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**VetteVet** · 03-02-2017, 10:46 PM

How about running the winch positive cable off the starter solenoid, tied in with the main battery cable, and just run the winch off the main battery when you need it. You'd just have to run the truck and the alternator would help with the power load on the main battery? You might half to upgrade the main battery to an 800 AH but your alternator would handle the load. You could try it with the 650 and maybe that would be enough.

Do you have the specs on the winch"s amperage draw?
I'm just thinking out loud here.

03-02-2017, 10:46 PM	#7
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,703	Re: Ramp Rat winch How about running the winch positive cable off the starter solenoid, tied in with the main battery cable, and just run the winch off the main battery when you need it. You'd just have to run the truck and the alternator would help with the power load on the main battery? You might half to upgrade the main battery to an 800 AH but your alternator would handle the load. You could try it with the 650 and maybe that would be enough. Do you have the specs on the winch"s amperage draw? I'm just thinking out loud here. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.