Electric winch on my log arch

[skyhook]

Thanks, Xfaxman,, I've seen a few second hand ones for sale with these, I was actually interested in one since it was near my home but though these types were inferior to cable.

 

[bcp]

The synthetic winch cables are probably better than steel in everything but abrasion resistance and cost.

Bruce

 

[pat32rf]

You can use a roller fairlead BUT it has to be one that has never been chewed up by a steel cable, same as a hawse fairlead.
I have a section of second hand synthetic cable with a spliced loop on each end that I carry as a tow cable. 30 ft of cable slips into a small plastic pop (soda) bottle for emergency use.
These cables are lighter and easier on the hands but too pricey to exchange for a good steel cable already in use...

 

[JPRambo]

I use the anderson type connectors for a couple of reasons. I have one on the rear of my truck for those times I need to charge batteries for a cordless drill or saw. Or to use the winch on my trailer.

 

[Xfaxman]

Seeing your inverter brought back memories from ten years ago.

 

[escavader]

Pics before i start

 

[escavader]

So im building a plate to protect the winch and operator.i suppose i could put the aux batterys down low too on back side,if i did this and rolled this thing would i be ok having the batterys laying sideways until it gets back up or???
...or stick to plan and keep them on wheeler?

 

[MossRoad]

If they are sealed batteries, you probably won't have a problem if they tip over. But as you've found, you're able to roll the arch. If you roll it with the batteries on it, will the batteries hit a log, break the cases, spill acid, etc.... you're the user and know what's best for your situation.

 

[ishiboo]

Flooded lead acid batteries (the common battery used in tractors, cars, trucks, heavy equipment, boats, etc) cannot be upside-down, they can and will leak acid.

You need a sealed battery like an AGM if you plan on rolling it.

 

[JPRambo]

I got the connectors out of a large UPS for a computer system. They work great. I have half a dozen or so.