They are on individual switches on my d-switch and set to momentary, won't be an issue.
It's unsafe to set up switches so it's even possible. At a minimum, program the D-Switch to disable each switch when the other is enabled (though it's not clear to me the unit is designed to ensure one is fully off before the other is engaged). Definitely properly fuse both power wires.
I think you are confused. All these are performing are signals to the winch to operate. They are not what the winch current runs through. My d-switch does allow me to set whatever fused amperage I wish though (its a solid state system) and I've set it quite low for these as I do with all my signal wires/switches.
Glad to see my old thread is still being referenced and the pictures are all still there. I really did put a lot of time into these posts...
and glad you got it working... it was going to take me awhile to get back up to speed to answer your question!Just did it, can confirm what I relayed above is correct
It has been awhile, but the "someone quoted you" notification in my email drew me back in. Still an active Jeeper, just have far less time these days to browse the forums.
My warning was more about using latching switches, however, it is true that I STILL don't know what operating the two at the same time would do and STILL am not willing to find out.
Would be curious if a switch pod is capable of being programmed this way. I would assume not, and thus probably why they tell you not to use them for winches.
I get what you're getting at. You're using momentary switches so they won't stay on. My concern (and thus the reason I used an (ON)/OFF/(ON) switch) is that you have two fingers (or one fat one) that is capable of pushing both the IN and OUT switches at the same time. If you're feeling bold and confident in your fuse settings, you could try pushing both and see what happens. That way you could share with the rest of us and put the mystery to rest. Disclaimer: I am not to be held responsible for any negative results, experiment at your own risk...
The snow was a bit over 2' up near the rubicon yesterday. Damn near window deep when I really buried it before ice house road.
We were in two feet of snow on, definitely not a Rubicon level trail, and the steepness of a few sections a made for a long day of winching and waiting.The snow was a bit over 2' up near the rubicon yesterday. Damn near window deep when I really buried it before ice hose road.
We were on wentworth springs rd, between Georgetown and loon lake, not the actual rubicon. Snow was pushing 7' in spots though.
To each their own. Just about everybody I wheel with runs Warns, and most of them spent the extra bucks for the fancy wireless controller version which (as you have discovered) always seems to be dead or having connectivity issues when you need it most. Not sure how you're getting 100x the versatility out of yours, but ok. I also prefer not to have a wired controller running through my window, or having to figure out where to set it out of the way when I'm not actively winching. In fact, I prefer not to have to go digging through my gear to find my controller in the first place. I flip on the winch power switch on my dash and I'm ready to go.
3 Jeeps, 3 wireless controllers, none have needed a battery or been plugged in yet. I don't need to dig through my gear as the controller goes in the center console and is always ready. Push power button and winch from the cab same as you. Or winch from the tree I hooked up to if alone or with a 2nd driver. Winch from behind the rig. The roof. From a much better vantage point when recovering another vehicle than I'd have fun the cab or anywhere you could reach with a wired controller. That's the 100x more versatility I was referring to. As a side note, public discussion forums are just that, and even if its YOUR thread good luck telling people they can't offer counter points. Even better luck telling them to leave because they disagree with you. I'm glad you like your in cab controls. As an electrician I appreciate the quality of your install. Still not worth my time or effort for me.
