My New Winch and First Load

Originally Posted by WoodmanYoel

fail hahahaha

I think there's a rotate option in photobucket not sure though.

How does it work? Do you have leads running from your battery all the way down yoru truck to the winch?

Running off the Pick up battery will result in many fried alternators, ask me how I know. I run mine off a semi battery and use leads off my pickup battery to recharge it.

Originally Posted by JohnC4X4

I run mine off a battery in the trailer that is connected in parallel with the trucks Battery whenever the trailer is hooked to the truck

I have installed a connection at the front and rear of the truck for doing jump starts and I use the rear to connect the trailer battery to the truck's battery and charging system
Lexan Plug Jump-Start Set with 500 Amp Clamps - Superior Signals | AW Direct

Have used the same setup on the 1995 F250, the 2002 F250 and currently on the 2008 F350
Never had a problem with alternators

Yeah I misread that part, I was running my winch directly off pickup battery and no battery on the trailer, while pickup was running, bad idea. Since I got a semi battery, I usually don't need to charge it in between winching sessions. I flip on my constant duty solenoid while going down the road and it charges up in no time flat.

Originally Posted by taterjuice

Running off the Pick up battery will result in many fried alternators, ask me how I know. I run mine off a semi battery and use leads off my pickup battery to recharge it.

I bought a WARN wiring kit that came with a solenoid which will fry IT first before it gets to my alternator. Gives me a bit of piece of mind!