How long are the electrical cables to the battery, and what size/type of battery is best to use ( winch to be mounted on a tilting flatbed trailer)?
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The cables where short for my side by side I had to buy more cable wire it would work for a four wheeler if you are going to have the battery with in about 4 ft of the winch should be good if not buy so 6 gauge wire add to it. AS FAR AS the battery any 12 volt battery will work what matter is how often you going to use it and if the battery is being charged back up like me I just have a 12 volt lawn motor battery but my side by side charges the battery as I am riding it if you are going to use alot without be charged get a deep cycle marine battery if not goi to use much but not hooked to charge regular car battery should be fine hope this helps The cables where short for my side by side I had to buy more cable wire it would work for a four wheeler if you are going to have the battery with in about 4 ft of the winch should be good if not buy so 6 gauge wire add to it. AS FAR AS the battery any 12 volt battery will work what matter is how often you going to use it and if the battery is being charged back up like me I just have a 12 volt lawn motor battery but my side by side charges the battery as I am riding it if you are going to use alot without be charged get a deep cycle marine battery if not goi to use much but not hooked to... » Read More The cables where short for my side by side I had to buy more cable wire it would work for a four wheeler if you are going to have the battery with in about 4 ft of the winch should be good if not buy so 6 gauge wire add to it. AS FAR AS the battery any 12 volt battery will work what matter is how often you going to use it and if the battery is being charged back up like me I just have a 12 volt lawn motor battery but my side by side charges the battery as I am riding it if you are going to use alot without be charged get a deep cycle marine battery if not goi to use much but not hooked to charge regular car battery should be fine hope this helps « Show Less
81753
I can't give you the exact number on cable length, but they are not short. If your battery is going to be riding on the trailer I would go with a quailty deep cycle. Buy as much battery as you can afford. Hope that helps.
1131582
A 12 volt 7 amp battery works best ! If you try to use a larger size, it probably will not fit inside the control panel and not charge as fast or all the way.
1700420
yes the battery works well for stuff like that runs my winch very easily i would just make sure your alternator is up to par ... i have a weak one so the winch still draws a lot from the battery but it still works despite weaker alternator my previous battery did not
363578
I've got a 12volt everlast marine battery. Seemed a little big for my pontoon but it works just fine. Don't have a fish finder yet but depending on the size of boat your using I'm sure connecting it to the battery wouldn't hurt. That's what I plan on doing.
678476
You will need a mounting plate for the winch that is specific to your atv. Warn makes mounting plates for just about anything out there. As far as wiring goes, everything you should need is in the box with the winch. Make sure you follow the instructions thoroughly! Set some time aside because it is going to be a 5-6 hour job. Good luck!
1304088
I use mine on my boat to keep the battery charged between trips (no shore power). The cables measure 8 feet but I lose some distance getting to the battery in the battery well of the boat. Mine has been out in the weather for a year and still works great. I'm still trying to find a better way to carry it out into the gulf on the boat when I go fishing.
188169
I think the winch is just about maxed out with 65', the issue with putting more on would be keeping the cable out of the gear mesh.
380676
Each battery cord (2) measures 4'6". Maximum extension length would be somewhat less than that, depending on the specific configuration of the installation.
256354
The vehicle will need to have a battery plug (identical to Amazon's Battery Quick Connect Plug Kit from Driver Recovery Products) at the rear of the vehicle. The kit comes with a plug, short cable for the winch and a in-line battery circuit breaker for protection. It also has the handle, attached to the winch body, for emergency use. Lastly, the wireless remote is outstanding.
161604
Its pretty long. The connectors that go to the battery are probably about 5 or 6 feet long. Then the cord that goes to the wall is another 6 feet. It comes with 2 types of cables, bother interchange with the base of the unit. Its got alligator clamps, and side post connectors. Alligators are going to be best for connecting quickly, since the side post connectors have to be bolted on via the battery's little bolts. That's why I don't like side post batteries.
899485
You can certainly connect it directly to the battery; however that connection needs to be fused appropriately. Also, "the winch" you referenced may be an issue since the auxiliary fuse panel is only rated for 100 amps. If you wire directly to the battery I would ensure that you have an inline 100 amp fuse close to your battery. I installed mine with a reset-able breaker (100 amp) between the battery and the fuse panel.
2251449
#2/0 gauge black stranded starter cable would work best, especially if you're looking at a seven foot run. (I have three of these units and use #2 gauge on all of them.) Such is available at most any local auto parts store, but am not certain if they come in seven foot lengths. Be certain you use a deep-cycle marine battery. Just today I purchased one at a local Walmart; needed it as a back-up. (See Raymond R's comment below.)
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I don't have access to the unit at his time. Hose is probably about one foot long, maybe a bit longer. The unit needs to be placed close to the tire, and may need to be stood on end if the valve stem on the tire is at the 12 o'clock position. I don't know how long the electrical plug in cord is. Probably long enough to reach a front or back tire form the vehicle's dash. Definitely not long enough to get back to a trailer wheel though a 12 volt fitting in a boat or a 12V portable jump box would work.
2168591
I do not know about the cable length but I would guess 30 feet. I actually replaced it with a heavier cable because I had a long run to the charge controller. The charge controller does not show voltage, but the inverter does. Your mounts will depend on the pitch of your roof. I built mine so I could adjust them 4 times a year. They cost about $350 for the aluminum angle and screws and bolts. If you are not worried about the panel angle you can do it for much less with little loss in effectiveness. I purchase this package because it is sold by most big name retailers (Sears, Home Depot, Target, Costco, Lowes) which was the best recommendation I could ask for. I have owned the set for six months and could not be happier. Grape Solar customer service is fantastic and will answer any question your have. Just email them. I am a big fan.
2277641
How many batteries depends on what you plan to run and for how long. Don't bother with anything bigger than 14 AWG for the 120V side.
1350046
Don't now what size it is considered but my advice would be to get a winch instead, I have some voltage problems with my ATV as I have had to replace the starter and stator before, sometimes the lift will only lift a few inches off the ground and no more, if I spray a little WD-40 on it when its cold like it is now it works better, but I plan on getting a new ATV with a winch for the future.
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I have it bolted to a winch plate mount. The winch bolts to the bottom if the plate, and the fairlead bolts to the raised section of the mount. The cable runs thru the hole in the mount and thru the rollers. Search for a winch mount to see what it looks like. Hope this helped.