electric trailer winch
Submitted by wez0062 on Thu, 2018-01-04 08:04
hey guys, i am installing a electric winch on my trailer to pull the boat on with. I am going to use the wiring loom supplied with the kit. Just wondering if there are any issues with running direct from the car battery while idling, as i am hearing that having a battery on the trailer is better, but i don't want to go that route. Surely the wiring kit supplied would be suitable !!
Any thoughts / advice is welcome
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Wez0062
Vinesh87
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Wez depends on the winch and
Wez depends on the winch and the load??
A powerwinch or the lower geared ones normally of a anderson plug from the car.
But ones like mine ( draws 600amps) and def needs its own battery on trailer. This is a much more expensive way to go!
Cheers Vinnie
wez0062
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winch
thanks Vinnie, i have a Powerwinch 912, and really would like to use the wiring loom ( with Anderson plug) running off the car battery
Wez0062
Vinesh87
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912 all good. Uses 60a
912 all good. Uses 60a breaker on the lead and just needs a anderson plug on the back of the car from normall battery. Just leave car running.
I use to have a pw but it was just underpowered for my boat! Should be ok if your multiroller?
Cheers Vinnie
wez0062
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thanks mate
thanks mate
Wez0062
Anyfishwilldo (not verified)
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I have a 60A breaker you can
I have a 60A breaker you can have if you need one... just pay for postage and it's yours, think I paid $60 odd for it. It's just sitting around.
squalis
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winch
I have the next model up and have it directly wired ,no probs just keep the car motor running. The problem with trailer mount is that thieves are active at boat ramps and they are well equiped. Bold as brass and dont care what damage is done in removing.
wez0062
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thanks
thanks, thats what i wanted to hear :)
Wez0062
The Saint
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Wez,I'm running a 912
Wez,
I'm running a 912 Powerwinch off my car battery using an Anderson Plug and no problems at all.
wez0062
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thanks
thanks Saint, now i am feeling much happier about the whole thing. I want it neat & tidy
Wez0062
The Saint
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Any plans for another Shark
Any plans for another Shark Bay trip Wez ?I met you up there last April, when the wind wouldn't let up !
Not going this year but have booked April/May 2019.
wez0062
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SHARK BAY
Hi Saint, no mate, promised myself i would not drag the boat that far again, as we had only 2 size snapper landed over 10 days. Want to try closer to home, maybe Greenhead or Leewan
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macca85
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Run mine off a jump starter
Run mine off a jump starter pack. Works a treat and take the jump starter on the boat as a back up. Don’t use the winch when with mates and just drive on but if it’s with the old man the winch is a lifesaver