Multi Mount Winch Options.

[BackCountryPunk]

I picked up a used Warn M6000 this summer, and have been s.l.o.w.l.y been getting around to mounting it on my truck. Anyways, the cradle & receiver mount are all sorted & ready to go.

Now my big issue is sorting out the wiring for it.

What have folks been using for a wiring harness? I'm set to mount it front or rear, and would like to have an option of killing the power to either/both ends when not in use.

Also, what are folks using for the quick connects? I've been toying around with the idea of using camlocks (simmilar to the type that the movie industry use when running SOW cables for temp power).

I tried searching but have only been able to find discussions on mounting options.

 

[ntsqd]

Most folks use the Anderson plugs commonly found on electric fork lifts. If you move the direction control relays to the truck, then both cables to either end will be dead unless you're actively winching. Alternately you could put a battery kill switch (like those used on race cars) on the power lead.

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

Welcome to MUD! Tell us about your vehicle and your intended use.

What is your want/need of a vehicle recovery winch?

Are you aware of the main short comings of the removal mount electric winch?

Regards,

Alan

 

[BackCountryPunk]

*ntsqd: thanks for the advice on moving the relays to the truck, thats a good idea.

*JosiesLC: Its an 86 Runner, primarily used for backcountry access (hiking, skiing, etc), the winch is mostly for unstucking on x-ditches and the odd slide into a snow bank, not "serious" crawling or the like. I know that multi mounts have some draw backs such as poor approach/departure angles, not good for side pulls, etc. But for an extra card up my sleeve, these are factors I'm willing to trade.

Edited to add: thanks for the input!

 

[soenke]

Hey,

we prepered the rear winch mount with a Rockinger Varioblock Wechselsystem Rockinger Varioblock Basisplatte ohne Wechselplatte

and a NATO outlet ( drivers side ).

We usually use it for a NATO plug with a thick wire for battery jump and the Varioblock for the trailer hitch ( here with out the hitch so we can open the door completly )

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

"BCP," it should work fine for that use. Be sure to pack a "snatch block" (aka a pulley), a tree saver strap, and a couple "D" ring shackles along with the winch.


Like "ntsqd" wrote, those quick connect/disconnect "Anderson" plugs work really well.

Good luck!

Alan


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*JosiesLC: Its an 86 Runner, primarily used for backcountry access (hiking, skiing, etc), the winch is mostly for unstucking on x-ditches and the odd slide into a snow bank, not "serious" crawling or the like. I know that multi mounts have some draw backs such as poor approach/departure angles, not good for side pulls, etc. But for an extra card up my sleeve, these are factors I'm willing to trade.

Edited to add: thanks for the input!