Remote Controlled Winch Lights






My winch is receiver mounted for installation on the front, rear or another persons vehicle.

I thought it would be handy to have a set of lights mounted to the winch. This way I could shut off all the vehicles lights and use the winch lights during operation. This would also provide light adjusted where I need it on the back or anywhere I attach the winch.

It might also be nice to have a pair of 55w lights that can be switched on remotely for camp lighting when needed.







I found these: Optronics HyperX driving and fog lights

The round lights have been discontinued. I found a set for sale on Ebay.
 




The lights come with two remotes and a mounting bracket. I'll be able to keep one in the truck and the other in the tent, house, pocket , etc.






Wiring is as simple as attaching to the positive and negative cables. I had to shorten the wire and modify the winch control box to hide the connections and fuse.







I mounted the control box to the winch solenoid box. It will be as weather resistant as the winch. I keep a cover on it most of the time, and that should help too.

With the winch on the rear hitch this will be a great asset.


In daylight and under city lights it is hard to tell if the lights are on. So I fabricated an indicator light.
I used an old stainless steel and brass CB antenna with a spring base. It was drilled to feed the wire through the base spring , mounting bolt and to attach a bulb at the removable tip. I spiral wrapped the wire around it to the base. This breaks the airflow and avoids vibration at highway speeds. I then covered it with heat shrink and red filter was slipped over the bulb.
This now illuminates with activation of the lights and the bulb is just visible over the hood.