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How many of you running a winch and lights are going to dual battery setups. I really want to add some leds and a wich but not sure I really need the dual battery set up as I do not have or on rancher and it has extra lights and a wich and does ok.
 
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I highly recommend the full size battery upgrade. I found out that the OEM battery is good for less than a minute of winch use and I would hate to be stranded with out a buddy to jump me off.
 
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RMP full size battery kit. It's awesome. I removed the OEM battery and use the space for storage.


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I highly recommend the full size battery upgrade. I found out that the OEM battery is good for less than a minute of winch use and I would hate to be stranded with out a buddy to jump me off.

Maybe it is my sick twisted sense of humor but your choice of words LMAO. Paddle faster I hear banjo music. :eek:
 
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If you didn't want to be stranded, you could get one of these....

This is a video I made of my gas powered jump starter. It's 12 or 24 volts. Made in the 70's.


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I highly recommend the full size battery upgrade. I found out that the OEM battery is good for less than a minute of winch use and I would hate to be stranded with out a buddy to jump me off.


If you read the instructions on most winches(seriously who does that?) They tell you to "rest" the winch for 15min after 30-45secs of use.
It's to let the wiring cool and the battery recuperate.

That'd take FOREVER to get out of some holes.
 
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Maybe it is my sick twisted sense of humor but your choice of words LMAO. Paddle faster I hear banjo music. :eek:

Maybe one day I'll be stranded and you can jump me off.

We do have a group ride coming up, it's not impossible.
 
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I don't run a dual battery haven't had any issues so far. I ran my winch a lot today without waiting, who would wait 15 mins lol that's crazy. Was winching trees we cut out of our way.
 
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Hey Joey,
Any chance you can link where you got that battery tray setup please? I looked on rmp site and couldn't find it anywhere.
Thanks
 
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Hey Joey,
Any chance you can link where you got that battery tray setup please? I looked on rmp site and couldn't find it anywhere.
Thanks


We're in the middle of moving and aren't selling anything right now.
 
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Hey Joey,
Any chance you can link where you got that battery tray setup please? I looked on rmp site and couldn't find it anywhere.
Thanks

I would hang in there for a little longer, it's worth the wait. As RMP (ohanacreek) said above, they are moving and temporarily not selling.

I have had zero problems with mine and I would recommend it.

Joe
 
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Cool, thanks fellas.
Let me know when you are back up and selling and I will put an order together!
 

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