pastorwug
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No need to feel sorry or say you're sorry, your plan is way better and much easier as I see it.
Thanks again.
spod owners, worth money?
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No need to feel sorry or say you're sorry, your plan is way better and much easier as I see it.
Thanks again.
I think you got the wrong impression. I think what you demonstrated is freakin awesome. What I meant by easier is from my understanding the bussman setup is permanent when you plug something into it. Thought I read that in your writeup. So, if my crimping skills werent up to par...id hate to mess that up. I saw that this did in fact use more wiring but might be more leanient for errors...
So...hope you didnt take it the wrong way. Im gonna do something similar to what you did. Just trying to get all my ducks in a row. NEWBIE AT THIS....
Also just was passing along the videos for anyone who might be interested.
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pvanweelden
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^ thanks Pastor!
As far as permanent- use female quick disconnects on the outputs, so you can easily unplug an accessory wire and plug in a new one later.
Test your crimp by pulling on the terminal and the wire before you snap it into the Cooper panel.
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As far as permanent- use female quick disconnects on the outputs, so you can easily unplug an accessory wire and plug in a new one later.
Test your crimp by pulling on the terminal and the wire before you snap it into the Cooper panel.
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^ thanks Pastor!
As far as permanent- use female quick disconnects on the outputs, so you can easily unplug an accessory wire and plug in a new one later.
Test your crimp by pulling on the terminal and the wire before you snap it into the Cooper panel.
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Thanks again. You have been a tremendous help. Truly appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions!
Like the other guy said, no need for appologies. You got a great thing going here. I was just passing along some info...
pvanweelden
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The dbox and the Waytek wire spod are exactly the same thing, but the Cooper panel makes it easier than having 5 relay harnesses to wire up, plus the enclosure is part of it, and fuses for each relay.
Take your time and have fun with it!
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Take your time and have fun with it!
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OverlanderJK
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You listed a 50 amp circuit breaker...but the fuses add up to more. Is it better to go with say 50 amp than 100 amp? Guess you can figure you probably wont run everything at same time.
Thanks!
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MTG
Caught the Bug
Sharkey isn't worth that much. Make it a teraflex sticker and you've got a deal. :cheesy:
OverlanderJK
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pvanweelden
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Don't go higher than 50, like you said, you usually won't have everything on at once, but even if you have 5 led light accessories all on at once, it won't be drawing more than 50 amps
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Armydog
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This looks like a solid and clean way to go... Thanks for the directions
Holeshot
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If you can afford it, then it's ok, nice plug and play product.
IMO, I decided to get a ORE switch panel instead. Cheaper, less wiring, smaller, and faster install. www.offroadengineering.com
here's a link of my install.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?...ORE)-switch-panel-install&p=252667#post252667
IMO, I decided to get a ORE switch panel instead. Cheaper, less wiring, smaller, and faster install. www.offroadengineering.com
here's a link of my install.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?...ORE)-switch-panel-install&p=252667#post252667
Turbobob
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I have one, and the install was very smooth and easy. If I had it to all over again, I might have built my own. I was in too much of a hurry to get an auxiliary panel to add lights and lockers, and should have researched it better. If you don't mind spending the money, and are looking for something "plug & play", then the spod is a good way to go. If you have a little skill with wiring, then building your own will save you some coin!
After long and careful deliberation...I would like an spod, but I could use lights worse. Im thinking there is nothing wrong with using the wiring harnesses that comes with lights for now. Then once I get more than say two accessories. ..I may revisit. Sure an spod would be nice, but it wouldnt help me see in the dark and it would push any lights to later down the road. I think when I need to clean up wires, I will go with the post that was suggested in this thread.
Am I off base?
Am I off base?
Holeshot
Banned
The only concern is if you want to put standart switches you're gonna have to drill/cut holes somewhere, unless if you buy a cheap switch pod like the daystar A-pillar pod, which could be a compromise. A lot cheaper than the spod or ORE panels, but A lot more wires and time of installation.
Edit : Didn't notice it was you before now. Definitely like the ORE panel, no regrets in buying it even if there's only 3 switches used so far.
Edit : Didn't notice it was you before now. Definitely like the ORE panel, no regrets in buying it even if there's only 3 switches used so far.
MTG
Caught the Bug
After long and careful deliberation...I would like an spod, but I could use lights worse. Im thinking there is nothing wrong with using the wiring harnesses that comes with lights for now. Then once I get more than say two accessories. ..I may revisit. Sure an spod would be nice, but it wouldnt help me see in the dark and it would push any lights to later down the road. I think when I need to clean up wires, I will go with the post that was suggested in this thread.
Am I off base?
No. If the choice is between and sPod and lights. Go with lights. I have all my lights wired...sans sPod. :thumb:
Love the ORE setup. How long does it take them to build it? If I bought that now...lights would have to be put on hold. I really would like some lights. I havent done any upgrades to factory lights and they just plain SUCK!!! Lol
Id probably go with daystar for now. Heck I may only ever run 2 or 3 accessories. ..who knows??? Good thing about daystar is I can use it with a diy spod type build later on.
Atch
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If you're wanting lights because your stock lights suck & you have the money for an sPOD just buy some truck-lites. Cheaper than an sPOD and you can legally use them on the road unlike the lights you're looking to add.