What gauge wire for winch solenoid?

Saharaunlmtd

Caught the Bug

• Mar 12, 2013

• #1

I pulled my bumper this weekend to install my winch. Afterwards I determined there is no way the solenoid is going where it's intended. Does anybody know what gauge wire to use to extend it?

 

JK1

New member

• Mar 12, 2013

• #2

i used like 3 gauge here is my write up hope it helps http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?4649-not-just-another-winch-install

good luck:beer:

 

LGPow2006

New member

• Mar 12, 2013

• #3

It is all about the current draw... I would suggest matching to what was original or find the current in this chart. Always round the current up to the next wire size if you fall in between sizes.

https://www.eol.ucar.edu/rtf/facilities/isff/LOCAL_access_only/Wire_Size.htm

 

Saharaunlmtd

Caught the Bug

• Mar 12, 2013

• #4

JK1 said:

i used like 3 gauge here is my write up hope it helps http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?4649-not-just-another-winch-install

good luck:beer:

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Thanks so much. This was the thread I was looking for but I was looking in the wrong place.

 

Saharaunlmtd

Caught the Bug

• Mar 15, 2013

• #5

Can I mount my solenoid/control box vertically? It looks like it would fit straight up and down between my grille and lights. I think the wire length would be fine. I'd just have to make a mounting bracket.

 

C

CerOf

Member

• Mar 16, 2013

• #6

3, IMO is too small for a winch. My xd9000i warn will pull 400+ amps at maximum pull rating and over 200 amps pulling 4,000 lbs.

I'd go at least 2 gauge or thicker. Warn specs out a 2 from the factory. If a longer run of wire, for sure go up in thickness.


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