Fuse Panel Location

So I'm going to be installing a blue sea POS and neg 12 fuse panel in the truck to run accessories. Lights, Ham, etc.. question is what location?

Under the hood is the common location I have seen. Right behind the stock fuse box. I'm curious is there a common place in the cab?
What's your pro or con for it. Running wires are easier from the hood or cab?

Has anyone had issues with water with it being under the hood? Mainly splash up or river crossing?

I could just be overthinking this and should just mount it under the hood. Haha just want to make it would and functional at the end of the day. And I'm sure there is a personal preference for sure. I just hate doing work twice haha.

Thank you guys for any input and opinions they are always valuable.

-Andrew

 

I guess it depends on what you plan on powering with your fuse block. I have mine under the hood because there is just so much more room under there than in the cab (regular cab) and many of the things I'm powering are exterior accessories. I have never had an issue with water and have plunged my truck into many a mud hole. Just ensure your connections are properly soldered/crimped/ heatshrinked.

Check out the aux fuse panels thread for more info.

I have a paranoid fab fuse panel. Great product and very reasonably priced

Here's a picture of my panel. Happy to help more

 

Great info! Are you running switches inside the cab for on/off function?

I'm planning on led exterior lights for trail and camping, fridge, air compressor, that's about it for now. But will have the option to add more. Also bought a auto relay switch for the 2nd battery so when off everything will run from that instead of the main truck battery.

 

Yes, I have an @Iggy switchpanel in the cab. And nice, I have my aux battery stuff on the flip side of my panel.

I have a second aux fuse panel in the bed with the battery to power camping lights, bed lights, fridge and 12v outlets.

 

What power distribution block is this? Do you mind sharing a link?

 

https://www.ebay.com/c/5023334248

They also sell smaller ones that hold 6 relays.

 

Awesome! Thanks! looks like a nice distribution block, and the price is right compared to littelfuse/bussmann/bluesea etc!

 

I'm happy with it so far. Good quality plastic and seals well. I've only had it in operation for about two weeks so far. Redid all my wiring as my quarantine project.

 

Typically you want your fuses closest to the power source (battery) in case there is a short or overdraw situation. This reduces the exposure and risk of an electrical fire along the cable route or in your situation the cab of the vehicle (if you choose to install the FP in the cab). The downside to this is the inconvenience of running your accessory cables/wires through the firewall to switches inside the cab.

If you purchase and use the appropriately rated fuse panel and hardware as well as follow best electrical practices you shouldn't have any issues with water.