Installing 12V winch into a 24V vehicle : possible ?

I'll second that - we had a 12v winch and in addition to pull-power issues, it caused some odd electrical events when operating(e.g. messing up the radio), then we changed for a 24v and never had a problem again. If you can - go for a 24v.

I wd like to correct my previous statement on my ride : it is not using 4.TD engine, instead using SD33T engine ... just realised after getting the engine number seen with SD33T code ..

I have now converted it into a 12 V system, and installed a WARN XD9000i 12 V winch ... I do have annoying electrical problem like radio and power window on off unintentionally .. but I think it is due to bad set up even from 24 V time ... will try to find way to sort this out .. slowly .. :)

AAAh the real origanal turbo deisel motor. Strong not fast!


Tim

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Originally Posted by Kusuma

Thanks AB for you reply. One of my friend also said so.

If I do that, would it cause unbalance current bank between the two batteries as the winch will only draw current from one battery ? Any bad impact during recharging both batteries by the 24V alternator ? I am worry one battery will be overcharged and blown up before the other one fully charged ..

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That won't cause any problems at all the batteries are hooked up in series and will equalise.

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Originally Posted by eddietrx

That won't cause any problems at all the batteries are hooked up in series and will equalise.

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No they won't... they need to be in parallel to equalise not series.

In series a "high" battery will not equalise or help charge a "low" one.

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

You will find also that allot of the comp guys are "upgrading" their GQs to 24v just to run a 24v winch as it runs and pulls much faster than a 12volt winch will.

Chasing a 24v conversion for your winch is a winner here for sure.

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If you check these comp trucks you will find 12v winch solenoids switching 24v to (12v) winch motor
this makes winch faster & stronger (despite running a 12v winch motor on 24v this practice actually lasts quite well ask the comp boys ? )

Steve.