Thread: Defender, 12Volt winch cables????

I would go the biggest you can get.

I used welding cables (The ones that go from the arc welder to the hand piece)

Can't recall the size (australian cable size references confuse the hell out of me)

............but they were big - thick cables

Originally Posted by MW.TD5 Defender

I am presently tidying up the wiring in my Defender and will be installing an SC80 to control 3 Batteries ( 1 in camper ).

I have been talking to Tim from Traxide ( Drivesafe ) and he suggested that I ask Other Defender drivers what size cabling they have used from the Battery to the Winch. Due to the longer run from under seat to winch extra size wiring is required.

Your suggestions/ideas are greatly appreciated

Thanks

Mal

Mate I would get the ''full current'' load spec for your winch and then talk to an auto electrician to get the sizes required for the lenght of run. Make sure its an automotive cable as the insulation on the cable is just as important.

Justin

I know you're asking about deefers but I thought I'd add my two bob's worth in regards to my disco setup. I've got my winch control box inside the bonnet near the RHS firewall, so a decent length run to the winch. I erred on the side of caution and used AWG #2 cabling. With proper crimping, shielding and heat shrink on the terminal lugs you can't go wrong

Thanks for the replies.
I have a length of multi strand, very flexible cable used to earth Overhead 22000 volt lines. I know the more strands the more capacity as the current travels on the outside of the wire ( More strands = more surface area ).
All I have to do is find it. This cable is thicker than the battery leads and I am already using a length of it to earth the Winch.

Originally Posted by MW.TD5 Defender

Thanks for the replies.
I have a length of multi strand, very flexible cable used to earth Overhead 22000 volt lines. I know the more strands the more capacity as the current travels on the outside of the wire ( More strands = more surface area ).
All I have to do is find it. This cable is thicker than the battery leads and I am already using a length of it to earth the Winch.

I hope your earthing at the battery -VE

I had the auto electrician fit an isolator into my winch wiring as there was a reported spate of mischeif happening with winch equiped trucks in the area.He specified 200amp capacity if that helps. Don

9000lb winch will pull anything up to 480amps

Why not save a pile of $$$ and just leave the +ve cable OFF the battery