FS: Auxiliary fuse and relay block mount $89

My kit would not work as a direct replacement without some changes:

• I'd need to redesign the 100A breaker mount to accommodate the different bolt positions.
• I'd need to add holes for the Bluesea mount which are slightly different but not incompatible with my mount. But it would be better to put the Bluesea fuse block in a project box to keep it clean and dry. The project boxes I've seen online tend to be an inch or so larger in every dimension. For example, I have one of
  $10 LeMotech ABS Plastic Electrical Project Case Power Junction Box, Project Box Black 7.87 x 4.72 x 2.95" (200 x 120 x 75 mm)
  these which I can test fit over the weekend. Or I could design and print a box closer to the dimensions of the Bluesea with appropriate holes for grommets.

Ultimately I'm packing for a trip to Death Valley over Thanksgiving, so I wouldn't be able to take this up for a couple of weeks. But I like the idea of making this mount more universal and that Bluesea fuse block is the most ubiquitous thing out there. So I'm willing to do the work. It will just take a few weeks to turn it around.

If you find a project box that is 7x4x2.5" - I think that would be ideal.

 

I'll do some searching online and see what kind of boxes I can find. I was hoping I could just replace the tray itself, but I'll take a closer look and see what I can find. I appreciate it. I hope Death Valley is in good enough shape for exploring! I was contemplating a trip later in the winter, but wasn't sure what road and trail conditions would be like.

 

Here's how the BlueSea fits on my fuse/relay block mount. The mounting holes are just slightly different.



I gave up on the project box search and designed this. It has holes on the sides for the 4AWG wires to the battery and holes in the bottom for accessories.











This box is designed to fit on the mount I made for the Auxbeam.

The problem gets harder when I look at how this fits in the location of my mount. Note in the photo below I turned it around to fit as close to the side as possible.


My conclusion for now is that a BlueSea fuse block (by itself) would fit easily on my existing fuse block mount with minor changes. But putting a BlueSea fuse block inside a water resistant enclosure presents some real challenges. The box takes up too much space and there is no room for relays. I'm not even using all 6 fuse/relay positions in my current setup since I have additional fuse blocks in the cab and taillight for accessories in those locations.

I bought a Blue Sea Systems 187 Series to see how I might adapt my design to it but it so bulky I'm not even going to try.

 

Also consider some people like their struts. Which requires spacing things off the fender.

 

I got a question about how I wired the fuse/relay box so I thought I would answer that here:

I ran a 4AWG wire from the battery to the breaker and from here to the Smart Battery Protect.



From there I made a pig tail with 6 wires from the to each fuse position in the fuse/relay block.


The other leads on each fuse holder goes to each of the 6 relays. I assume you know how to wire relays but if not there are plenty of sites that explain that (e.g.). Also useful is this site for sizing wires (https://www.wirebarn.com/Wire-Calculator-_ep_41.html)

I didn't power any accessories in my cab from the fuse/relay block in the engine bay. I use the fuse/relay block in the engine bay for exterior lights.

For my compressor and other accessories in my cab, I ran a 10AWG wire to a separate fuse block. The compressor and other accessories in my cab don't need relays, they are powered directly from that in-cab fuse block. See this post for that fuse block.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/show-off-your-aux-fuse-panels.308677/page-81#post-27814223

 

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I also have a version that works for 2nd gen Tacos.

 

I might be game to try. Not sure if MT has the same space. $89 shipped?

 

Yep, same price. If your MT has space like this it should fit.

 

Mine:


So maybe conflicts with my relays?

 

My 2nd gen kit relocates the factory RB#2 similar to how my 3rd gen kit does.

 

I meant the headlight harness ones, I'll have to find another home for them.

Sending the $ now.

 

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Hello has anyone confirmed if this will work with 6MT?