Mounting a fuse block on quarter panel (1 Viewer)

[Crossthreaded]

I'm adding some rear lights, power ports and a backup camera and want to mount a fuse block on the driver side rear quarter panel. I'm saving the right side area for an IronClad insert and to use for gear storage. I want to mount the fuse block, relays and 100A switch inside the compartment door on the driver side, so to the left of the gas filling pipe. I'm thinking a sheet metal panel attached to something non-conductive that in turn mounts to the quarter panel with an adhesive. I haven't found any threads where someone has done this. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Looks like the rear window leaked somewhere along the line. That rust is now on the list as well.

 

[CharlieS]

Seems like a solid plan.

 

[ZackR]

Look into the Blue Sea equipment, quality items for exactly what you are doing. Avoid most of the cheapo junk on Amazon, especially fuses and fuse blocks.

As for the non conducive part that should be built into whatever fuse panel or switch you end up using. You can mount them directly to the metal panel.

Before buying anything spend some time writing down what exactly your project will look like, including any accessories you might want to add in the future. For example if you want 120VAC power via an inverter, plan for that now since it will require much larger wires, fuses, etc than the really small loads like a backup camera.

The key thing for any electrical project is safety, in the vehicle context this typically means how to avoid it catching on fire (lack of fuses, loads too large for the wires, unfused wires rubbing and shorting, poor crimps and connections, etc).

Oh and don't hide it too much, access is important for inspection and troubleshooting. Especially the disconnect switch, make that one easy to access.

 

[mudgudgeon]

to the left of the gas filling pipe

Where do you carry your jack and wheel brace etc?

I think if you have an alternative jack arrangement, fuse block here is a good idea, but as mentioned above, access gets tricky if you have the rear loaded with shelves or camping gear etc.

Same is true for the other side quarter panel

 

[Crossthreaded]

Where do you carry your jack and wheel brace etc?

I think if you have an alternative jack arrangement, fuse block here is a good idea, but as mentioned above, access gets tricky if you have the rear loaded with shelves or camping gear etc.

Same is true for the other side quarter panel

I have the now-discontinued Landshark drawers installed. The shelf is divided into three parts - a large square covering most of the floor and two side wings shapped to fit above the tire wells. I unbolted the sidewings and used piano hinges so I could flip them up. That allows for both extra storage and the ability to use eye bolts in the old seat belt attachments to which I've attached ratchet straps. My truck is lifted so I bolted the bottle jack to a piece of wood that fits inside the HiLift expanded base. That plus the jack adapter from @LandCruiserPhil are enough to get my 37 inch tires off the ground. I don't keep the jack on the mount because of that. The plan is to mount the fuse block where the door inset is so it's easy to get to. I can do that by just flipping up the side wing on the drawers.

 

[sunrk]

x2 on The Bluesea electrical stuff - it's made for marine use so it's ideal in a 4wd. They have some excellent stuff like fuse panels, and DC outlets for USB charging, merit-style DC sockets, etc.