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<blockquote data-quote="XRR" data-source="post: 645510" data-attributes="member: 3083"><p>Ben it's Ben from XRR, LOL.. first nice looking setup. On the Anderson connectors there different amp ratings as I'm sure you know. Depending on how everything is connected an Anderson may or my not be the best solution, current dependent. If your winch is going through the switch I would first check the maximum amperage pull of your winch then add all your other max currents then multiply that by 1.2. If this along exceeds your main cut off switch current rating you need to consider a different main cut off or pulling the winch off that circuit and connect it directly to the battery. </p><p></p><p>I'm not sure if you are trying to follow a sanction rule book but most don't require the winch to be on the main cut off. Once you determine the max current of everything you'll be able to determine a rating for your Anderson connector. If I recall on the Andersons they're just a pushin type connector that don't have a "locking" mechanism, if I'm wrong I apologize. Where I'm going is if you're looking at a quick disconnect type connector you might consider one that locks. Off road vehicle encounter significant amount of force. If the Anderson aren't locking it could come disconnect easily because of the weight of the cables. Not sure if I answered your question but I personally would either use some type of hard mounted fixture or a locking one. I deal mostly in high vibration/high shock type vehicles on a daily basis and we rarely use the Andersons. </p><p></p><p>If you have any other questions or want to run something by my email is ben@extremerocrigs.com.</p><p></p><p>Thanks and good luck </p><p></p><p>Benjamin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="XRR, post: 645510, member: 3083"] Ben it's Ben from XRR, LOL.. first nice looking setup. On the Anderson connectors there different amp ratings as I'm sure you know. Depending on how everything is connected an Anderson may or my not be the best solution, current dependent. If your winch is going through the switch I would first check the maximum amperage pull of your winch then add all your other max currents then multiply that by 1.2. If this along exceeds your main cut off switch current rating you need to consider a different main cut off or pulling the winch off that circuit and connect it directly to the battery. I'm not sure if you are trying to follow a sanction rule book but most don't require the winch to be on the main cut off. Once you determine the max current of everything you'll be able to determine a rating for your Anderson connector. If I recall on the Andersons they're just a pushin type connector that don't have a "locking" mechanism, if I'm wrong I apologize. Where I'm going is if you're looking at a quick disconnect type connector you might consider one that locks. Off road vehicle encounter significant amount of force. If the Anderson aren't locking it could come disconnect easily because of the weight of the cables. Not sure if I answered your question but I personally would either use some type of hard mounted fixture or a locking one. I deal mostly in high vibration/high shock type vehicles on a daily basis and we rarely use the Andersons. If you have any other questions or want to run something by my email is ben@extremerocrigs.com. Thanks and good luck Benjamin [/QUOTE]
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