HoSS Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 So sometime i'm going to add a winch to the 110. I'm not going to be competing, it would just be for 'get out of trouble use' when laning etc Does this warrant a second large bat, or will one do for occasional use? I would prefer to add a second small bat on a split charge (say 20Ah) for incidental use, and leave the winch on the primary. Main reason being that due to my modifed seat box (LPG tank) i dont have enough room for 2x large bats. comments please.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dew110CSW Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I'd say (and don't treat this as gospel by any means) if it's only going to be used occasionally, and with the engine running, then you may be able to get away with only the single battery. You don't mention what winch it is, power raiting ect.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 for occasional short pull use one largish battery [deep cycle type] will be fine provided your alternator is a least 65amp capacity, I ran my husky on one battery for a while but then went for 2 & split charge, as I had other things to power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I am running 2 batteries on a split charge will take a pic and post where i have them, although i have to say thinking about upgrading them to two bigger ones as there seems to be a drain somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 my winch lists a minimum battery size (in amp hours) on the spec sheet. i'd suspect most winches do this, should tell you if one is big enough. id be surprised if a single batt isnt good enough for occasional use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 i run 2 8274's and only run one battery, albeit slightly larger than normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 A 663/664 type battery pack a lot of punch for it's size, although is a bit bigger than a standard battery. I use a single one of these on my winch equiped truck with no problems, saves any split charge issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 just stick with on battery and see how she goes then upgrade if you find its not upto it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istruggle2gate11 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I dont have the electrickery technical knowledge to back this up.... At the quarry, everytime somebody who had an alternator pack up whilst winching, they all had a single battery (about 6 to date). I dont recall anybody losing an alternator with twin batterys, might be coincidence but might be worth a mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatBuoy Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 for occasional short pull use one largish battery [deep cycle type] will be fine provided your alternator is a least 65amp capacity, I ran my husky on one battery for a while but then went for 2 & split charge, as I had other things to power. I'm surprised the batteries can survive without mains hookup in your truck Ralph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I'm surprised the batteries can survive without mains hookup in your truck Ralph. Got that on board too [350w inverter] & a bigger alternator to look after the batteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 changing my question a bit then... Could anyone recommend a winch. As mentioned - 110, no plans to compete, just for peace of mind/occasional get out of trouble use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 superwinch EP series thing, have a look on DB web site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 cant fault the t-max ew-11000 ive got. never stalled it yet & put some silly loads on a single line. for a cheap leccy winch it seems to do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Got Warn 9.5 on my 110. Want to reduce strain on winch then use a double line. Get a good snatch block. Extension rope means you can double line from a long distance. If you are really in the mire ability to double line is important. Regards Leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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