Question about winch.

I'm taking my winch off of my can am outlander and putting it on my RZR. Do I have to buy a new wiring harness or can I just use the one off my outlander. thanks

At the most you will might have to extend some of the wires, especially if they were specific to the Can Am but thats not a big deal. Just be sure to use the proper size gauge wire and make good connections. You will need a new mount for the Rzr, those aren't universal.

neuromax wrote:

You will need a new mount for the Rzr, those aren't universal.

Wats the price on a new wiring harness?

South wrote:

Wats the price on a new wiring harness?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027UPPF6/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3/182-5599433-6394031?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=109PS896WN3X8AHKJE58&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_i=B0027UTITU

And get real limber before ya go to put the winch mount in there, as it can be quite a pain!!

Thanks everyone for your help.

Plenty of line Cheap ....


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Good luck!

I can't help you on this issue as I just carry a tow rope and depend on the Bubba Army to pull me out.....

I went into deep water a while back and the switch for the winch and stuff got wet and it set the winch off. It drew itself tight and burned the motor up. Couldn't stop it till I disconnected it from the battery. Since then I have put this battery disconnect switch in there. A safety thing.

Bubba a tow rope would be a lot cheaper and easier to put on. lol

groundhog wrote:

I went into deep water a while back and the switch for the winch and stuff got wet and it set the winch off. It drew itself tight and burned the motor up. Couldn't stop it till I disconnected it from the battery. Since then I have put this battery disconnect switch in there. A safety thing.

now...thats a good idea..

I don't use a winch.....I never get stuck!

I do like the switch idea!

TBONE21 wrote:

I don't use a winch.....I never get stuck!

Liar...liar..pants on fire....

T-Bone meant to say that he rarely gets stuck, as he will always drive around a damp spot!!!

Groundhog I did the same thing with my winch. I now always leave it in free wheel, had to replace the winch motor n was almost new when it happened. If u get a winch this what I have done with mine n just a suggestion. I got 5000 lb, yes they fit, less strain because so big n when I rarely use it it's a bad situation (wreck, stuck in mud with engine not run), rather burn up a winch than drive train. Think about it we spend most of our time winding up the cable, I put a switch on the dash, I put a one also on the front bumper so as not to damage it when pushing others, that way I can control cable side to side preventing improper wrapping. I also have a wireless remote, never no when a switch will fail. I don't use mine much, even took it off but I run my dogs on trails at home n got stuck once without it so I put it back on, point binging if u always ride in groups u might spend the money better elseware

Super Dave wrote:

..... point binging if u always ride in groups u might spend the money better elseware

I would agree with this statement!

I agree, don't need a winch around here with other people around. I've had the rzr out west a couple of times by myself. Stuck it on there for that. Carried a steel rod and small sledge and shovel. Never needed any of it. Good idea about free wheeling.

I've got one of those high dollar winches...a FO-FIDDY RHINO. Works every time!

THAT'S THE TRUTH!!

rayray wrote:

I've got one of those high dollar winches...a FO-FIDDY RHINO. Works every time!

THAT'S THE TRUTH!!

That's a good 1 rayray !!!!!!!!

Ray ray u been the apple pie again!

Super Dave wrote:

Ray ray u been the apple pie again!

Nope....I swore off the APPLE PIE after the Fall ride this year.

rayray wrote:

I've got one of those high dollar winches...a FO-FIDDY RHINO. Works every time!

THAT'S THE TRUTH!!

Your Welcome CUZZ!!!!!

3012red wrote:

T-Bone meant to say that he rarely gets stuck, as he will always drive around a damp spot!!!

That's right

Personally I think a winch is a great idea no matter what even if you ride with a group. I figure the better I am prepared and less I gotta rely on someone the btr..that and I know my stuff works nuttin lime going riding with someone you think is prepared just to find out their stuff ain't working