Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Aux fusebox at Main Battery

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Aux fusebox at Main Battery

    Guys, my positive terminal is starting to look like a Christmas tree. An untidy one at that. :!:
    I have searched this forum and the local 12 volt shop. I am looking for a fuse box which would give some degree of water resistence. Main existing toyota fusebox appears at least splash proof, and current inline fuses are in waterproof housings. I already have 2 Alzone fuseboxes in the truck , but am wary of using another here because it does not appear even "splash " proof. Local Bias Boating store just had buss bars that had covers that were more open than an Alzone box.

    Then where do you mount it. Near the battery would be good. :roll: Screw to top of existing fusebox???? :?:

    Any ideas. Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere.
    D4D, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, thongs, stubbie cooler, fishing rods and rod holder, tide chart, bundy, snatch strap.

  • #2
    Re: Aux fusebox at Main Battery

    as soon as you throw water protection in the mix, you rule out almost every fuse box.
    i haven't seen any that tick all your boxes.
    i used buss bars (+ &-) and this gives you minimal surfaces that can produce voltage drop.
    your problem is, to have it under bonnet, it needs to have minimal contact points, to reduce faults.
    see what others can come up with
    [url=http://www.fuelly.com/driver/damonat/prado][img]http://www.fuelly.com/smallsig-metric/50578.png[/img][/url]

    Comment


    • #3
      Re: Aux fusebox at Main Battery

      I have the same problem. And no space to fit one! Currently I have a mini fuse box (Narva) mounted on the driver's side guard. This is mainly to give me some terminals to plug the solar panel into. One of these days I am going to install one of those marine boxes that have done the rounds on here and I see two options on location. The first is the top of the existing fuse box but it needs to still allow the lid to be removed without the cables getting in the way. The second is to fit it on a hinge on the driver's side guard. I have too much under the bonnet to make it fit easily and I am thinking of relocating the compressor to the bullbar cavity which will leave enough spare on the drivers side.
      My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic

      Comment


      • #4
        Re: Aux fusebox at Main Battery

        I have the same problem as you. ABR Sidewinder have some interesting fuse boxes and something called a Toyota style fused positive terminal. I have bought the insulated covers for circuit breakers and various other bits and pieces from ABR but I have not seen the above. Might go for a look at the local wreckers and see what could fit. Hot rodders would probably know of the good aftermarket gear.
        150 Vx D4D, Deluxe Arb bar, winch, Hayman Reece Towbar, UBP, P3 Tekonsha, 'n stuff.
        "When cooking on a camp fire it must be cool enough to cook on so it needs to burn down to coals, at least in parts. It is customary to drink beer while waiting for the fire to cool down.
        I recommend starting with a very big fire"-Vince.

        Comment


        • #5
          Re: Aux fusebox at Main Battery

          I had the same problem. When rebuilding the FJ I installed a Blue Sea Fuse Block. They are a common addition to off-roaders and adds a second level of protection to further isolate aftermarket accessories.



          They are available at Whitworth's and Marine Direct.
          "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia" (Charles Schultz)

          I have a 2007 FJ Cruiser (An American knock-off 120) Considerably built up.

          I am also a Founding Father of the FJ Bruisers, FJ Cruiser club, in Washington D.C.
          Check us out....
          [url]http://www.fjbruisers.com[/url]
          Our discussion forum....
          [url]http://www.fjbruisers.org/forum/[/url]

          [img]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/hayesy72/logo-1.jpg[/img]

          Comment


          • #6
            Re: Aux fusebox at Main Battery

            Ok, first I don’t like to tap into existing electrical components in my vehicles, I like to run their on wiring. I went to West Marine and bought a “ST Blade Fuse Block” It takes the small blade fuses, it also has (6) accessory you can run off it. I like because it is marine quality, the automotive fuse blocks are kind of rinky dink IMO. Then I bought 12’ of 10 Gauge wire for running straight from the battery to the fuse box. I didn’t know at the time where I wanted to put the box at inside the vehicle, this is why I bought 12’.





            I first ran the 10 gauge red positive wire from the battery along the fender wall, then ran the 10 gauge black neg wire from the fender wall. I used black colored small cable ties to keep them bundled together. Next I used an existing rubber firewall plug, made a small hole, then pushed both wires through into the cabin area. I then pulled the rest of the slack into the cabin, leaving very little slack in the engine bay area. I had bought some automotive wire protective sleeve material; I used it to wrap the wires together to make it look like all the other wires that are run in the engine bay, it makes for a very clean appearance.







