Blue sea sub panel

[algin5109]

Just purchased 12 cir blue sea sub panel and was curious if anyone with one has any pics of it mounted. Looking for a good location that won't be a pain to service. Also looking for feeder size and wanna fuse it too.

 

[Gunner_45]

Nice choice.

Looking forward to the install pics.

 

[08SolarFlareH3]

Think Alrock has one and some pics, sure he can help

 

[alrock]

I have the six fuse panel and unfortunately, I don't have any pics of it installed and the way my truck is set up right now I can't really get any pics of it. But I can show you where it is installed (ignore the red arrow). It is on the firewall, driver's side, tucked pretty close to the corner. It covers that white washer and wedges between the fender and the wires coming through that large firewall grommet.

I picked this spot as it has a decent amount of space there, is close to the battery and a good ground point. It's also decently located spot for roof lights, driving lights, etc. It is a bit cumbersome to hook up new wires in this spot due to reaching over the fender, under the hood, around the hood release cable, around the other cables, etc. but I'm still comfortable with my choice.

 

[stix]

This worked for me w in line fuses

 

[algin5109]

Looking at that same spot. Was gonna relocate harness with plastic clip to make room. Thinking about making standoff bracket that's hinged on one side so I can pull pin and rotate it up so I can see it. Not necessary but is what really is.

 

[alrock]

That's a good idea, hinging it to allow access, or at least mounting it to a plate that makes for easier removal and access.

 

[algin5109]

Here's what I settled on. Routed cables together along fender and along harness on backside of battery. Fuse cover lifts off easily and far enough due to the loop I left in the wires. 100a breaker and 4 gauge wire. Gonna changeover roof lights and aux plugs I previously wired and feed them out of this.

 

[Ron46]

I am going to do the same mod this summer. I have all the parts and wires, just waiting till im back for the summer from college and was trying to find a good spot to mount it too lol. :corn: can't wait to see some pics of where you installed yours.

 

[algin5109]

Edited post. Sry forgot pics

 

[alrock]

Looks great, that mod will help out the management of the wires a bunch.