Winch isolation switch

[MudRunnerTD]

I found an old thread (2011) where you explained isolating the hand controller wires. There was an image however that is now not being shown by Photobucket.
Any chance you still have that image?

Yeah I will somewhere. Photobucket has created kaos across the forum. At least 5 years of my post would of have been hosted there. Can you quote me there and I will see if I can back door it to find the specific image on my photobucket

[Daveyboyjunior]

I agree with your issue with Photobucket.
We're having massive probs here in the UK also..
On thread.. Anderson connectors under the bonnet, just connect when needed.

[bazzaboy]

I use one of these on the negative post of the battery to isolate the winch power ...........

[Mc4by]

Is it viable to put a switch to the controller wires rather than the bigger winch to battery wires?
That way it is only a small switch and nothing works if the controller isn't active.

[MudRunnerTD]

Is it viable to put a switch to the controller wires rather than the bigger winch to battery wires?
That way it is only a small switch and nothing works if the controller isn't active.

yes that is what i was saying. Much easier to do.

[stevemc181]

I used an IB-500 amp relay the same as this in my Pajero. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Install-B...-/131350135835
I bought it back when the exchange rate was a lot better, I've since removed it from the Paj and will install it in the Patrol when I get around to it. Makes it easy to flip a switch in the cab for winch power and with it off there is no worries about a high current live wire to the winch being on 24/7. A simple isolator will do the same thing, but what can I say, I'm a lazy bastard and I don't need to lift the bonnet to flip a switch

[the evil twin]

Agree ^^^^

If you want to go to the bother of isolating then IMHO the hi-current is the go.
Accomplishes the same as a switch in the lo voltage control circuit but has further advantages.

[PeeBee]

I use one of these on the negative post of the battery to isolate the winch power ...........

I would think you would still have an earth path via the bullbar/winch casing and earth strap from battery? If anything this isolation should be on the positive I think.

[bazzaboy]

I would think you would still have an earth path via the bullbar/winch casing and earth strap from battery? If anything this isolation should be on the positive I think.

If you wire the solenoid & winch ground wires via this battery isolator , the winch will not operate. It's a cheap and reliable option.

[PeeBee]

If wire the solenoid & winch ground wires via this battery isolator , the winch will not operate. It's a cheap and reliable option.

Yes, agree, I should have been clearer in my message.