So I am gearing up to add an accessory fuse panel aka power distribution block to my LC200
Just wanted to see if anyone who has already gone down this path can steer me away from any mistakes.
So I am currently running one battery but plan to add a 2nd battery in the future
For now the fuse panel will be connected to the main battery and mounted at the passenger rear, under the hood on the SLEE accessory panel.
Fitting a 2nd battery without doing the starter/aux battery location swap is another overthunk project in the works....
Accessory panel is for future light bars and...well accessories
I hate fuse taps and don't have ACC fuses in the passenger foot well where I need them
So I will try to make some of the fuses to be always on and ACC triggered
Wanted a clean OEM look with optional relays so I can have the high powered lights in the future.
Immediate connections will be:
Dash cam (always on and ACC)
ARB Linx module
USB power hub for front seat passenger (hidden under center console)
Under hood work lights (bought a set of the KC cyclones)
Future connections will be:
Front light bar, poss ditch lights, rock lights, scene lights
Will eventually run a 4AWG wire to the back for a rear fuse panel to distribute power to the rear cargo area and rear lighting to have less wiring
rear cargo power for fridge
rear usb power hub for passengers
rear hatch lights
rear scene lights
So this video from Wanderlust Overland has been really helpful in understanding the wiring and how to build a panel.
And this link for this article is EXCELLENT. I believe a ih8mud'er was building these at one point
I was creating a shopping list of components and came across this:
www.waytekwire.com
And here is a YT video of it in action
This looks like a much cleaner all in one design.
It has 8 inline fuses for the simple stuff and 8 fused relays for the bigger stuff
Can be expandable for the future as shown in the video
Anyone use one of these Bussman ssVEC boxes before?
Would save alot of the tedious wiring connections.
Just wanted to see if anyone who has already gone down this path can steer me away from any mistakes.
So I am currently running one battery but plan to add a 2nd battery in the future
For now the fuse panel will be connected to the main battery and mounted at the passenger rear, under the hood on the SLEE accessory panel.
Fitting a 2nd battery without doing the starter/aux battery location swap is another overthunk project in the works....
Accessory panel is for future light bars and...well accessories
I hate fuse taps and don't have ACC fuses in the passenger foot well where I need them
So I will try to make some of the fuses to be always on and ACC triggered
Wanted a clean OEM look with optional relays so I can have the high powered lights in the future.
Immediate connections will be:
Dash cam (always on and ACC)
ARB Linx module
USB power hub for front seat passenger (hidden under center console)
Under hood work lights (bought a set of the KC cyclones)
Future connections will be:
Front light bar, poss ditch lights, rock lights, scene lights
Will eventually run a 4AWG wire to the back for a rear fuse panel to distribute power to the rear cargo area and rear lighting to have less wiring
rear cargo power for fridge
rear usb power hub for passengers
rear hatch lights
rear scene lights
So this video from Wanderlust Overland has been really helpful in understanding the wiring and how to build a panel.
And this link for this article is EXCELLENT. I believe a ih8mud'er was building these at one point
DIY Bussmann RTMR Fuse Block, Part 1 – Introduction | Bodenzord
This is Part 1 in a series of tutorials that will show you how to build a Bussmann RTMR fuse/relay block. If you're not familiar with this product, it's a simple waterproof enclosure that allows you to connect accessories on your vehicle through relays and/or fuses.
www.bodenzord.com
I was creating a shopping list of components and came across this:
Eaton's Bussmann Series 31S-001-0 ssVEC Power Distribution Module | Waytek
Eaton's Bussmann Series 31S-001-0 ssVEC Power Distribution Module, 200A is in stock and ready to ship. Order today!
And here is a YT video of it in action
This looks like a much cleaner all in one design.
It has 8 inline fuses for the simple stuff and 8 fused relays for the bigger stuff
Can be expandable for the future as shown in the video
Anyone use one of these Bussman ssVEC boxes before?
Would save alot of the tedious wiring connections.
