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Yeah man, that'd be super helpful. When my kit gets here, I may just hit you up for some installation help. And no, Im Prerunner :/

 

Ya let me know, when are you normally home by? You can still make it to the meet in Gilmer at the end of the month for some fun

 

Depends on traffic. I work in Irving. Usually though it's around 4PM, maybe 4:30.

Yeah, that'd be pretty sweet. I do have a wedding I have to attend towards the end of the month. Just depends on what day it is I guess.

 

9-24 is the day

 

Found it...Thanks

 

@Gingerbeard Man -Did you hear the good news.....Yuengling is now available in Louisiana! My neighbor just brought me back a case.

 

Damn, yup. That's the day of the wedding. I'll for sure catch the next one.

 

Get some 8 & 12-16 gauge stranded copper wire. 100% copper is the best, the cheap stuff isnt 100%. You will need a thick 8 gauge wire to run power to the blue sea box. (2ft gives you room to play) Then you will need lots of 12-16 gauge wire to run power to your lights/toys.

 

I read a few how-to's that said to use 4 gauge wire. Is that overkill?

 

This. 1000x this. I regret going without them.

 

Not at all if you are only using 4 gauge to go from the battery to the fuse block. I would say its ok to go with a 6 gauge if you are concerned with the thickness.

 

Lol yeah. I have a ton of friends down there. Lucky fuckers

 

Hell I got 2 gauge

 

Did you guys use copper terminals or something else?

Also, were your terminals non insulated or insulated?

 

I have a short 4 gauge wire that was used for an old stereo setup that im going to use. But i also plan to have a winch, lights, air compressor, power inverter, etc.... Not sure how many amps im going to be pulling... I also have a power hungry stereo system that will be fighting for power.

Maybe i should go with dual battery so i can run my accessories off the 2nd battery.... hmmmmm

 

Insulated is better for sure! They also make water proof connectors if you want to get fancy!

 

Yeah, depending on what I plan on using, I may up the gauge of wire. I'm Prerunner, so probably no winch for me.

 

Cool lots of useful information if your looking for campsites off the beaten path

 

That is exactly what I did.

 

You got pictures of this setup? How much money did it take to get a the dual set up?

I may have to pick at your brain a bit for some help. Or i guess i could search google and read....