Wiring winch for Polaris Ranger

[sportsman]

For you guys who have a winch on your ranger, does it matter if I wire it directly to the battery or can it be tied down to the accessory post under the hood?

[dpg481]

I would go directly to the battery with a relay. Most of the winches come with a relay an fuse but if yours doesn't have them go ahead an wire them in.

[sportsman]

Mine does have the relay and fuse with remote. I can wire it either way, but if both are 12v supply, what difference would it make? Just curious.

[az2tx]

What ga wire is your winch, what ga wire runs to the acc post?

[jathomas437]

What ga wire is your winch, what ga wire runs to the acc post?

This is a good point. Winch cable is thick. 6-8 gauge. I think I'd be more comfortable wiring to the battery.

[sportsman]

I dug around, and found the accessory bar is only rated for 15amps. I'm just gonna run it to the battery

[az2tx]

I dug around, and found the accessory bar is only rated for 15amps. I'm just gonna run it to the battery

good choice

[bbqfan5909]

I ran power to battery and ground from post on polaris ranger 800...has full size battery under seat.

[Quackerbox]

The relay helps the contacts in the motor. Use the battery and not the posts

[sportsman]

Shes wired. I wired it to the battery using 6ga wire. Works like a champ.