How Are Winches Mounted?

Once you`ve chosen the right winch rating for your vehicle, the next thing that you should look at is how to mount it. Most people attach it on the bull bar, so if you want to do this, make sure that your desired winch is compatible with your bull bar.

A number of winch-compatible bull bars already has a built-in cradle to accommodate the winch. The cradle also has standardised mounting holes which means that you will not be limited to one brand of a winch. You can also add a bracket to mount the winch controller.

Another thing that you`ll need to figure out is how to operate the winch. It can either be done by a switch that is placed inside the cabin or via a remotely controlled set up. The latter option will also give you the choice to plug into the winch`s controller box or a wireless set up. However, other brands also use other solutions and you should consider if their products are right for you.

You can also opt to not permanently install a winch to your vehicle. One option is to mount it on a winch cradle that can be placed on your vehicle`s hitch receiver only when required. However, the drawback is that it will be very heavy and will be quite a hassle. You also need to find a place to store it inside your vehicle, so your storage space might be reduced. A 12V power supply must also be connected to the rear if you are using it.