Installing Winch With Separate Battery In Bed Of Truck
Question:
If I am using a separate battery to run an ATV electric winch mounted in my pickup bed, does the rocker switch need to be connnected to that battery i.e. the power source or do I still need to connect the rocker switch to my pickup ignition?
asked by: George B
Expert Reply:
For the application you have described, I recommend using the Superwinch LT2000 Electric Utility Winch # 1120210. This system doesn't require a solenoid or splicing into the ignition circuit. I have attached a diagram showing the wiring for this utility winch.
To protect the winch battery in the bed of your truck, I recommend using a battery box. I have attached a link to all of our battery boxes for you.
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Superwinch LT2000 ATV Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 2,000 lbs
- Electric Winch
- ATV - UTV Winch
- 1-Stage Planetary Gear
- 1.0 HP
- 1001 - 2000 lbs
- 11 - 20 lbs
- Slow - 0 to 4 fpm
- No Remote
- Wire Rope
- Superwinch
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