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  1. kengineer

    Winch powered by Starting or Auxiliary power? What do you recommend?

    Here’s a photo of the winch mounted.
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    Winch powered by Starting or Auxiliary power? What do you recommend?

    I haven’t figured out what I’m doing for a fuse, but I’m definitely adding one. Not having one is too big of a fire risk for me to be comfortable. I guess going fuseless would be okay if it was not connected unless I was out on the trail...
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    Winch powered by Starting or Auxiliary power? What do you recommend?

    I have 88Ah SLA. I don’t really have any heavy constant loads (like refrigeration).
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    Winch powered by Starting or Auxiliary power? What do you recommend?

    I’m installing a Warn VR10 and trying to decide whether I should connect it to my auxiliary battery or my starting battery. What is the consensus or what is your opinion?
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    Ham Radio - HF/VHF/UHF

    Hello Skip, The FT-817ND has 5 watts on TX on HF, correct? what kind of range does that get you? It probably depends on atmospheric conditions, right? Thank You, Kengineer
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    Hello from Sunny Seattle, WA!

    Sunny Seattle is me being sarcastic! I have a long term goal to install an mTDI at some point. I have heard about the meet at ARB. I'm interested. I have to see what the wife is up to. Are you going?
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    Hello from Sunny Seattle, WA!

    Thanks Michael!!
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    Hello from Sunny Seattle, WA!

    I think they install Webasto heaters! I’m planning to talk to them about that in the near future.
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    Hello from Sunny Seattle, WA!

    Thanks Sebastian! I’m hoping to get some overlanding in with the Syncro. I hope to learn its limitations in this forum. Safe travels!
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    Thanks for the prompt reply, Michael. Safe travels!!
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    Hello from Sunny Seattle, WA!

    Thanks Chad! Safe travels!!
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    Thanks for the information, Steve. Safe travels!
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    Hello from Sunny Seattle, WA!

    Thanks Jake! Safe travels to you, too!
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    Hello from Sunny Seattle, WA!

    Hello Overlanders! I'm new here. My name is Kengineer and I currently live in Seattle, WA. My rig is a 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro. It is NOT a camper. I am a novice, having only done some light forest service road travel/camping. I hope to learn a great deal from these forums and meet...
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    Hello! I am a new member with badge number of 9687. The email advised me to post here so that I would have access to the Member areas of the forum. However, it seems that I already have access. Nevertheless, I will follow the protocol and post here that I am a new member. Thanks, Kengineer