What is needed to run a winch

[Texas Nick]

Alright guys, i have a winch on order and have been thinking. Do i need to have some type of spod to run the winch? Would i be fine just connecting it straight to the battery, or would that cause it to die? Would the battery last? Or would i have to leave it unplugged until the time arrises for me to use it?

 

[Napalm]

Alright guys, i have a winch on order and have been thinking. Do i need to have some type of spod to run the winch? Would i be fine just connecting it straight to the battery, or would that cause it to die? Would the battery last? Or would i have to leave it unplugged until the time arrises for me to use it?

I left mine unplugged until it was needed for use. I originally had it connected at all times, but I found that my battery terminals were getting lose. I'd hook it up when I went off pavement and never had any issues that way.

 

[RockyJk]

Winches are usually wired straight to the battery, it won't kill your battery. They don't use power when not being used so no need to unplug it [emoji106]

 

[GraniteCrystal]

Plug straight into the battery and leave your Jeep running if possible while winching to reduce draw on the battery.

 

[Texas Nick]

Awesome feedback! Thank you guys very much!

 

[notnalc68]

Winches are usually wired straight to the battery, it won't kill your battery. They don't use power when not being used so no need to unplug it [emoji106]

^^^^^ that

 

[ScoobyCarolanNC]

If you get an AEV Procal it has a mode where you can set the engine to idle high while winching.

 

[Eezybreezy08]

^^^^^ that

I agree with that ^^^^^

 

[cozdude]

To run a winch all you need is a winch and a jeep with a battery to connect it to. You don't need some pos spod or some diy spod. You don't need to have a kill switch hooked up to it or disconnect it from the battery when your daily driving it.

 

[Armydog]

Actually all you need is a winch and a battery. I have a little portable 100lb old ass warn that I chain to a tree and use to pull other trees out to cut them up...... So technically, no jeep required. But I know that was not the point of this post, I was just bored and felt like posting something dumb. Thank you for your support

 

[el_chupo_]

I asked this a while back, here is the thread that had some information: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?22247-What-is-needed-to-add-a-winch

Most of it has been covered here, but there is some suggestions on terminals and battery's in there too.

 

[catahoula]

If you get an AEV Procal it has a mode where you can set the engine to idle high while winching.

Yup this! I got a Superchips for this. Have not done it yet.

 

[JK_Dave]

Can't believe no one mentioned this, but I added a circuit breaker in between the battery and the winch. I didn't want to fuse it in case I blew the fuse out on the trail. The circuit breaker works just like your house and flips off if the amperage spikes. Just a little safety measure I like to have.

 

[jeep670]

If you get an AEV Procal it has a mode where you can set the engine to idle high while winching.

What is a reasonable rpm to set while winching? Thx.

 

[WJCO]

Any spot I've needed it, I've just left the Jeep at idle. My winch spots have been short enough to not cause a huge drag on the battery. I just tell my wife to keep an eye on the volt gauge and battery light.

 

[Jkzinger]

I just winch at idle and have not had any problems.

 

[jeep670]

Thanks guys.