SuiteSuccess Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I have the Warn M8000 winch on my truck and have been using the wired controller but my needs have changed and I may want to go to a wireless. The Warn product is over $120 but have seen some wireless controllers that are as cheap as $18 on Amazon (quality?) Are any of you using a good wireless remote that would work with my Warn but might be more economical? 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I think the package available at the Auto supply house last summer had more than just the remote. I called Warn and the remote by itself was a lot less. You would have to get it to talk to the controller mounted in the truck. Have you called Warn in Oregon directly? They were pretty helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I've not had good luck with my wireless controllers. Two of them have become "inactive". But I have a MileMarker winch. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I have a Harbor Freight 5k winch with an add-on Harbor Freight remote. The remote always works but it has a slight delay in winch actuation and deactuation that I am not too too fond of. I have been using my wired extension more than the remote lately. I also use a turning block at the tow eye to slow the ramp speed of the Smart by one half. Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks for the responses. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Can't tell you about the remotes. But my 2 cents as I sit in the desert on top of a hill watching the sunset. After a long day of 4wheeling. I won't use a remote in a situation where I need the winch to turn on or off immediately. Love to see the video but hate for it to happen when the winch does not turn off and your car goes over the deck. A picture me in front of my TV with the remote control constantly pushing the button to change the channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Harbor freight remote will work with warn winch. I love my remote Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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