            I decided in the end the best place for the fuse block was under the driver’s side dash off the firewall. I noticed when looking under there that off the Brake Bracket has (2) bolts that protruded out with enough thread for some nuts to be tightened on. I decided that this would be the best location for the box, but I would have to make a bracket for the box to hang off the brake bracket.



            I then measured the distance between the two bolts; it came to 2-1/2 inches. I then drew a template up and cut it out, placed it inside holding up next to the bolts, it was going to work great. I had some 16 gauge steel that I bought for making a CB mount, I had some of this material left, so used it for the fuse bracket. I traced it on to the steel, then cut it out with a cutoff wheel on my hand held grinder. Then took over to the belt sander, smoothing the edges out. Next, I measured the fuse box mounting screw locations. I marked these on the steel and then took it over to my drill press, drilled four small holes where the box is going to mount. I then drilled (2) 5/16” holes for the mounting to the steering box. I test fitted the bracket, it worked great, I then painted it gray set to dry.





            Next I mounted the fuse block to the bracket and then mounted the bracket to the brake bracket using (2) 5/16” locknuts.











            Next I finished it off by cutting the excess wire off to the desired length, crimped elect connectors on the ends of both wires, then hooked them up, then placed the fuse block cover on. Now I have (6) open areas to run what ever I want inside with fuses. I just finished making a real clean CB mount which attaches under the center console using the existing bolt from the sensor and one from the shift box. It comes out underneath the side of the console and attaches to my large Cobra 148 NW ST Sound Tracker Single Sideband CB. I also run a police scanner and some other 12-volt items. This will give me room to grow, without the hassle of finding hot wires, and ground locations, plus having everything in one place if a fuse blows. Just thought I would pass it on to anyone that might to do something like this too.

            When doing any elec work, remove the Neg from the battery.
            Side note: I will be installing a 125A fuse between the Battery & Fuse Block.

            ****************UPDATE******************

            I have installed an inline 60 amp Fuse between the Battery & Fuse Block. This will help insure of any High amperage short to the fuse block inside the cabin. The Fuse block said to install 125 amp fuse. I tried finding one without ordering online, and found the largest I could find locally was a 60amp inline fuse. A 125 amp has to be huge, I think a little over kill myself. I went with the 60amp, it should suffice. The following are some pics of the inline fuse installed for everyone. I installed it a while back and told everyone that I would update the thread when finished. Sorry for the delay, I took some pic's this morning.







            I hope this helps everyone
            "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia" (Charles Schultz)

            I have a 2007 FJ Cruiser (An American knock-off 120) Considerably built up.

            I am also a Founding Father of the FJ Bruisers, FJ Cruiser club, in Washington D.C.
            Check us out....
            [url]http://www.fjbruisers.com[/url]
            Our discussion forum....
            [url]http://www.fjbruisers.org/forum/[/url]

            [img]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/hayesy72/logo-1.jpg[/img]

            Comment


            • #7
              Re: Aux fusebox at Main Battery

              Thanks for the tips guys. I have gone back and forth on this for some weeks now. I was very close to installing one of the battery terminals by projecta

              http://www.projecta.com.au/documents/item/245

              I may well go for a bus bar in a waterproof box from bias boating.(sold as sepatate items) I like flyn drives option, however being basically lazy, I thought I may get away with using the existing in line fuses and no wire cutting , plus a HD fuse in the power line to the bus bar.

              I had an auto elec out to check out a problem with the camper, so while he was here I asked him the same question. He didn't think I needed to do anything

              Maybe he's right. I'll have to mull over it. Or I could ask my mate with a Pootrol and then do the other option than what he suggests! After all they can't even pick the right truck. :lol:
              D4D, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, thongs, stubbie cooler, fishing rods and rod holder, tide chart, bundy, snatch strap.

              Comment

              canli bahis siteleri bahis siteleri ecebet.net
              mencisport.com
              antalya escort
              tsyd.org deneme bonusu veren siteler
              deneme bonusu veren siteler
              gaziantep escort
              gaziantep escort
              asyabahis maltcasino olabahis olabahis
              erotik film izle Rus escort gaziantep rus escort
              atasehir escort tuzla escort
              sikis sex hatti
              en iyi casino siteleri
              deneme bonusu veren siteler
              casibom
              deneme bonusu veren siteler
              deneme bonusu veren siteler
              betticket istanbulbahis
              Working...
              X