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I suppose you could, but an easier method may be to install a fuse block such as the one below (only an example) that is hardwired to the batteries and switched by a relay.
If you have already ruled this out, then completely disregard my thoughts.
Subscribed either way as your idea is something I have considered as well.
That is a nice looking unit and didn't even know about them let alone consider it. Right now I'm using little tabs that slide onto a leg of the fuse and have a spade to attach a connector to. It's not really a Kosher approach. Looking around in there I found one active slot with no fuse in it, turns out it's connected to the delay timer, might have been for the original radio. So right now my plow is powered up until I open the door. After I get the truck sewn back up from the plow attachment I'll look into that.
I can't tell you how nice it is to have that parts truck sitting there throughout this ordeal (yes, I'd call wiring the plow an ordeal) 1) For reference as to what's been monkeyed with and isn't right and 2) For parts that are missing or broken.
There are dozens of different configurations of these types of fuse blocks. I would like to have all auxiliary equipment (not OEM) connected to a fuse block, but it does not always work out that way.
A long time ago I put an auxiliary fuse block under the dash below the steering wheel. It has flying leads for ease of connection. I also put a ground bus right next to it. Adding devices is simple with this setup.
Do you have a picture or link to the "flying leads" you have on the block? A Google image search produced a wide range of connections that may be inaccurate.
Flying leads are just wires that come out of the fuse block ready to be either connected directly to an accessory, or lengthened to connect to something. See here for some examples. It's been over 15 years since I installed it and I'm at work so I'm working from memory.
I was able to add connectors directly to the fuse box in my Econoline van and create some new circuits. Ford trucks should use the same fuse box connectors.
Sous that is a nice looking fuse box. Do you have a link to it?
I do not have a link, my apologies. Although, I am sure it was simply a copy and paste for a small LED fuse block that came up in search results. If I were going to recommend a method for adding circuits for accessories, I would point in the direction of @F0rdc0wb0y . He has done some great work adding circuits and fuse blocks that are safe, secure and reliable.
Sous that is a nice looking fuse box. Do you have a link to it?
Scrolled up to see which one you were looking for. I believe I spotted the right post and used a very similar fuse block on our SXS from Amazon. I have also purchased something less fancy but similar off the shelf at Advance Auto which has been on the race car for 15+ years.
08-11-2017, 08:11 AM
