Nice and orderly - very cool.

BT

On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 4:48 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> FOLLOWUP:  I went with Bruce's tip about a secondary fuse box for
> accessories.  Yes, I mounted it under normal 85 Tintop fusebox with sheet
> metal screws.  Here is the one I used:  12V 24V 6 Way Auto Blade Fuse
> Holder Box Block With Waterproof For Car Marine | eBay
> <https://www.ebay.com/itm/333915511236>
>
> 12V 24V 6 Way Auto Blade Fuse Holder Bo...
> <https://www.ebay.com/itm/333915511236>
>
> I spent most of the day unraveling the wire mysteries I had concocted
> under dash.  Took out old mess.  Now, each accessory (radio, Garmin GPS,
> Audiovox Cruise Control, motor operated valve for heating up water) has
> their own 12VDC power line and their own fuse....all readily available.
> Also, I ran a Yellow Constant 12VDC (for radio station memory) wire, again
> with it's own fuse; output wire to Radio Memory I also made yellow.
>
> Anyway, very happy with how it all turned out!  Neat.  Tidy.  Easy to
> understand.  Rugged.
>
> On Saturday, October 23, 2021, 05:50:55 PM PDT, Richard Koerner <
> rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>
> Bruce, I like this tip very much!  Instead of all those funky plastic
> housings around typical glass-bodied fuses going to accessories, I could
> have a clean setup.  Thank you!  I will start researching.
>
> On Saturday, October 23, 2021, 05:34:22 PM PDT, Bruce Todd <
> beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Richard,
>
> What about considering a secondary fuse box (kind of like a sub panel) and
> secure it in a central spot somewhere under the dash and hook power to it
> and then connect your accessories to the secondary fuse box directly
> instead of splicing and dicing?  That way you will know where the
> accessories are being powered and they can also be fuse protected as well.
>
> All sorts of size and amperage configurations on Amazon or on other
> automotive sites.
>
> Bruce
>
> On Sat, Oct 23, 2021 at 4:47 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> My van is 85 tintop.  Second owner, since 1989.  So I am the DPO.  I've
> added electronic accessories along the way:  Honda Radio, Audiovox Cruise
> Control, Garmin GPS, even a switch to activate valve on my hot water/shower
> setup, hidden fuel pump kill switch.  All works Great!.....until it
> doesn't, like on latest cross country trip the radio just stopped working
> while driving along.  Okay....I made the bonehead mistake of "kludging" the
> connections, kept hop-scotching.  There are primarily three:  Ground,
> Constant 12VDC, Switched 12VDC.  I just kept splicing into existing
> things.  I need a better way.....it is definitely looking like an Octopus
> out of control under there.  I have some ideas in mind, but thought I would
> ask the gang if they have any tips.  Also....it would be super helpful to
> have wires of different colors, like they do at the factory; I'm sure I
> could find at FLAPS, Amazon, or Ebay but maybe you know good source.  My
> basic plan is to use generous lengths of wire, zipties, and appropriate
> labeling.  Systematically clean things up.
>
>