 amps at 10,000lbs.

That being said, in you more experienced opinion, would a 400 amp mega be enough or will I need to trial by error?

Yeah that should be fine just carry a spare just in case either way.

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