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DIY - Build and install a Bussmann RTMR Fuse/Relay Block

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by tacozord, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Feb 10, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    Slick as shit! Well done!!!!
     
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  2. Feb 11, 2017 at 6:56 PM
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    Yeah, I have to unbolt it to access my firewall unfortunately, but I should never have a need to access it again, as I have pre-wired for up to 10 switches. But if I do it will be very easy.
    I can also still reach the plugs for my accessories just have to reach underneath it.
     
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    Wow. This is one of the finest write ups I've ever seen. I mean, even the photography was spot on. Thank you for all the time and effort that went into that. Subbed for future reference.
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2017 at 4:49 PM
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    Thanks! I'm a photographer on the side, so I couldn't help myself and go a little overboard!

    Cheers :cheers:
     
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  9. Mar 12, 2017 at 5:04 PM
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    Still sharing the link to this tutorial around the web with others no matter what their favorite brand is.
     
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  10. Mar 20, 2017 at 8:23 PM
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    I've got mine all installed and working now! I followed your under the hood lighting writeup as well. Very thankful I ran across this thread. I was wondering if you'd have a suggestion on how to get 12v power to the rear of my truck for other accessories like bed lights, water pump, air compressor and anything else I want to run off the 12 volts. Would you suggest another fuse block in the back with relays? I just want to do it the right way and am looking for input. Thanks in advance! Here's my Bussmann install too.

    20170225_165629.jpg 20170305_202615.jpg 20170216_205840.jpg
     
  11. Mar 21, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    That looks great! Well done!!!

    As for 12v to the bed, I'd install a 2nd Bussmann in the bed. And similarly to how you installed a positive and ground to/from your current Bussmann, do the same thing but make it longer to the bed.

    Now with that said, perhaps you might consider a dual battery install instead. If so, put the 2nd battery in the bed and run another Bussmann off of that. But consider this...if you're running new cable to the bed but not doing the dual battery setup, you might want to install cable to the bed that would be able to handle the 2nd battery for the future, something like 1/0AWG instead of just 4AWG. That way, if you choose to install the 2nd battery later on, the cable run is already complete and you don't have to redo it and spend more money. So think about the big picture of what you want to do and go from there.
     
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  12. Mar 22, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    Thanks! I will look into doing another one then. I do have plans to setup a dual battery system but I think I am going to do it in the front with a Luna kit. I still need to do more research on them.


     
  13. Apr 4, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    Thanks for this writeup.. I used this thread and your blog site for the building of my fuse block. I went with the larger busman but used many of your ideas from the smaller block. Thanks for such a detailed writeup. It made this easy for me. @tacozord
     
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  14. Apr 27, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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    By far one of the best explained write-ups on any forum. I highly appreciate all the work that went into this!

    Cheers!
     
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  15. May 5, 2017 at 8:52 AM
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    A few minor things...
    So I just built one of these and bought a mounting plate for it. I have a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport and there are two threaded holes in my engine bay right behind the relay box. Anyone have any idea what thread/size those inserts are? I'd like to use those to mount my setup to.
     
  16. May 5, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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    I have a 4eunner and they were m6 bolts. I would assume they are the same. Can't remember the thread count. Sorry
     
  17. May 8, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    Thanks for the compliments! I hope it helps you.
     
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  18. May 9, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    A few minor things...
    Anyone have a source for switches that are color matched to the OEM white/blue color?

    I've looked at ch4x4 and mictuning switches. If there is no close substitute I'll just go with white switches.
     
  19. Jul 5, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    Anyone able to make me four wires to plug into the bussman? Think I need the female with weather seal. For 4 fuses to be added. just like a foot long
     
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  20. Jul 9, 2017 at 5:37 PM
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    Holy write-up Batman! So much information to go through, but still an excellent write-up! I'll definitely be using this when it comes time to build one, which may be in the near-ish future. Thanks for putting all of this together.
     
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