Need to find a place for my amps as well. Very limited w second row buckets.

 

There's loads of space & adequate ventilation under the 2nd row 60/40 bench seat. Under my 2nd row I have (from driver's side to passenger side):
- large commercial business band radio body (under 60 of 60/40 seat split)
- 5 channel amp (class D, so it's small) (also under 60 of 60/40 seat split)
- a primary power distribution block: single 150A wiring run to dual 80A wiring runs for amp & secondary power distribution block (also under 60 of 60/40 seat split, just rearward of amp)
- ham radio radio body (between 60 & 40 of 60/40 seat split)
- 400W continuous inverter (under 40 of 60/40 seat split, I can just reach the power switch for the inverter by reaching back diagonally from the driver's seat to under bench seat)
- a secondary power distribution block: single 80A wiring run split 4 ways (also under 40 of 60/40 seat split, just rearward of inverter) for both business band & ham radios & inverter using Andersen Powerpole connectors
- correct gauge wiring & fusing for each leg, so unmeasurable voltage drop at any point, and a blown fuse in any secondary wiring leg, shouldn't incapacitate any of the other secondary wiring legs.


*** The 2nd power distribution block using Andersen Powerpole connectors is really useful, since I can completely disconnect power from either of the radios or the inverter in seconds, and I also have a spare deep cycle battery I can use with 6 gauge 75A wiring to power the second power distribution block instead of the run from the primary power distribution block, so that I can power everything except the 5-channel amp for my stereo off my spare deep cycle battery, when I'm working communications at rally races, without draining the 2 primary vehicle batteries (my X is a diesel, so has 2 primary vehicle batteries). Later I plan to purchase an ambulance battery box to mount my 3rd deep cycle battery on the frame rail & a heavy duty marine switch to connect it to the 2 main vehicle batteries for charging when the engine is running, and allowing me to disconnect the 3rd battery when the engine is not running, so I can work comms at races or use the inverter for extended periods without worrying about running the 2 primary vehicle batteries flat.

 

my amps mounted to my box. easy removal.

 

easy theft too lmao jk

 

under the passengers bucket seat, alpine 500 watt amp & 2 10" type r subs in the barn doors! I had a pull chain switch, before getting a remote turn on.e.php?albumid=26272&pictureid=97603[/IMG]

 

using 1/0 copper welder wire to a 200 amp mini in line fuse.

 

using 1/0 welder cable to a 200 amp mini fuse. 2k tripp lite inverter behind the same seat.

 

im not worried

its either at home in the garage or at work. other then going out to dinner or whatever. viper alarm and the best part the sub and amp were free so who cares? but i remove it alot of bigger items to go in the back or camping so its ratchet strapped down.