Sherpa Steed Winch Installation

Installation of Serpa "Steed" 17,000 lb winch on a ARB Deluxe Bumper.
Be sure to check out www.Sherpa4x4.com to see their full line of winches.
This video is in no way sponsored by Serpa or any other entity than my own wallet.
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[@SalvoDan]

An isolator is a must-have.
If you have power to your winch constantly, any front-end damage will result in a loose live wire, which would increase the chance of under-bonnet fires.
Scintex sell a simple isolation switch that disables the winch wiring.
This has the added advantage of preventing vandals from being able to damage your vehicle using your own winch.
A fuse or circuit breaker is not recommended because it adds a more fragile point of failure than a physical switch.
When you rerun your atrocious electrical work, it would be worthwhile to install an isolator.
When you have a bit more confidence with your wiring skill , In-Cab wired winch controls (and maybe even an isolation relay) are a very useful upgrade.

[@ggergg6423]

I have been looking at these winches for a while, are you still satisfied with it?

[@GreyBeards-Garage]

Absolutely! I love it! The best thing about it I love is how easy it is to gree spool, you don't have to fight the line off of the spool like most other winches. Thanks for watching!

[@ggergg6423]

@@GreyBeards-Garage Nice, thanks for the reply....I am debating on the 2 winches that have the 8.9hp motor, but not sure that is needed or smart route to go. One is a "high speed" model 10k lb with the 8.9 hp motor, seems awesome but just not sure.

[@GreyBeards-Garage]

Unless your competing, the high speed is a waste. Strength is more important. I went with the 17,000lb for that reason. Better to have more than not enough. Plus Serpa offers the longest lines. Mine is 148ft, most others are only 80ft.

[@ggergg6423]

@@GreyBeards-Garage Makes sense.....I do like the 148' rope option, probably will go with the 17,000 lb too.