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Joined: 25 Aug 2018 Posts: 20 Location: Milton Keynes
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 19:33 Post subject: Winch Problem, no problem. |
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I had a day off today, High winds so I can't climb trees, A project I had in mind was sorting a towbar mountable winch for my Delica. I don't need a huge recovery winch as they seem to go where you want, also it could be used on anything with a towbar.
I lashed up a proof of concept useing a scrap trailer hitch with a 2" pipe, an old scaffold clamp and a few bolts. Its only a 2000lb winch so welding will come if its any good.
My Delica has a good bar and a fully working 12v socket in the back plus the lamp which works (my Pajero had the same, ace).
Idea was to use the socket and/or a full length wire clipped onto the battery, the socket would be great right in place comes with a good seat and the back door will keep the rain off.
Sorted, but then I thought the wire up to the back will be old and not rated for a winch, be corroded so I looked on the forums but found nothing to specific, some fella from Aus is going to uprate his wire and maybe I could do the same
Then it hit, i will be Towing my caravan so why not fit a second plug for power that will do it. I can post a few picture and a costing if anyone wants.
Nothing ground breaking but the proccess was fun. Will
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Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16291 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 14:57 Post subject: |
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The type of cable used on towbar sockets is too thin and will get very hot, if not melt, in use. You teally need something thicker, like 50 core and use Jensen plugs to connect the winch when required.
You can see some photos and wiring info, of my setup, on this post:- http://www.MDOCUK.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=38291
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