12v Bed Power - Powerwerx Panel Installation

What wire gauge do you guys recommend for these if I have to run the length of the truck for a power source?

 

As stated in the main article, I recommend 4-gauge... but that's just me.

 

Subbed to this. Nice work guys!

 

Sub'd. Nice write up...

 

what enclosure is this and where did you source it? I think I might steal this idea. I want to get power to my bed, too, but have no cap and need to keep stuff out of the storage box.

 

so I went to home depot and bought something like this..... http://www.homedepot.com/p/2-Gang-7...proof-Receptacle-Cover-Grey-2CKPM-G/203984749

cut out the middle like this:



Then cut a piece of plexiglass/lexan to fit in the middle and drilled the homes for the ports like this:



and here is what it looks like with the front plate:

 

if you have any questions, hit me up. I will try to help you as much as possible. This was by far the best thing I have done so far, I use the crap out of it when I am camping for my Bluetooth speaker and ipod. The cover kept all the snow and rain out of it all winter, and we had a record breaking winter this year with all the rain, and snow that fell.

 

Perfect. Found it on the site; I even have some spare plexi hanging around. Thanks!

 

I already have a 100 amp circuit breaker and Blue Seas fuse box on a Pelfrey Fuse plate under the hood.

What guage wire should I run from the Blue Seas to the panel in the rear?
I know the OP said 4 guage but he has the Blue Seas in the back.

What guage wire should I use to connect the four components in the panel?


Is the quality of the Powerwerx stuff worth the $70?

Found similar on Amazon for $29.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N...VUUCJK6134&psc=1#immersive-view_1496141250290

 

Estimate the total amperage that will be required out of that panel. 5A or less, you can use 16AWG, for 10A you can use 12AWG, for 20A use 10AWG.

 

I saw this the other day. Would have been nice if they would have offered this for me to begin with. lol.

 

OP. What kind of cover is on your bed? do you have a link to it?

 

I could be wrong but it looks like a Bestop Supertop.

 

I Know this is an old thread so forgive me for the question. Do you think that there is enough space behind the cover for rocker switches? I want to use something like this under it.

IZTOSS 3 Gang Rocker Switch Panel with Power Socket 3.1A Dual USB Wiring Kits and Decal Sticker Labels DC12V/24V for Marine Boat Car Rv Vehicles Truck Blue Led

https://www.amazon.com/IZTOSS-Rocke...545146859&sr=1-5&keywords=rocker+switch+panel
Great idea by the way!

 

Shouldn't be a problem mounting that panel.

 

Where are yall putting your ground too?

 

Frame right below the drivers side bed container.

 

If you look on the driver side frame rail top in the rear wheel well there is already a ground bolt there, Easy to get to with a wrench.

 

Great write up! I am building my exactly the same. Got the panel mounted on the cubby, the 4gauge wire ran as well. I used some non metallic conduit for the majority of the run as well just for more safety.

My panel came with fuses already on the switches which is nice.

Just waiting on the fuse block and breaker today.

 

Awesome! Years later and mine is still working well! Enjoy the convenience of 12v bed power.