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How do you control the winch (in and out) on the Honda Pioneer 500, or any side by side? Is it a remote, or a rocker switch mounted on the dash? I am particularly thinking of plowing snow. With the way you engage reverse, holding the remote in your hand would be a real pain. Shifting with the paddle, pulling the reverse lever under the dash, and holding the remote in your hand all at the same time? How do people do it in other side by sides?
 
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there are different choices like you said hand held remote -rocker switch-or wireless remote it is up to the operator which to use the machine does not come with it
 
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I could see how this could become a issue for the serious plow'er when you don't want to stop and wait. Thinking outside the box... But what about a foot mounted control of some type. You should also add a off/on toggle switch for the foot switch so it only works when u need it.
Or.. mount a pushbutton right above the reverse pull. Think you can pull the reverse and push the switch at the same time with your thumb.

They also make a auto shutoff so when the cable gets to (x) point it cuts off.
Just my ideas.
As winter is coming fast... I'm sure there will be a clever idea before too long.