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Future proofing adding auxiliary lights and amp power

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by icegrill, Oct 17, 2017.

  1. Oct 17, 2017 at 10:36 PM
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    icegrill [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I know this has been covered but what would be the simplest and “cleanest” way to add power from the battery and relays for aux lights now and a stereo upgrade in the near future.

    I was looking at the blue sea blocks but didn’t know if that was overkill?

    Thank you!
     
  2. Oct 18, 2017 at 10:27 PM
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    Blue sea works well. You’ll just be mounting the relays separate which I don’t personally like.

    I run a Bussman RTMR like a lot of other people. It’s weather sealed and houses the relays inside. It’s a nicer complete package in my opinion but it costs more. The RTMR has 5 related circuits and 5 plain fused circuits. You can get a larger version that has like 25 or somewhere around that mark.

    Lots of people sell the RTMR fully built or you can buy the prices yourself and do it. I bought mine off eBay for $120 and just upgraded a few things that the eBay seller skimped on, built my own mounting panel from polycarbonate sheet, and am super happy with it.
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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    Awesome thank you so much!
     
  5. Oct 19, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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    I did a blue sea system, and honestly wish I had known about the Bussman RTMR setup before I bought all the blue sea stuff. Looks much cleaner, and with integrated relays.

    But since I have most of the stuff already...switchpros will be in my future, plus dual batteries...
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