P1000 Winch is blowing fuse on 12v aux question

[Drahthaar_81]

I mounted a 12v winch to the roll cage on my 1000-5 just behind the front bench. The purpose is to use it to assist in lifting deer into the bed solo. I thought it would be ok to wire it up to a plug in for the cigarette lighter plug, but when I use it to lift some weight it blows the 15 amp fuse. Should I book it up to the battery with the alligator clips direct or get it's own battery for it?

 

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[BBLASER]

Yeah, that winch is going to pull a lot more than the cigarette lighter plug will handle. I would wire in a set of removable jumpers you can plug into direct to the battery.

 

[Drahthaar_81]

Yeah, that winch is going to pull a lot more than the cigarette lighter plug will handle. I would wire in a set of removable jumpers you can plug into direct to the battery.

Thanks

 

[Pilotadam]

Make sure you look up the Amp rating required at different loads. I am sure this winch is going to pull more than 15 amps. Winch are normally in the 100 to 300 amp range. Proper cable size will also help

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[ToddACimer]

Here is a link to your winch manual

https://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/61000-61999/61297.pdf

This is the important page

You'll need wiring and winch solenoid rated for at least 130 amps.