i have installed a 24V runva winch on my prado

[Tom150 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Tom150]

hi all
I bought a runva 11xp winch online and later only realised that it is a 24V. I installed it on my car and works when the engine is on. just wondering is it going to harm my car. I only have a single battery on it. seeking more info regarding this.
Thanks
Tom

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I would be removing it and putting in a 12 volt unit. You will burn out either winch or batteries in the long run.. And likely have it let you down when you need it most.

[money_killer Member Find all posts View Profile Close money_killer]

winch motor will burn out unless its a 12/24v winch got a link ?

[adrian5800 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close adrian5800]

Place your bets which will burn out first, the motor or the contactors... When you drop the available voltage to a DC motor, the current rises dramatically

[BULLBAR Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close BULLBAR]

the last time i saw a 24 volt motor used on a 12 volt system was a trailer wired for 24 vt and the truck was 12 vt admittedly it had 4 large batteries. the motor was for a hydraulic winch on a drop deck not being used at time.
drove approx 300 km before i noticed smoke from trailer, pulled over , disconnected trailer and watched it burn to the ground. subsequent investigation prove the 2 incompatible.
i know what i wont be doing again
can any body tell me how to post my own problem please?.