Winch Power Cable Wiring with Disconnect

[theguygrm]

I spent far too many hours researching and buying parts for my ComeUp 9.5rs winch install.

I really wanted some way of power disconnect, such that I can disconnect power from the winch in case of an emergency and keep power from the winch when not in use.

I considered just buying a fuse, but realized that the size I would need would nearly be the current I’d see in a dead short situation - rendering the fuse useless.

Instead, I decided to install an EV200 contactor, normally used for the main power on an EV battery pack. It’s mounted on a custom made bracket, and wired to the aux switch.

Power cables are 2awg, wrapped in tesa tape, with VTE terminal insulators.

Goal was to make this look nearly stock. I think I did it.

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[Camaroboi13]

I like that idea. I spent 7 dollars on mine, didn’t put much thought into it, but it gets the job done

I put the same 7 dollar connector in the bed for my air compressor. It works ??

one day I might put them on switches, but for now I’m ok with it. Yours looks pretty simple, I like simple ?

 

[Shift Happens]

I like the idea of a winch cut off. Feels like a requirement IMO. I really need to find a bracket for a setup like this. I can't fab my own.

 

[theguygrm]

I like the idea of a winch cut off. Feels like a requirement IMO. I really need to find a bracket for a setup like this. I can't fab my own.

I’ll send you the cad file if you want to make this bracket. I had it made by send cut send and it was to my door in a week.

 

[Shift Happens]

I’ll send you the cad file if you want to make this bracket. I had it made by send cut send and it was to my door in a week.

Yes please, that would be great!
Thanks

 

[KG4NEL]

I didn't have a disconnect for my JKUR's XD9k installation, and I don't know how something worse didn't happened when I was hit head-on. For the JLUR, I really like the idea of the American Adventure Labs mounting plate for the Deep Blue Sea disconnect. Looks very integrated.

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