Wireless winch remote install | Winch Solenoid Wiring Basics 

@@worroSfOretsevraH What do you want to use it for?

@@OldSoulMillennial To operate a gate using a windshield wiper motor. (trough a gearbox)

@@worroSfOretsevraH I wouldn't push more than 5 amps through it. It's designed as a simple 12v (low draw) trigger. You could easily add a relay to achieve what you want to do.

@@OldSoulMillennial Ok Thank you.

The same reason your car has a relay for the starter motor. The ignition switch would melt if you tried to push that much current through it. Same idea with this winch controller. F1 and F2 are designed to supply maybe 5 amps Max (if that). A very basic 2k winch will likely draw at least 30 Amps.

Always good to hear from you my friend. Glad this video was helpful. While installing this controller, I was also thinking of several other applications I could use this device for. Great minds think alike! Looking forward to seeing what you have created. Now to answer your question about range. I am unsure what the maximum distance the remote will work from, but I will test that out this weekend and report back. The remote I purchased is definitely the low budget option. I would presume that there are better quality, longer range controllers out there, but they will be at a premium. The one I purchased is advertised at 100' Range. The antenna consists of a 6" tail of approx. 16 gauge wire (Appeared to be pure copper). Stripping this portion and soldering on an extension may increase the range. I would also say that other nearby electronic and wireless devices may cause some interference, thus decreasing the range.

My remote worked to about 120 Feet, with a direct line of sight. Trees or obstructions will reduce the range.

Thanks for the info!!!

Does it come with the jumper