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Old 06-04-2013, 05:11 PM
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Picked up a 25' extension cord to use as a wire harness to hardwire my winch controls. Cheap, easy mod.
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Old 06-04-2013, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pickick

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When you buy an outdoor extension cord, it has three 16 gauge wires built in (positive, negative, ground). You cut the ends off of the cord and splice the wires into the controller box of your winch and wire to a rocker for hard wired winch controls. The extension cord saves the hassle of running 3 separate leads from the winch and is used as a wiring harness. I read on google that someone else did the same and I thought it was a great idea bc I'm so OCD.
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Old 06-04-2013, 06:01 PM
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I don't have a winch but that's awesome!
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Originally Posted by ItsMeKO3
I don't have a winch but that's awesome!
I though it was the simplest/brightest thing ever when I saw that. I would have never thought to do that. It's also cheaper as well.

PS: sounds like an excuse for a winch
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Old 06-04-2013, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenJK07

I though it was the simplest/brightest thing ever when I saw that. I would have never thought to do that. It's also cheaper as well.

PS: sounds like an excuse for a winch
It's got me thinking about one ha
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Old 06-04-2013, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by big c

It's got me thinking about one ha
I'll get a winch eventually and when I do....
This little trick is an excellent idea!
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Old 06-04-2013, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenJK07
When you buy an outdoor extension cord, it has three 16 gauge wires built in (positive, negative, ground). You cut the ends off of the cord and splice the wires into the controller box of your winch and wire to a rocker for hard wired winch controls. The extension cord saves the hassle of running 3 separate leads from the winch and is used as a wiring harness. I read on google that someone else did the same and I thought it was a great idea bc I'm so OCD.
Do a write up
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Old 06-05-2013, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by TYDFAN

Do a write up
Will do when I Install on Friday after work. Ill post it here so you guys know.
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Old 06-05-2013, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenJK07

Will do when I Install on Friday after work. Ill post it here so you guys know.
Wrte up be great. Doesn't it take 6 wires to control a winch? I plan on installing some controls in the cab, so your idea may come in real handy.
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