My DIY fitting of a Runva EWX1200 winch to a Nissan Patrol Genuine Bullbar

I have been looking at installing a 13.5XF Runva winch to fit to my Nissan Patrol Genuine Bullbar.

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The retailer had recommended a 11xp or a ewx1200. I was a bit concerned these may be a bit small but thanks to lucus30 who suggested that I can always do a a double or triple line pull one of these would be sufficient. On Monday I ordered a Runva EWX1200 Winch. It arrived three days later so I had a go at fitting it.

Well, unfortunately the winch will not bolt up as there is not enough room for the winch motor to fit between the bullbar mounting and the chassis. It misses by about 15mm

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After searching the forum it appears that I need to mount the winch upside down thanks to a post by MudRunnerTD. So I checked this out on my bullbar and it will bolt in upside down as long as there no other problems. I emailed the supplier for advice on fitting it upside down and they checked with Rumva.

The advice that Runva gave was, “That as long as the rope still goes in and out in the right directions it will be fine to install upside down. Just make sure the rope is feeding out of the hawes properly.” Excellent!!! and great after sales service.

So today I had another go at fitting it – upside down. Needed longer bolts for the top as the fairline needs to be fitted with the same bolts as the top of the winch and I had to extend the earth wire from the control unit to the motor. I will test it next weekend.

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Originally Posted by harrythomas

I have been looking at installing a 13.5XF Runva winch to fit to my Nissan Patrol Genuine Bullbar.

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The retailer had recommended a 11xp or a ewx1200. I was a bit concerned these may be a bit small but thanks to lucus30 who suggested that I can always do a a double or triple line pull one of these would be sufficient. On Monday I ordered a Runva EWX1200 Winch. It arrived three days later so I had a go at fitting it.

Well, unfortunately the winch will not bolt up as there is not enough room for the winch motor to fit between the bullbar mounting and the chassis. It misses by about 15mm

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After searching the forum it appears that I need to mount the winch upside down thanks to a post by MudRunnerTD. So I checked this out on my bullbar and it will bolt in upside down as long as there no other problems. I emailed the supplier for advice on fitting it upside down and they checked with Rumva.

The advice that Runva gave was, “That as long as the rope still goes in and out in the right directions it will be fine to install upside down. Just make sure the rope is feeding out of the hawes properly.” Excellent!!! and great after sales service.

So today I had another go at fitting it – upside down. Needed longer bolts for the top as the fairline needs to be fitted with the same bolts as the top of the winch and I had to extend the earth wire from the control unit to the motor. I will test it next weekend.

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Looks good. Let us know how it performs

They had difficulty fitting to an ARB deluxe bar too, but I think did the same thing.

And did you put in a isolate switch from the controller ?

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Originally Posted by lucus30

Looks good. Let us know how it performs

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I will let you konw. I need to pick up a three protector and a couple of bow shackles this week so I can try it.

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Originally Posted by dads tractor

And did you put in a isolate switch from the controller ?

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Not as yet, but I do plan to plus I also thought that I should install a fuse on the positive feed from the battery. Do you have a view on that?

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by harrythomas

Not as yet, but I do plan to plus I also thought that I should install a fuse on the positive feed from the battery. Do you have a view on that?

Thanks.

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My understanding is that most don't put fuses for a few reasons.

You need a pretty big fuse and need to carry spares and most will have a manual isolator fitted so its really only at risk of shorting while not isolated.

I'm sure others will have differing opinions

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Originally Posted by harrythomas

Not as yet, but I do plan to plus I also thought that I should install a fuse on the positive feed from the battery. Do you have a view on that?

Thanks.

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No mate keep it very simple cut the blue wire that runs to the power battery cable (middle large terminal )and spliced in 3mm twin core pair and ran back to switch in cab .Its only to break the circuit at the controller on the box on the front .If you use the remote and have the box isolated you will have full function through the remote . Tried to upload 3 pics but cant get it too happen tried AB's directions still no luck and not enough patience.

RUNVA 11000

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Sorry its so messy but 2 photos show the original wire layout and 2 show the red and black spliced in to go too cab switch .If a Mod has time feel free to tidy up .

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Originally Posted by lucus30

My understanding is that most don't put fuses for a few reasons.

You need a pretty big fuse and need to carry spares and most will have a manual isolator fitted so its really only at risk of shorting while not isolated.

I'm sure others will have differing opinions

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It was just a thought as I have the electric jacks on my camper fused but they only need a 60 Amp one and I guess the winch would need one much bigger. Just isolating it sounds easier. Thanks for your input.

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Originally Posted by dads tractor

No mate keep it very simple cut the blue wire that runs to the power battery cable (middle large terminal )and spliced in 3mm twin core pair and ran back to switch in cab .Its only to break the circuit at the controller on the box on the front .If you use the remote and have the box isolated you will have full function through the remote . Tried to upload 3 pics but cant get it too happen tried AB's directions still no luck and not enough patience.

RUNVA 11000

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Sounds like a interesting idea. Would be good to see the photos if you could get them loaded.