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24V winch on 12V system
The Smiths:
I have an opportunity to get a 24V winch for a good price :) .
What is the best way of upping my 12V battery to use it :? .
Evilgoat:
Two batteries in series. Will be a pain to charge as you'll need to switch between parralell, split charge to series connected to use it.
Terranosaurus:
Or you could turn the whole truck over to 24v with a new alternator and replace all bulbs and lots more.
Xtremeteam:
or fit a 12v motor for much cheapness
The Smiths:
--- Quote from: "Evilgoat" ---Two batteries in series. Will be a pain to charge as you'll need to switch between parralell, split charge to series connected to use it.
--- End quote ---
Auto electrics are not really my thing - have scared myself in the past, a long time ago, melted wires solenoids etc :shock: . But can wire houses, 2 way lighting not a problem.
In simplistic terms would the following work (or what would):
Standard battery as is (negative ground all positive connections as is)
Second battery positive to winch. Negative is connected to positive of first battery (putting a switch in so that they are not permanently connected)
A split charger system to charge the second battery.
Winch negative to first battery.
So it is a twin battery system, twin charging at 12 volts. Throw switch and winch gets 24 volts
But throw switch and what would I fry with that setup :? ?
It seems over simplistic - so it must be wrong.
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