Hello all. 2001 Tracker LT V6.
I'm searching for ideas for locating a permanent plug mount / power source on my Tracker, to power up my new winch.
Some months ago I purchased a 12V winch with 12000 lbs pulling capacity, for a project. I didn't want to install the winch permanently, so instead I purchased a steel plate, adapter and hardware to attach it to my 2" rear trailer hitch.
This location has its advantages and disadvantages, but I didn't want the additional weight on the front of the car without beefing up the suspension.
The main disadvantage here is the distance from the rear winch to the front vehicle battery. For my project I used some old jumper cables, but the connections were weak and the results were ok, not great. So recently I purchased a 30' set of 1 gauge jumper cables (Energizer Model ENB130) with quick-disconnects that the manufacturer says are compatible with an Anderson SB175 style plug. I'd like to flush mount the female end of the quick disconnect onto the OUTSIDE of the car, for example on the front bumper or front fender.
I think I'm limited to installing this plug somewhere on the front of the car, since the pigtail for the battery side of the quick-disconnect plug looks pretty short, maybe 3 feet or so.
I've uploaded a shop photo of one style of flush mount. This looks ok but I'd need a weather cover too.
Has anyone done this? Ideas / photos?
I'm searching for ideas for locating a permanent plug mount / power source on my Tracker, to power up my new winch.
Some months ago I purchased a 12V winch with 12000 lbs pulling capacity, for a project. I didn't want to install the winch permanently, so instead I purchased a steel plate, adapter and hardware to attach it to my 2" rear trailer hitch.
This location has its advantages and disadvantages, but I didn't want the additional weight on the front of the car without beefing up the suspension.
The main disadvantage here is the distance from the rear winch to the front vehicle battery. For my project I used some old jumper cables, but the connections were weak and the results were ok, not great. So recently I purchased a 30' set of 1 gauge jumper cables (Energizer Model ENB130) with quick-disconnects that the manufacturer says are compatible with an Anderson SB175 style plug. I'd like to flush mount the female end of the quick disconnect onto the OUTSIDE of the car, for example on the front bumper or front fender.
I think I'm limited to installing this plug somewhere on the front of the car, since the pigtail for the battery side of the quick-disconnect plug looks pretty short, maybe 3 feet or so.
I've uploaded a shop photo of one style of flush mount. This looks ok but I'd need a weather cover too.
Has anyone done this? Ideas / photos?