Best way to hook up a 24 volt winch?

[SRB1976]

What is the best way to hook up a 24 volt winch to a M1009? I was going to use the slave port on the front (I bought a plug) but is there a better way? Can it be hooked up to both batteries some how?

 

[Csm Davis]

That would be hooked up to both batteries. 99% of all these military vehicles use 2 12v batteries to make 24v.

 

[SRB1976]

That would be hooked up to both batteries. 99% of all these military vehicles use 2 12v batteries to make 24v.

I know the slave port is hooked to both batteries. I was wondering about hooking it up under the hood.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Yes, you can hook it up to both batteries or ground the negative to the chassis and run the positive to the rear batt.

 

[greenjeepster]

I would use the slave port, it makes taking it back off pretty simple if it needs to be serviced.

 

[Warthog]

Or connect to the 24v buss bar behind the rear battery. That is where the NATO plug is connected.

 

[98G]

I've been contemplating this also. Is there any reason NOT to use the slave port?

 

[eme411]

Take a look at the BV-206, the winch fits into a socket at the front or rear of the vehicle and powered from the slave receptacle , everything is quick on and off,

 

[Skinny]

Going directly to the battery would probably minimize voltage loss in the cables under load. Personally, I run mine right into the slave port front and rear because I use a multimount winch. Makes for a clean install with minimal wiring. Plus I can transfer it to another CUCV in the future.

If you are looking for a really solid mount and permanent wiring, I probably would go right to the battery and redo those connections if they are original.

 

[SRB1976]

Yes, you can hook it up to both batteries or ground the negative to the chassis and run the positive to the rear batt.

How do I do that? Positive on one battery and negative on the other?

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

1. Follow the slave port wiring to where it connects.
2. Plan a route from the winch to those connection points.
3. Measure the distance along the route.
4. Add 10%
5. Get custom cables made.
6. Hook it up.
7. Done.