Show off your aux fuse panels.

The panel I’ve been working on is finished and installed. I cut the panel out of 16G steel then milled out the necessary holes and openings and bent it 90 degrees. Currently it supports a light bar on my roof rack and some scene lights. The bar isn’t able to be used yet because my switch has yet to arrive. Scene lights are tied to the cargo light switch. I also plan to add a circuit for bed lights and possibly a 12v circuit in the bed.




I’d like to get some battery terminals that will allow some additional posts.

 

Just this morning seeing this post. There are two main benefits, if there's a short you just find it, fix it, and reset the breaker, instead of having to buy a new fuse. The other is it acts as a switch so you can de-energize the panel.

 

Still have it? Pm me

 

These are what i used.

EUOTEO Military Spec Battery Terminal Top Post Kit for Car Boat Marine RV

https://www.amazon.com/Military-Spe...ocphy=9031582&hvtargid=pla-777032180552&psc=1

 

Still have it. Still waiting on my other box to be made. I can let you know when it comes in if you'd like. Or I can give you the link to the rtmr thread too. All about options

 

Panel is from Paranoid... Don't think there is another one out there for the 1st gen. I still need to assemble everything (have all the parts, just need to find the time to do it) but here is a shot of the panel in the engine bay. From the bottom, there is enough space. We'll see.



(ignore that long screw to the left of the RTMR )

 

Looking at those. Also looking at these since the allow the cables to run parallel instead of fanning out from a single bolt.

$13 XScorpion Silver Finish Ring Terminal Connection Style Battery Terminal

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058RN2A...olid=2VF3WCXRRGOW6&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

Both, thanks

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ongoing-small-batch-bussmann-rtmr-5relay-10fuse.400458/

 

Is this looking correct?

 

I have a general question for anyone with knowledge...

For the above, so far I have a

$29 Blue Sea Systems 5025 ST Blade Fuse Block 6 Circuit with Ground and Cover

6 circuit Blue Sea with an

$67 Blue Sea Systems 7042 187-Series Circuit Breaker, Panel Mount, 80A

80 amp breaker the bracket is from

$70 Auxiliary Power Fuse Block Bracket Updated Design Compatible with 3rd Gen 2016-Present Toyota Tacoma

Overland Equip. I have "minor" accessories planned. My ARB 40 amp dual compressor, I'm assuming, should be wired direct to the battery because it exceeds the 30 amp limit. Honestly, I doubt I'll get up to 40 amps total with all my planned accessories.

I've been looking at the Blue Sea Low Voltage Disconnect from

$76 Blue Sea Systems 7635 m-LVD Low Voltage Disconnect

here. Does anyone see a problem installing this before the breaker? Thanks...

 

Nope, should work fine there.

 

Great, thanks! I just ordered it.

 

Dude you are squared away... Good plan

 

Thanks. I didn’t like the idea of the panel always being hot and draining my battery. The low voltage disconnect will be perfect for shutting down the fuse panel. The one thing about the disconnect is that it has a continuous rating of 65 amps. For those with more accessories, they may want two disconnects with the

$54 Blue Sea Systems 5032 ST Blade Fuse Block Dual 12 with Ground and Cover

Blue Sea Split Panel to "spread the load".

 

Yes, polarity isn't important on relays, only getting the coil connections and high current connections to the right components.
Switch is 85/86
Accessory 30/85
And you have those correct.
maybe angle the plus cable away from the engine block a little(more toward the grill).

 

Thanks! Time to get splicing

 

So where are you installing the LVD? Under the hood or in the cabin?

 

Powering mine with my solar setup. Only using it for some 12v ports at the moment. I run my dometic, a charger for my macbook, and a phone/ipad charger off the ports now.

 

I haven't decided yet. The LVD unit itself will be flush mounted on the aux fuse bracket next to the breaker, while the switch can be mounted inside the cab or inside the engine bay. I don't have any extra slots ATM inside the cab, so my current plan is to mount the switch in the engine bay below the 6 blade aux fuse panel.