Posted by John T on October 22, 2014 at 04:34:05 from (216.249.72.121):
In Reply to: current draw posted by HenryO on October 21, 2014 at 20:04:49:
CORRECT ANSWER it depends on the rating of the outlet and its wiring and fusing plus the current of the winch under load.
That being said (So Billy Bob don't have a calf lol)
I cant imagine a winch (unless its veryyyyyyyy small) that draws so few amps a typical cigarette lighter outlet can properly power it!!!!!!!!!!
Even if the outlet was rated at say 300 watts, that's 25 amps and many of those outlets are for small electronics and aren't even rated that high.
If I wanted to be able to plug in a 12 volt winch I think I would want at least a 50 amp (subject to winches size and current draw under load) or even a 100 amp supply meaning the use of those high current DC plugs and outlets with appropriate size wiring and fusing back from the battery AND I DONT SEE A TYPICAL CIGARETTE LIGHTER OUTLET AND PLUG AS HAVING THAT MUCH CAPACITY as they may be 200 to 400 watts...
Nuff said, now see what Billy Bob and Bubba have to say, they may say they have done it and it worked fine for years, so make your own choice
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