Fuse Blocked (1 Viewer)

[Sully]

Now that my LC interior is gutted, I have a clean slate with which to work on interior accessories/mods/etc. I'm looking to add some 12v outlets, an inverter, CB, amps, GPS, and maybe a mac mini (I've been spending way too much time drooling over the ROTWs). I know I'm going to have to add a second battery to power all of this, but I'm wondering if all of these can and should be run off of a fuse block or if I should run separate fused power wire for the amps back to the first battery.

 

[John E Davies]

I think it's always smart to add a complete fuse block and run its main power feed right off the battery, esp when you are adding a major electrical load.

I don't see why you would need a second battery - were you planning on turning everything on and going inside the house for a couple of hours?

Here is what I did:

http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/page4c.htm

John Davies
Spokane WA

 

[NorCalDoug]

I'd run it all off a fuse block.

 

[firetruck41]

You might not need a second batt if you are not using any of that stuff when the engine is off, but this sure would be a good time to do it. I would use a fuse block, except possibly run a fused wire/cable for the inverter or large amp (where you need a lot of power).