Show off your aux fuse panels.

Where are you all sourcing this distribution block? I can't seem to find a source using the part number in the picture. @Eddiebeer @wi_taco

 

@DesertRatliff , I bought mine from an eBay seller that bundled the Bussman unit with relays, fuses and enough wire to build it out. It did cost a little more to purchase that way but it did save time.

Alternately, you can find just the unit for sale through a number of retailers. Here's a link to Waytek that shows it in stock: https://www.waytekwire.com/product/...Pc3OABFFUcVQFpt99ScBYy6sdRcvJGtBoCEZcQAvD_BwE.

Hope that helps!

 

Thanks for the quick response! Rainy day off today has me wanting to get parts ordered up and on their way. I appreciate the info.

 

You got it. BTW, if you do order just the bare unit, make sure that you order 4 pin mini relays so you have the choice of orienting them either way. My 'kit' came with 5 pin relays so I had to cut & grind off the 5th leg to allow me to flip their orientation successfully.

 

I’m installing the Auxbeam mount from @switch and am having trouble figuring out how to drill the hole in the wheel well for the mount that goes immediately beneath the brake manifold lines. Does anyone who’s done this before have any tips?

 

I also replied to your question on Etsy.

I used a 1/4" bit that was 6" long. I mounted the bracket in place using the other two mount positions: the existing hole in the wheel well and the fuse box nut (see #1 and #3 in figure 1 in the instructions). Then I marked the position to drill the hole using my drill bit without the drill because the chuck was in the way. I just turned the bit by hand until it had scratched the paint enough to see the correct location on the wheel well. Then I removed the mount so I could drill the hole. I still had to angle the bit because the chuck was so close to the break lines. You might find it easier to drill a pilot hole with a smaller bit and then drill up from the bottom with the 1/4" bit. Don't forget to put a dab of paint on the exposed metal edge of the hole to prevent rust.

 

Much appreciated, @switch! (I wasn't sure if you were holidaying it up, hence the inquiries both here and on Etsy.) I'll grab a longer bit tomorrow and finish it up.

Happy holidays!

 

Recently did a 2 battery setup for all my truck camping needs. Let me know what you think! Renogy 20a DC to DC charger, LiTime 100ah mini, 500w Inverter.

 

I like that setup behind the seat, I was debating on doing something similar with 2 Minis.

 

I like it.

Does the Renogy DC-DC make a lot of noise? I had mine in the bed of the truck, but want to move it to the cab. Unsure if it has fan noise or anything.

 

@TrevoTaco one quick question on that setup, where did you run your ground to? Again nice setup and thanks in advance!

 

Who manufactures trays? So far i've got Paranoid Fabrications, Overland Equipped, PowerTrays....

 

I got mine from a salvage yard by weight, maybe a buck or two. All it needs is a right angle and some thickness( or a corner). Aluminum bakeware works. Yes, time spent, but it’s also recycling.

 

we are also one of the few that will do a custom setup per your drawings too

 

I was looking for a fuse/relay mounting tray but didn't want to pay $75 to $125 for something I could make myself. I found some black diamond plate sheets of 12" x 24" aluminum at Lowes on sale for $7.52, so I picked up two. I copied the Powertrays Blank for the TRD Offroad/Pro. Also needed to relocate the clutch reservoir, found some instructions with pictures, and made a simple bracket to mount to my tray. I did reach out to Powertrays about getting the relocation bracket for the blank tray (I was about to just buy the blank tray because it would have been easier) but they weren't very helpful.
The Build:
Took lots of measurements based on pictures of several different tray installations available online.
Created a one-piece prototype.
Used the prototype to test and realized that modular would be better.
More measurements.

Cut and fabricated each modular piece using:
Jigsaw
Bench and handheld grinders to smooth edges (metal gets too hot when using these to cut)
Bench vise to bend parts.
Propane torch to bend parts
Rivet tool

Pieces:
Fender mount bracket.
Tray.
Wheel well mount bracket (goes to a ground screw below the main fuse distro panel).
Clutch reservoir relocate bracket.
Also used rivnuts for all the screw mounts.

With the prototype, I couldn't get the main fuse distro panel lid open unless I loosened the tray. The modular tray allows easy removal without taking anything apart. Mostly because better final measurements.

 

I used some aluminum 2" angle and some 1/8" aluminum sheet I had from another project, cut out the appropriate holes with a hole saw and Dremel, then wrapped it in carbon fiber vinyl wrap. I'm pleased enough with the results.

 

Nice work! What hood strut setup did you install?

 

Thanks! The hood struts are the Redline Tuning stainless struts.

 

One nice thing about 5-pin relays is you can use a pair of them to create a reversing circuit using a low current on-off-on switch instead of running high current and wiring to a more expensive reversing switch.