Warn power interrupt kit - switch question

[mdyucca]

Depends on the winch. Some at full power pull well over 400.

I run a cable from the battery positive to one side of the winch solenoid.
From that same terminal, I go with a short cable up to that plow fuse.
That way I'm using one cable to power both winch and plow since they will never be operated at the same time (not physically possible anyway)
Then of course from the output of the solenoid - to the winch.
Both the plow and winch have negative cables running up to the battery. It would be nice if I could tie the winch negative to the plow negative and have one single ground cable going up to the battery. May consider that some day but it would mean a junction out there "somewhere" so again, maybe not.

Good information! I will keep this in mind should I ever install a plow or other High amperage mod. The plow is really unlikely. I am in Southern California and the only snow I see is at Disneyland going up the Matterhorn!

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[nickd]

Used the warm power interrupt kit and fabri-cobbled my own bracket to mount the solenoid. Used aux switches so didn't have to run a switch to the cab. Finally wrapped all hot wires in a teflon loom. Was a little bit of work to wire it correctly but happy with how it turned out.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Used the warm power interrupt kit and fabri-cobbled my own bracket to mount the solenoid. Used aux switches so didn't have to run a switch to the cab. Finally wrapped all hot wires in a teflon loom. Was a little bit of work to wire it correctly but happy with how it turned out.

Nice and neat and the wrap will add another layer of protection.

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

Please add me to the list for a JTRD plate for my 21 too.

I will post as soon as it is confirmed to fit properly. Thanks!

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

Thanks to 22EcoDs for testing the Under hood electrical plate! He has confirmed that using the electrical plate of the diesel fuse box is possible. The hole pattern is slightly shorter so with the current batch of plates I have in stock you will need to enlarge one of the holes slightly to make the plate fit. I will adjust for that in the next batch I have produced. See attached photos of the fitment test.

 

[Jessup]

Used the warm power interrupt kit and fabri-cobbled my own bracket to mount the solenoid. Used aux switches so didn't have to run a switch to the cab. Finally wrapped all hot wires in a teflon loom. Was a little bit of work to wire it correctly but happy with how it turned out.

Looks great man. Trying to figure out similar clean mounting solution

 

[Supazuk]

Warning: I am not someone who uses their winch very often. However, I have seen lots of YouTube videos! ?

A consideration:

Many folks highly recommend raising the hood before/during winching to help prevent hooks or shackles hitting or going through the windshield. Apparently, vehicle occupants can be severely injured or killed as a result. An under-hood mounted switch could be a really good excuse to open the hood while using the winch.

Most times I am using a winch I have to drive my vehicle, hence the hood needs to be down so I can see where I am driving. Similarly if I am recovering someone else, I need to be in my vehicle with the hood down so i can see their actions and at the same time anchor/ brake and maintain RPM ( I know there are options in Tazer to do this ...its easier to do it the analog way)

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Most times I am using a winch I have to drive my vehicle, hence the hood needs to be down so I can see where I am driving. Similarly if I am recovering someone else, I need to be in my vehicle with the hood down so i can see their actions and at the same time anchor/ brake and maintain RPM ( I know there are options in Tazer to do this ...its easier to do it the analog way)

Yes, and if you have done your homework, done everything right, the risk of something coming back at you is really small to non-existent. It's when people connect to stupid places or use inferior parts, don't check their accessories or lines/cables/ropes, use ball mounts as a connecting point and so on they get into trouble. The more you know and the slower you go, the safer you are.
Almost everyone who gets hurt has done something wrong - sometimes it's silly-wrong. Like - what were they even thinking - or were they?

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