Alternative circuit breaker for Badlands 12,000 winch?

[BiggSean]

I just finished installing a Badlands 12,000 winch on my 80 series today, and it performs quite well. I'm not too impressed with the cheesy thermal circuit breaker they include, as there really isn't an elegant way to install it.

I believe that it is comprised of three individual 50 amp breakers. Is there an aftermarket circuit breaker that I can wire inline that would allow for a cleaner installation? Perhaps one that has a switch that can be mounted to the battery tray? Would I go with a 150amp breaker?

 

[Pin_Head]

They sink up to 500 amps, so it can't be a circuit breaker. More likely it is a thermal switch that opens at a limit temperature.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

This is what I use.....

Get all the juice you need and only when you need it

 

[vangasman]

We have these on all the trucks that have liftgates. When they pop a small arm comes out and you just push it back in and you can test them as well. A liftgate is just a winch motor hooked to hydraulics. https://www.inlad.com/UserFiles/Image/breaker_lg flatbed.jpg