Superwinch Circuit Breaker Installation

[@nathanjohnson9231]

Have you found a good way to cover the breakers? Harbor Freight still uses this type and I am concerned that something may contact the exposed bars and short out.

[@mascotgraphics]

It's securely bolted to the positive terminal and there's literally nothing in that area. I'll likely swap out to a different circuit breaker, however.

[@aaronerickson8878]

How reliable are these breakers? Looks like the one that came with my harbor freight winch. I'm wondering if I should be carrying a spare out on the trails.

[@mascotgraphics]

I used my winch for three seasons towing my car to the track, never noticed an issue. Circuit breakers like these, however (this is an older video) are not everyone's favorite because they pop from excessive heat (too much current) and then reset automatically when they cool down. So technically, it should be fine because I'm not using the winch continually, just to pull the car on the trailer. If I was relying on circuit breakers like this constantly for accessory power while driving, I'd go with something else. Think now people are opting for the type of breaker that you have to physically reset, as these aren't on the SuperWinch website anymore, and I've reached out the them multiple times and they simply do not respond.

[@buck9739]

Well done thx for sharing

[@mascotgraphics]

Thanks. These are harder to find now, but they're still out there. When I made this video these were all available on the Superwinch site, but I don't think they sell this setup anymore.

[@skinny4070]

How does that breaker work and is there a better safer alternative?

[@mascotgraphics]

It works just like a regular circuit breaker - it pops with excess current load, then resets itself. This was the breaker they used back when I got it, they no longer have it on their website. Not sure what they recommend, I've asked a few times, no reply from them.

[@skinny4070]

@@mascotgraphics thanks. So those extra nuts on there are NOT for me to run extra stuff off of? Lol

[@mascotgraphics]

@@skinny4070 I wouldn't overload it with other components, this was just for the wiring for the winch. The wire runs down through the frame to the back of the truck where the plug is. But I imagine you could connect other wires to it, it just depends on where you connect them, I suppose.

[@marlodipietro6280]

great video! i am installing a a warn 9000 on my truck and i like this install. what type of breaker is that? amp load , etc thanks, marlo

[@mascotgraphics]

Thanks, Marlo. That's the breaker that comes with the wiring kit from Superwinch, I believe it's three 30Amp circuit breakers, I'm sure Warn will have something similar.

[@joseortiz5965]

Awesome. Ty

[@Josh-vb8cb]

I have a 13,500 pound winch what size of circuit breaker should I use, I did buy a 300 amp is that too much ?

[@mascotgraphics]

You'll have to find out the amperage of your winch, I don't know that information. The winch manufacturer can provide you with that info and what amperage to get.

[@caine-chow]

I cannot find this model anywhere. Does anyone know the same type of breaker I can use or where to get one?

[@mascotgraphics]

This being a few years old, they don't have it anymore it seems. But similar breakers are available at trailer supply stores or on eBay.

[@caine-chow]

@@mascotgraphics do you have an idea on the key word to search for on ebay?

[@mascotgraphics]

@@caine-chow It's just a circuit breaker. You may not be able to find this style anymore, check with a trailer place, they can help.

[@Harpoon2theRescue]

How would you install circuit breakers on a vehicle that has a winch on the front and the rear?

[@mascotgraphics]

Pretty much the same way if you're installing this type... but running both winches at the same time might be too much, so run a pair of circuit breakers, or use higher powered circuit breakers. They would both need to go to the battery positive terminal.

[@Harpoon2theRescue]

@@mascotgraphics Thank you. I was at a loss on how to proceed with this.

[@alanholly7046]

Dónde puedo comprarlo , ?

[@mascotgraphics]

Not sure they offer this type anymore. I will probably change mine to a better setup.