#Winch hook isolator driver#

Just looking at the area between the battery and the contactor/relay you are probably looking at a space of about a foot or two at most. The way most of us use our jeeps means that the engine bay temps will be higher than normal ( slow moving while rock crawling or getting stuff caked in mud while overworking the engine and not going anywhere fast ), then we have to look at the running around on bumpier roads than a normal vehicle encounters, and we have to look at the flex of the body in relation to the frame, motor, bracketry etc. Environmental concerns, vehicle use, routing hazards, a lot more than just the current rating needed. Ok, there are a lot more considerations than just current draw when adding wiring to a vehicle. Then again if you are constantly pulling 10k lb loads then you should probably get a bigger winch and then you will need to have the bigger contactor.Īlso remember that a constant 500a draw will need to have a power cable of at least 4/0 to handle it without a risk of meltdown and shorting out your power source (very bad to do) The 6ga welding cable supplied for power cable with the winch is rated for a constant draw of about 200-250 amps depending on the number of strands in it. Unless you are constantly pulling 10k lb loads with it the relay you are looking at is a bit overkill. My relay is a Cole Herse brand that I am pretty sure is 200a constant 600a intermittent draw rated contacts and was right around $40. I'll have to find the specs to be certain but that current draw sounds about right for mine also.

I have the older version of that winch with a steel cable. You can certainly run that one but there are other contactors available for less cost that will do the job. Are you planning to always pull 10K lbs to draw your maximum current? It appears the instructions may mention doing a 6A in-line fuse on the positive wires run to the controller from each battery.You are on the right track. The question is do you need any other in-line fuses. It appears the kit comes with everything needed for this setup just need to wire it up. I am considering Fourrunners new cable setup with military battery clampsĢ)Dual Battery Wiring - I will be using the IBS setup from Slee. I know snake did not do this due to short distance of wire and low likelihood of a short.ī)Also do i need to run a fuse in the line that is controlling the solenoid from the switch and what amp fuse do I run.Ĭ)Do you guys replace the factory battery clamps or what do you do to set this up. My main question is wiring in the 500/700 solenoid to cut off power to the winch.Ī)Do I also need a 500 amp fuse in line as well between the battery and solenoid - and then run a wire from PAC-500 solenoid to winch solenoid. Heres the questions?ġ)Winch wiring - So my understanding is if I move the winch solenoid under the hood I will have to extend the cables going to the winch for pos/neg. I am also planning on installing a dual battery system and have ordered SLEE's Intelligent Battery System setup as well. I have been reading about putting a solenoid like the PAC-500 in line as well to be able to shut off power to the winch.

#Winch hook isolator driver#

I have a warn M12K winch that I plan on moving the solenoid under the hood just in front of the driver side battery. I have a couple questions for the wiring experts. I have been reading post after post and was up to 230AM last night trying to figure this out. So I need some help with some wiring questions.