MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
I don't have a front mounted winch, but I do have a moose plow mounted hoist that only puts power up or down when the rocker switch is moved. Power comes off the battery on an inline fused wire. In answer to your question you could find out with a 12 volt test light. How come your battery is so hard to get at ? Mine is mounted under the seat.