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Old 09 April 2016, 19:37   #41
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Am I missing something...?

Probably


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Old 09 April 2016, 19:40   #42
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Looks good Dave. I've got mine all wire up to car battery with long leads to winch. Did it that way as I really never see me using another car.


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i assume you must have circa 20ft of wire to your car battery?

have you measured the amp draw?

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Old 09 April 2016, 20:21   #43
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i assume you must have circa 20ft of wire to your car battery?



have you measured the amp draw?



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Paul my battery is in the boot. It's okay other people that have the same winch have done what I have and even taken it from a front loaded battery.


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Old 09 April 2016, 21:41   #44
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That's a SERIOUSLY hefty looking stainless box, then again, I wouldn't expect anything less!
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