geocrasher
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- Jun 14, 2018
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- Location
- Northern NV
- First Name
- Ryan
- Truck Year
- 1988
- Truck Model
- V1500
- Engine Size
- 350
Hi everyone,
I want to add some accessories to the interior of my 88 Burb. There will be at least one USB charger, perhaps two, a CB, 2M amateur radio transceiver, and perhaps more in the future. I don't think I'll ever use more than 10A at once. What I'm thinking is to run a set of 12ga wires straight to the battery and then to a fuse block such as this:
Of course there would be a 30A fuse at the battery. I've also considered powering it through a relay energized by the ignition circuit in the fuse box using one of these connectors:
www.speedwaymotors.com
Does this all sound about right? Can anybody recommend a better way to add circuits to the truck without going through the stock fuse box? I don't want to tax the 34 year old wiring any more than necessary, and the radios need to go straight to the battery anyway. I appreciate any and all input. Thanks!
I want to add some accessories to the interior of my 88 Burb. There will be at least one USB charger, perhaps two, a CB, 2M amateur radio transceiver, and perhaps more in the future. I don't think I'll ever use more than 10A at once. What I'm thinking is to run a set of 12ga wires straight to the battery and then to a fuse block such as this:
Of course there would be a 30A fuse at the battery. I've also considered powering it through a relay energized by the ignition circuit in the fuse box using one of these connectors:
Pico 0952C GM Style Fuse Block Tap
Taps Into GM Fuse Block Splice Accessory Wire Onto 16 Ga Connector Wire Plug Connector Into Cavity Use In Ignition Cavity Power Supplied Once Ignition Is On Clear Housing
Does this all sound about right? Can anybody recommend a better way to add circuits to the truck without going through the stock fuse box? I don't want to tax the 34 year old wiring any more than necessary, and the radios need to go straight to the battery anyway. I appreciate any and all input. Thanks!
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