Winch remotes are a safe and convenient way to control your winch. Here are a few tips and tricks for using your winch remote.

Keep an extra set of batteries for the winch remote in your winching kit or glove box. If the batteries die out on the trail, you’ve got a backup set to keep you running.

Store the remote in a clean, dry, protected place. Some wireless winch remotes come with a keychain. That way you are less likely to lose the remote and the remote will stay clean and dry along with your keys.

If your wireless remote doesn’t come with a keychain, you may want to add one. You can also modify your corded or wireless winch remote with a magnet for convenience. Just stick the remote on the hood while you rig up for the pull. A magnet keeps the remote out of the way but handy when you need it. It also keeps the remote from dangling in mud or water.

Another way to keep the winch remote handy is to run it over the hood and hang it over the door mirror (for a truck) or handlebars (for an ATV). Don’t let the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch, as it could get caught in the cable or moving parts.

If you operate the winch from inside the vehicle, simply pass the remote over the hood and through the side window to avoid pinching the cord in the door.

If you have a corded remote, always disconnect the cord from the winch when the remote is not being used. Don’t connect the remote until after you spool out the cable by hand and the clutch is in the engaged position.

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