Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:07:53 -0700
Reply-To: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
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Nice and orderly - very cool.
BT
On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 4:48 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
> FOLLOWUP: I went with Bruce's tip about a secondary fuse box for
> accessories. Yes, I mounted it under normal 85 Tintop fusebox with sheet
> metal screws. Here is the one I used: 12V 24V 6 Way Auto Blade Fuse
> Holder Box Block With Waterproof For Car Marine | eBay
> <https://www.ebay.com/itm/333915511236>
>
> 12V 24V 6 Way Auto Blade Fuse Holder Bo...
> <https://www.ebay.com/itm/333915511236>
>
> I spent most of the day unraveling the wire mysteries I had concocted
> under dash. Took out old mess. Now, each accessory (radio, Garmin GPS,
> Audiovox Cruise Control, motor operated valve for heating up water) has
> their own 12VDC power line and their own fuse....all readily available.
> Also, I ran a Yellow Constant 12VDC (for radio station memory) wire, again
> with it's own fuse; output wire to Radio Memory I also made yellow.
>
> Anyway, very happy with how it all turned out! Neat. Tidy. Easy to
> understand. Rugged.
>
> On Saturday, October 23, 2021, 05:50:55 PM PDT, 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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