1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Looking for Aux circuit wiring inspiration (placement, location, etc)

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by GawainXR, Jul 24, 2025.

  1. Jul 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
    #1
    GawainXR

    GawainXR [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2023
    Member:
    #425972
    Messages:
    610
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    William
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Off-Road
    DashCam
    I'm planning to add a secondary battery to my 2020 Tacoma, which as of right now is planned to be a seperate AUX circuit with the battery charged via a BCDC1225D,

    I'm trying to decide on a few things for the build and could use some inspiration by seeing what others have done or reccomend.
    - Placement of Solar Panel Input (MC4) E.G. do people usually run a feed to the bed or just run the wires under the hood cowl when charging.
    - What accessories to place on the secondary battery, and where to mount their plugs.
    - I'm currently thinking of a dedicated 100a 2AWG circuit that branches to a female anderson plug and SAE connector (SAE for powering accessories like a fridge, light duty compressor), anderson for higher draw accessories like an inverter)
    - I may also feed a WeBoost and my canopy dome light off this circuit.
    - Switched accessories like lightbars, hood light, etc would remain wired to the start battery.
    - Would a 3 position switch opposed to a 2 position one, allowing me to bypass the AUX battery and directly power accessories using the START battery/alternator in extreme cases be wise?
     
  2. Jul 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
    #2
    CraigF

    CraigF Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2020
    Member:
    #332105
    Messages:
    1,829
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Craig
    Oak Grove, OR
    Vehicle:
    06 AC PR OR 4.0L
    none yet

Products Discussed in

To Top