[conchitus]

I got a 3000lb Superwinch and installed it with the mount.. That part was a pain in the azz... especially since the skid plate won't go back on one side because the bolt doesn't feel like screwing back into the hole.. so I have to tie wrap it.

Now I was trying to find a place for the solenoid and
I thought the back trunk (storage space) was going to be a good place because I'll never use it.. so I mounted it there, just to realize the 6gauge cables aren't long enough to reach it.

Now I have to find another place to mount it and I am lost. The battery compartment is too small. I ain't a mudder or like to go through rivers.. all I'm doing is plowing snow and yard work, so I don't need the solenoid in a super water tight space..
Any suggestions?

 

[mac102004]

lengthen the wires?

 

[mrbb]

on the winch plate, I would make sure you get a bolt in there, the load from winching will tear a wire tie off and could bend things on you ion the process when it lets loose!

as for a place to place the solenoid ,
Like Mac said, you can always make the wires longer, or replace with one piece longer one's?

I have a rack on the back of my atv, that has a solid wood floor, so, I mounted mine under that stays dry there
if you wanted to get really creative, I gather you could stick it in a tupper ware container and then mount it under a fender like out of harms way
this way it will get a little extra protection from weather and what not's in a container

I am not sure on how body panels are on new atv's, but maybe if you have a quick on/off one, behind it some place
if you live close to the honda dealer, go back and look at atv's they already have winches on for idea's too LOL
the truck and longer wires sounds the easiest to me however

 

[redtherocket]

Its supposed to go in the back under the plastic cover under the rack..

I managed to fit my Warn solenoid in there, my bike is at my property or I'd show you... I actually am having a hard time remembering... It was tight...

I do remember that..

 

[conchitus]

So I should buy more 6 gauge wire and extend it to the box in the very back?

 

[redtherocket]

I would.

It stay clean in there... Don't do it externally...

Did you take your entire plastic shield off to access the engine area?

Is there nowhere?

I just followed the instructions that came with mine... It said to put it in that little compartment.. i didn't really look...

 

[mac102004]

So I should buy more 6 gauge wire and extend it to the box in the very back?

That's what I would do. Nice easy spot for replacing the solenoid, which is inevitable. :devil

 

[conchitus]

Now to find some inexpensive 6 gauge wire someplace.. I only need a foot of each lol
Home Depot and Princess auto doesn't sell 6 gauge by the feet

 

[SamUK]

Buy a waterproof solenoid and mount it under the front fender, worked for me

 

[mac102004]

Now to find some inexpensive 6 gauge wire someplace.. I only need a foot of each lol
Home Depot and Princess auto doesn't sell 6 gauge by the feet

NAPA might have some, not sure where you are at in Canada to recommend anywhere else.

 

[Melatv]

Now to find some inexpensive 6 gauge wire someplace.. I only need a foot of each lol
Home Depot and Princess auto doesn't sell 6 gauge by the feet

Hi: Home Depot sells wire by the meter off the wire rack.

 

[retro]

You can buy 6 gauge welding cable (a gazillion strands for high current capacity + great flexibility) by the foot (black & red usually) on the fLeebay too.

 

[conchitus]

Got it working, I just bought more wire