Replacement winch remote

[duggy]

My truck recently got broken into and they took my recovery gear bag which included an ARB snatch strap, my winch remote for my Badlands 12k winch and various other straps, recovery shackles. I don't know what some hoodlums would do with that stuff except piss me off.

The snatch strap I can buy easily, but what about the remote? Any ideas on where to get one?

 

[Gottagetone]

Try these guys, TUFF STUFF Winch Remote - 12ft Wired - 3 Prong Connector | TruckandWinch.com I had to replace my Smittybilt motor, they wanted $225, and the Tuff Stuff motor, $75, bolted right up. The guys were very helpful and as it turns out most of these winches are made very close to each other.

 

[Razorbackcruiser]

Is it a three or five prong? I'll bet it's not compatible, but I've got a used warn 3 prong I'd let go of cheap if does. Still looks pretty good.

 

[TomH]

Have you tried Harbor Freight?

 

[duggy]

It's a 5 prong but is nothing like the smittybilts. I have just confirmed that the remote for the superwinch will not work without some extensive modding.

Harbor Freight store will not carry one as I have inquired to them already.....I have inquired to their online parts department but I am still waiting to hear back.

 

[TomH]

Sorry if I was a little short in my reply. The reason I asked is because a lot of people have been buying those Badland winches. One of the arguments against buying them is availability of replacement parts. It would seem a controller should be one of the easiest things to replace and if it's a problem to get one of those, then other parts may be even harder to get.

Keep us posted on the HF support for the replacement controller. I'm sure others would be interested to hear how things go with them.

 

[Pin_Head]

Worst case is you would need to buy the matching plug for the tuff stuff controller for an extra $18, or you could buy the wireless remote controller for $38. A 3 wire controller will work for all Chinese solenoid packs I have seen.

 

[Betarocker]

Buy the entire winch that is identical to your's. Remove the remote. Return the new winch with the excuse there is no remote with it. Unethical, but you'll have the remote.

 

[duggy]

hey guys

I wanted to post an update that harbor freight parts department had a replacement for $13. I bought two just in case one ceases to work or gets lost. their parts department number is tel:1-800-423-2567