Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:41:42 +0000
Reply-To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
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Quick check on Amazon yields many solutions. Some of them have LED indicators for failed circuit; I don't need that. I just want a "bussbar" with 3 inputs: Ground, Constant 12VDC, Switched 12VDC. I have 3 outputs that need Switched; I have 1 output that needs Constant. I can use my Dremil tool to slice through things as necessary. I will figure it out, in an efficient and tidy and easy to trouble-shoot manner. But all appropriately fused. I can't thank you enough for the idea!
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, 07:06:26 PM PDT, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
I kind of stumbled onto these mini fuse boxes looking in a RV section of a
automotive store one day - I bought one but have not installed it anywhere
yet.
I am glad this might be a solution.
Bruce
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
> Bruce, I like this tip very much! Instead of all those funky plastic
> housings around typical glass-bodied fuses going to accessories, I could
> have a clean setup. Thank you! I will start researching.
>
> On Saturday, October 23, 2021, 05:34:22 PM PDT, Bruce Todd <
> beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Richard,
>
> What about considering a secondary fuse box (kind of like a sub panel) and
> secure it in a central spot somewhere under the dash and hook power to it
> and then connect your accessories to the secondary fuse box directly
> instead of splicing and dicing? That way you will know where the
> accessories are being powered and they can also be fuse protected as well.
>
> All sorts of size and amperage configurations on Amazon or on other
> automotive sites.
>
> Bruce
>
> On Sat, Oct 23, 2021 at 4:47 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> My van is 85 tintop. Second owner, since 1989. So I am the DPO. I've
> added electronic accessories along the way: Honda Radio, Audiovox Cruise
> Control, Garmin GPS, even a switch to activate valve on my hot water/shower
> setup, hidden fuel pump kill switch. All works Great!.....until it
> doesn't, like on latest cross country trip the radio just stopped working
> while driving along. Okay....I made the bonehead mistake of "kludging" the
> connections, kept hop-scotching. There are primarily three: Ground,
> Constant 12VDC, Switched 12VDC. I just kept splicing into existing
> things. I need a better way.....it is definitely looking like an Octopus
> out of control under there. I have some ideas in mind, but thought I would
> ask the gang if they have any tips. Also....it would be super helpful to
> have wires of different colors, like they do at the factory; I'm sure I
> could find at FLAPS, Amazon, or Ebay but maybe you know good source. My
> basic plan is to use generous lengths of wire, zipties, and appropriate
> labeling. Systematically clean things up.
>
>
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