The 5 Best Remote Winch Wiring kits (2023 reviews)

The kit is a must have add-on for your regular usage. It's a heck of a lot longer than the wired remote. It allows you to control the winch from inside your truck without worry about running over the cord on the factory type controller. It includes a wireless transmitter, receiver, holster, lanyard and mounting hardware. It simply plugs in where you'd normally attach your corded remote. It easily fits in the palm of your hand, and in your jeans pocket yet the buttons are big enough to operate with gloves.

The remote is small and comes with a case and mount to keep it in reach. It provides user feedback on overheating with lights on the wired controller.

Why We Like This:

Works with the 5 pin control systems
Super easy install, only had to plug into existing plug no additional wiring
Super clean with no cord across the hood
Great item for an off road enthusiasts

Best For quick ATV loading: Qook Remote Winch Wiring Kit

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The qook remote winch wiring kit is capable of outshining several other kit featured in this list in overall features in its price range. It works with any winch and machine that has two leads (in and out) on the winch and machines with power and ground. It has a 12v solenoid that controls it. It connects directly to the winch controller/solenoid. It is simply a low amp relay device.

It has industry standard wiring. It is very easy to install and the key fob is nice and compact. It has 2 wireless controls. The wireless requires hot (red), in, out and ground. It will work with winches that have a remote control(not meaning wireless) with a 3 wire plug, neutral, and 2 positives.

Why We Like This:

Worked well on small dump trailer
Remote range up to about 100 feet
Works from around 20ft away, easy to install
Works with any 12 volt winch system

Best For Boat: QWORK Remote Winch Wiring Kit

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate kit. The qwork remote winch wiring kit is exactly that - it's a simple kit that hits all the right notes. It switches +12 volts to the IN/OUT leads. This hooks up to the relay not directly to the winch. It is great for dump trailers. It is a low current switching device as is the wired controller. It is designed to trip relays forward or reverse and only have a small amperage draw. You could use it as a remote momentary switch for pretty much anything 12v, possibly with a relay for high current applications.

The winch is almost hands free just a remote and you can use it for other applications too. It will work in unison with a wired or wireless existing setup.

Why We Like This:

Easier to hold while wearing gloves
Comfortable hand held unit, works well, 5 min install
Longer leads on the control box and lanyards for the remotes

Best With Trim: Liebmaya Remote Winch Wiring Kit

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate kit. The liebmaya remote winch wiring kit is exactly that - it's a simple kit that hits all the right notes. If you want a good remote with fast response, Batteries included and instructions, this is the one. It is perfect replacement for a badlands 2500 winch remote. It has an automatic shutoff for battery conservation and remote (very nice) and the remote is water resistant and well designed. It does also somewhat work through a glass door and an open door 20 feet away, and even through flooring 40ft up high.

The small key fob is an added bonus with the slide cover on it to keep from accidentally hitting the buttons, plus it has a metal clip for your key ring, and it easily clasps on and off. The sliding cover for the key chain remote is definitely a plus and it works great. The Smaller remote has a very handy slider that covers the buttons and prevents accidental activation when not being used, in your pocket for example.

Why We Like This:

Very easy to install if you have a solenoid
Fast response times with plenty of range if used on a regular winch
Delivers what they promise

Best With No issue: Riyitauto Remote Winch Wiring Kit

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Best part: riyitauto remote winch wiring kit costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. This unit looks exactly like the Bluetooth unit in the Smittybilt H2O winch. It is a remote that works with a relay that reverses the voltage to the winch motor. The two controllers in the kit will transmit the same frequency. The white and yellow lines of the host are positive and negative output. The control lines get +12 or grounded when the remote is activated.

The key fob remote is much better than the larger remote. It includes installation and operation instruction, and installs in minutes. The In button provides Up while the remote is going Down.

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