Electric winches require power from a battery to be operational. With proper wiring, power can be provided to the winch through a vehicle battery or through a separate, auxiliary battery that powers the winch only.

The recommended way to wire your winch depends on three things:
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1. Where your winch is mounted

Trailer/Rear of Vehicle
Front of Vehicle

2. Type of winching

Light duty
Well below your winch’s maximum weight capacity
Small to medium inclines
Medium duty
Within your winch’s weight capacity
Medium inclines and pulling
Heavy duty
Consistently heavy weights that are close to your winch’s maximum capacity
Rough and steep terrains
An additional battery is recommended to power the winch

3. How often you use your winch