Show me where you mounted your Blue Sea 12v panel

[SuedePflow]

Just looking for mounting location ideas before I install mine next week.

 

[NautyBruiser19]

I didn't use the Blue Sea panel, but a similar one from Powerwerx. It's the same, but instead of an integrated power switch, I installed 2 OEM style switches connected to the dimmer circuit for illumination. It's overkill, but I like the somewhat factory look.

I mounted it all to the driver side taillight access panel. I made a harness with two plugs. One plug for the switches, and another for the power and ground feeds for the outlets. This way, if you need access to change the bulbs or remove the taillight, you can just unplug the panel to gain full access. The other side of the harness runs to the wheel well where I have a 6 fuse Blue Sea fuse block and two relays to power the panel and switches, and a constant 12v outlet next to the AC outlet to power my 45qt. fridge. The fuse panel replaced the AC inverter using the existing brackets, since I'll never use the practically useless AC plug for anything. The entire system is fed by 8AWG cables from my auxiliary battery under the hood to provide constant 12v power. Here's a couple pictures:

 

[comtn4x4]

I mounted mine on the same panel that [MENTION=701871]NautyBruiser19[/MENTION] did however on the driver's side since there's already a outlet and cigarette lighter on that side. I also have a couple National Luna lights hooked up to the switch.


[MENTION=701871]NautyBruiser19[/MENTION] That looks great! Good job!

 

[NautyBruiser19]

Thanks [MENTION=98117]comtn4x4[/MENTION]! I love how you added those lights to the panel switch. An excellent idea!

I just realized I said I used the driver side for the panel, but it's the passenger lol. Apparently I don't know my left from my right!

 

[SuedePflow]

I ended up mounting mine in the same spot you guys did. Driver side only because it was a straight shot to the batteries. I also did a Genesis dual battery kit at the same time.

Just spent the last 4 days living off this truck with food in my Iceco fridge and drinks in my new Roam cooler. The dual batteries and new and improved 12v circuit did so much better with the fridge. Never once dropped below 12.2v on the entire trip. (Before this upgrade, I could only get 20 hours out of the fridge before the voltage was too low for it to run)

 

[NautyBruiser19]

I ended up mounting mine in the same spot you guys did. Driver side only because it was a straight shot to the batteries. I also did a Genesis dual battery kit at the same time.

Just spent the last 4 days living off this truck with food in my Iceco fridge and drinks in my new Roam cooler. The dual batteries and new and improved 12v circuit did so much better with the fridge. Never once dropped below 12.2v on the entire trip. (Before this upgrade, I could only get 20 hours out of the fridge before the voltage was too low for it to run)

That looks great! I installed mine on the passenger side because that's where my other battery is located. I used a SDHQ secondary battery tray that mounts in the passenger side firewall location.

I also have an Iceco 45qt. fridge, and I love that thing...one of the best things I ever did. That fridge stayed cold even in the 118deg. temps when we did White Rim Road for 3 days. I am very impressed with that beast!