Electrics Help

[Mtnman01]

Hi Guys,
Need some advice. I have a 4runner on order I'm looking to initially install the following items:

ARB twin compressor and Grill Marker Lights.

Later down the line, I will add a fridge and some more lights probably on a roof rack and bumper. I will also consider a second battery, solar charging and winch.

After doing some research I have decided to install the ARB on a bracket in the passenger firewall side with the option for SMOG sensor move underneath after second battery install. I am considering a switch pro with sea blue fuse mount on the driver firewall side. Fridge on the fuse block and all other devices on the switch pro. Am I right in saying the ARB must be wired to the battery for power but can be linked to the Switch pro for control?

I would run a constant 12v and USB to rear for the fridge. Connected to sea blue fuse.

The winch would be direct to battery with a kill switch (sea blue)

All other lights to Switch pro.

So initial setup would be a mounting bracket for ARB from Bandi on this site. ARB wired directly to the battery with an inline fuse with a harness or wires connecting it to the switch pro for control
.
Switch pro on the power tray mounting plate with sea blue fuse wired too. I would connect the marker lights to this with control harness (Switch) through the firewall and mounted on the dash.

Later I would add lights to the switch pro and fridge too the sea blue fuse.

Does this seem right? Is it the best (cleanest way) to achieve my build.

By the way, I have never installed a single wire in a vehicle in my life. I am fairly competent at following videos though.

 

[Rack]

Your asking alot, Before you get to involved with your mods. Spend some time and do more research on each mod you would like to do. there is plenty of info on all that your trying to achieve.
First of all you might want to start with a dual battery mod if you intend on a winch and a fridge, The stock battery is fine till you start adding accessories.
The dual battery mod will move things around under the hood then you can figure out where to mount the compressor and the S pod .Also with the dual battery you can isolate the circuiting of your new accessories so as not to have contact with OEM circuits (wiring).
Your headed in the right direction with the Blue Sea components they are top on the line. Blue sea makes fuse holder that take up very little room at the battery terminals. You can purchase the correct amperage fuse for your purpose. This prevents you from installing a fuse block on top of your OEM fuse box.
Take your time and don't be in a hurry. Ask questions, don't be afraid to PM someone here on the forum. I have spent allot of time on this forum in search mode and gathering information and research.
Good Luck with your Rig

 

[Mtnman01]

Your asking alot, Before you get to involved with your mods. Spend some time and do more research on each mod you would like to do. there is plenty of info on all that your trying to achieve.
First of all you might want to start with a dual battery mod if you intend on a winch and a fridge, The stock battery is fine till you start adding accessories.
The dual battery mod will move things around under the hood then you can figure out where to mount the compressor and the S pod .Also with the dual battery you can isolate the circuiting of your new accessories so as not to have contact with OEM circuits (wiring).
Your headed in the right direction with the Blue Sea components they are top on the line. Blue sea makes fuse holder that take up very little room at the battery terminals. You can purchase the correct amperage fuse for your purpose. This prevents you from installing a fuse block on top of your OEM fuse box.
Take your time and don't be in a hurry. Ask questions, don't be afraid to PM someone here on the forum. I have spent allot of time on this forum in search mode and gathering information and research.
Good Luck with your Rig

Thanks for the advice. I was rushing a little as I had purchased the marker lights and wanted to install them so thought get the switch (Switch Pro) setup and add a compressor. But like you point out maybe do the big mod first (dual battery) as that will dictate what happens next.

I'll stick to researching that for now. From the searching I have done it seems like a more stable mounting point is the passenger from (Shockworks). All the ones I see mounted at the back (passenger firewall) seem to have comments about been loose or not having confidence in the mount.

 

[Rack]

Thanks for the advice. I was rushing a little as I had purchased the marker lights and wanted to install them so thought get the switch (Switch Pro) setup and add a compressor. But like you point out maybe do the big mod first (dual battery) as that will dictate what happens next.

I'll stick to researching that for now. From the searching I have done it seems like a more stable mounting point is the passenger from (Shockworks). All the ones I see mounted at the back (passenger firewall) seem to have comments about been loose or not having confidence in the mount.

Go to my album and check out my dual battery mod or type in Keith PDX in the search window for his dual battery install that's where I got alot of info for my build. Also if you google "4runner dual battery mods" look at images and go from there. I used the shrockworks tray. but my 2011 did not have the air pump in the front tray area. but they make a kit that moves the pump to the fire wall. and still install a air compressor on top.

 

[JSparky]

After having gone through this on several vehicles now, I’d suggest reconsidering your dual battery needs. It’s expensive and adds a great deal of complexity over the stock system. The quality of dual cycle agm batteries and emergency jump staters has really improved too. Check out what Antigravity has been doing.

For your intended needs, I’d argue in favor of upgrading your stock battery, investing in a nice solar recharger, and keep an emergency jumpstart in reserve. There’s other factors to consider, such as weather and how long you’ll be staying at a single camp, but I’d go simple first, then go dual battery later if you find it’s not meeting your needs. Just throwing it out there.

 

[JSparky]

Oh, I second [MENTION=111688]Rack[/MENTION] on the blue sea terminal blocks, inexpensive and easy way to get started for just a few circuits.

Also, check it Slee’s arb compressor mount, positions it on the driver side firewall, which is necessary if you do use shrockworks’ dual battery kit with washer reservoir relocation. If you run a high clearance front bumper you may want that.

 

[57buick]

it might be overkill but I like being prepared for the future and being out on the trail for a few days at a time having reserves.

I went with the Genesis dual battery system in stock location, its a smart system that protects your cranking battery from draining while giving you power for all your accessories. Automatically switches from charging the cranking battery then to charging both batteries etc..

And if for any reason you do ever need more boost to crank engine you just push a button to override the computer and reconnect both batteries to crank.

Genesis Offroad Toyota 4Runner Dual Battery Kit

Also wether you have a single AGM battery or a dual battery system get this diode fuse to replace your ALT-S fuse to make sure your alternator charges it properly.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Y8XCD...colid=T2T3F73VCH4Z&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it