Shut Off Switch for Badlands 9000 Winch
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 02/11/2025
Question:
For a 2003 Dodge Ram HD 2500 crew cab Cummins turbo diesel. Winch is a Badlands 9000 lb. See uploaded amperage chart.winch is to be a removable winch attached to 2” tow hitch. What is the maximum constant amperage of the clips for this rear winch connection.? What do you recommend if I wanted an off/on switch for the power to cables? A switch under hood would be fine. Should a fuse be used on the cables? If so what do you recommend?
asked by: Marc
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Expert Reply:
Hey Marc, that is a pretty high drawing winch. I would actually verify with Badlands how thick of wire you'd need to use at 20 feet to ensure you don't over draw it. Your winch should have breakers built into it that would not require additional fuses.
In meantime we do have a 400 amp rated shut off switch with the part # BDW20247 that would work for you.
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Bulldog Winch Rear Wiring Kit - Quick Connect to Terminal End - 2 Gauge - 20' Long
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- Electric Winch
- Wiring
- Quick Connects
- Wiring Kits
- 20 Feet Long
- 2 Gauge Wire
- Bulldog Winch
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Jameson C.
10/30/2025
Hey Marc, were you able to confirm the wire size with Badlands for your rear winch setup on the Ram? Knowing what you found could help others planning a similar removable winch connection. Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same setup.