Fiberglass fuse block mount / powertray

So i am thinking about building a fiberglass powertray. Thing is, i can build 8 to 10 for about the same price as 1. I just have to build the mold longer. So i am trying to see if there is any interest from others. I am not trying to compete with the other guys. I am not eventrying to get into business. I would sell them for cost plus a small amount for my time. I am thinking $20 to $40 including shipping. Most of the cost would be shipping. The trays would be unpainted blanks. I might would drill them out or even rig them for a small fee. Don't really know yet. I will figure that out if there is enough interest. Why fiberglass? It won't corrode in salty environments. It doesn't conduct electricity. Its easier to modify than aluminum. And it's cheaper than aluminum. Reply to this and i may make a few.

 

Pictures?

 

Haven't built it yet. Level of interest will determine mold size. If no-one else is interested i will build a temp mold out of foam good enough for one part and move on.

 

Heat from under the hood over time won’t affect it?

 

Interested.

 

Nope. Engine compartments of boats are fiberglass and get way hotter than the tacoma. It doesn't get hot enough to melt plastic in there it won't hurt fiberglass. Hoods on fiberglass cars don't burn and heat rises.

 

Going to start the mock up tomorrow. Can't say for sure when i will get the mold built. Business trip week after next. Ot next week getting ready to be gone for a week. I am hoping to have parts by Christmas though.

 

No hurry.

 

@Tullie D since it looks like you and i are going to be the alpha versions... Any design or feature requests? I am thinking of adding a flange that you could bolt relays to and they be in the upright position. Can't think of any thing else that adds value.

 

I don't know, when you get your mock up done, maybe I'll have an inspiration. ​

 

I’m interested! looking for a tray to mount a BS 6 fuse block and an 80 amp breaker, keeping it as small as necessary. Will it have a leg to brace to inner fender? Or can you make it strong enough that it won’t be necessary?

Gen3 TRD OR. Auto

 

3/16" fiberglass would be strong enough. Fiberglass doesn't bend. It may be stronger than the truck where it is attached. I plan on making it with a leg. Fiberglass cuts easy. You could always mount it worth the leg not secure and see how it reacts. If you like the result then chop it off. You can shave it down as minimal as you want.

 

Finally got the mock up done. Build the mold after new years. Part run the following week of all goes well.

 

Looks nice.
You think it’ll be strong enough with a support leg? We’re not putting much weight on it.

Is it big enough to fit the blue seal 12 fuse block and 100 amp breaker?
https://www.powertrays.com/products/blue-sea-12-circuit-fuse-box-with-cover-and-negative-bus

https://www.powertrays.com/products/blue-sea-187-series-resettable-waterproof-circuit-breaker-surface-mount-up-to-200a

Tom

 

Should be plenty strong unless you lay on it. I am assuming the aluminum Ness a support leg because it bends. Fiberglass and carbon fiber don't. Not to mention mine it's shorter so less moment at the end to support. Not sure what all will fit on it. You should be able to zoom in on the dimensions. Not planning on mounting the main breaker on mine. I will use an mrbf at the battery. Only thing i am planning on is a fuse block and a couple of relays.

 

It is long enough to reach the bolt that is used on support legs. So if i am wrong anyone can bend an aluminium flatbar and make a leg. I am trying to keep mine minimal. Can reach all the connectors. Can get the fuse block cover off. Can even get to that little relay box under it without taking anything apart.