Venom 3000# hasnt left me stranded yet! Installation was easy and it works like a champ!
Here is a good step by step installation I found after I installed my winch: http://www.mudbog.net/forum/a2.php
I didn't have many places to put the contactor so I installed it inside my rear tool box to keep it as dry and clean as I can.
Good luck with the installation.