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Originally Posted by sandbuster
Nice clean work! I like to see folks be a little more creative in their add-ons as opposed to just slapping on store bought items - which I readily acknowledge we all do but it's nice to see folks go out of the box occasionally.
Being an older guy (and having the extra time) I try to make my add-ons reflect a little of me - an example of that is I used several of the available blank switch spots on the dash to put in OEM look-alike switches but on my last DIY project I went back to the old school way by building my own simple switch panel with a couple of voltmeters to monitor main & aux batteries. I'm new to this forum so not sure if my picture/video efforts will turn out...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZjfeeHldkc
Okay, so I think the video plays okay but suspect there is a better way to do this?
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Thanks! I feel exactly the same. I've got quite a few unique modifications I'll be posting about eventually. One of them is a hidden solar panel port behind a self-opening, hinged front license plate. Just unthread two thumbscrews on the license plate and it opens up 90 degrees and stays in place with a spring loaded hinge. Have a flush mount APP receptacle behind it with a weather seal cover on it, and plug in my portable 200w panel.
The video works fine and what a great set-up! That 3000w inverter is a monster. I see you have a 2nd battery as well. Mine is installed in the same spot as yours. Which 500A solenoid are you using? I didn't catch it in the video. I've got a BlueSea Systems remote battery switch I'm using to keep my winch(waiting to be installed) disconnected when not in use, which is also rated at 500A continuous - with 2x 4/0 cables, lol. That's one of my switch positions(winch power).
You've got a lot of radios in there as well. I'm just now in the process of installing a GMRS. Installing the previously mentioned RJ45 passthrough is one of my tasks this weekend.