P500 Steerimg wheel with buttons to operate winch

[Chooglin]

I have been looking into the idea of adding a steering wheel with buttons or adding some buttons to the stock wheel. I would like to operate my winch with these , it would make it so much easier while plowing snow (along with the reverse lever mod)

The options that I have looked at so far!

https://www.amazon.com/Miller-Edge-C182-12B-Conductor-Extends/dp/B00NG1LKQS/?tag=sxsweb24-20

https://www.amazon.com/WINOMO-Momentary-Button-Doorbell-Waterproof/dp/B01N7QADKO/?tag=sxsweb24-20


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Motion Raceworks Opposite Side Dual Push Button Steering Wheel Bracket With Red/Green Buttons & Weather Packs

 

[allgm1]

I would think it would be confusing having the buttons on the steering wheel, I saw a few years ago where popo has a shifter knob with the switches built into the top of it. I think with them on the wheel you'll be looking for them and trying to figure out which is which all the time.

 

[Chooglin]

I would think it would be confusing having the buttons on the steering wheel, I saw a few years ago where popo has a shifter knob with the switches built into the top of it. I think with them on the wheel you'll be looking for them and trying to figure out which is which all the time.

I don't think it would be confusing , but I do worry about the buttons being in the way and accidentally hitting them while driving.

 

[Duckhunt]

I don't think it would be confusing , but I do worry about the buttons being in the way and accidentally hitting them while driving.

I like the nice big buttons easy to hit with gloves. I've seen winch remote setups stuck to steering wheels. Nice no wiring but the buttons are tiny.

You could always throw a 2-pole switch on the dash to kill the steering wheel buttons??? What's one more switch!

 

[Montecresto]

I would think it would be confusing having the buttons on the steering wheel, I saw a few years ago where popo has a shifter knob with the switches built into the top of it. I think with them on the wheel you'll be looking for them and trying to figure out which is which all the time.

No, you learn it quick. The winch control on my Ranger is on the shifter and it’s great.....

 

[Montecresto]

You could always throw a 2-pole switch on the dash to kill the steering wheel buttons??? What's one more switch!

Yeah, great idea. Then you can lock them out when not in use and yes, we love adding switches....

 

[Chooglin]

You could always throw a 2-pole switch on the dash to kill the steering wheel buttons??? What's one more switch!

I was thinking the same thing!

 

[Mudder]

Or glue/duct tape a wireless remote to the hub, LOL. Southern Redneck comment, job done for price of a six pack.

 

[Red500]

Have you looked into steering wheel tilt&trim buttons like are used on boats

 

[Montecresto]

Have you looked into steering wheel tilt&trim buttons like are used on boats

Hmmmmmm.... Those work hydraulics right. Do you mean instead of a winch system?

 

[Firemedic530]

I mounted the rocker switch onto the gear shift knob on my neighbor's 700. That way he can raise and lower while shifting back and forth. Idk if that would help you or not on the 500.

 

[Chooglin]

Have you looked into steering wheel tilt&trim buttons like are used on boats

This is a great idea (same as handle bar winch switch) I am hoping to keep the two buttons farther apart though!

 

[Chooglin]

@Red500 I found this one and looks like I can make it work. Thanks for the idea !!!!

https://www.amazon.com/SeaStar-PT1000-1P-Single-Function-Control/dp/B00VWIKWP2/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Chooglin]

Decided to go with this one

https://www.amazon.com/T-H-Steering-Wheel-Control-Coiled/dp/B0000AXNQ9?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Red500]

Hmmmmmm.... Those work hydraulics right. Do you mean instead of a winch system?

The switches are electrical with three wires one common and one for up and down or for a winch in and out.

 

[Red500]

Decided to go with this one

https://www.amazon.com/T-H-Steering-Wheel-Control-Coiled/dp/B0000AXNQ9?tag=sxsweb24-20

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That's what I was thinking of. I've never wired a winch but I think it's the same principal.

 

[Montecresto]

The switches are electrical with three wires one common and one for up and down or for a winch in and out.

I see, what’s being controlled is irrelevant....

 

[Red500]

I see, what’s being controlled is irrelevant....

As long as the switches can handle the current it shouldn't.

 

[Montecresto]

As long as the switches can handle the current it shouldn't.

Relay?????

 

[Red500]

Relay?????

Of course... and that's what the switches operate on tilt and trim, though some relays operate at higher current than others. But I'm fairly certain that won't be a problem with a winch.