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I have a 2008 GU Cab/chassis with a canopy mounted on the rear. I have removed all the old/dodgy wiring in the canopy and wish to upgrade the whole canopy electrical system.
My first problem is to find a place to mount the circuit breaker (a US made WiseOwl 60amp unit) near the starter battery. Has anyone mounted this type of unit before and, if so, where. Also any photos of bracketry used will be gratefully accepted.
I am installing 2 x 135ah AGM batteries, a Projecta DC/Solar charger, and intend to run all my lighting, fridges and chargers through a 12 port Narva distribution box.
I want to run the power from the engine bay to the canopy on the driver's side = shorter run of cable.
I have a couple of similar circuit breakers in my canopy. One is screwed to a block of plywood which is simply glued to the inside of the canopy, the other screwed onto a thinner ply cover which has other wires behind it . IMG_1920.jpg
Thanks Cuppa. My main problem is trying to find a good spot close to the +ve terminal of the starting battery. DO you have any ideas that might help? I'm pretty new to this 12 volt stuff so any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Cuppa. My main problem is trying to find a good spot close to the +ve terminal of the starting battery. DO you have any ideas that might help? I'm pretty new to this 12 volt stuff so any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
You should be able to find a spot on the firewall there somewhere? You do want it as close as possible to the battery but a short run to the firewall will be okay. Just keep it well insulated.
Just be aware that these units are not waterproof despite what they may claim. Either have then up high out of the way or cover them somehow. I have one mounted flat behind the second battery and about level with the top of it and after a failure due to water I made a 3D printed clip-on cover to fit over it. No problem since.
Well, it's done and thanks again to those who offered information and assistance.
Another request. I would like to know what would be the correct gauge of wire to use to connect from the starting battery to the CB, and from the CB to the tray on the rear of the truck? As mentioned above the power will be going into a Projecta DC/Solar charger.20201118_075152.jpg20201118_075213.jpg
P.S. The large red cable in the photos is the power cable for the winch.
I would use 25mm but 16mm would probably get it done. Voltage drop at 60A is a concern.
I have just upgraded the 10mm I originally ran to 35mm. My air compressor is now a lot faster and I get no voltage drop at all to my oven which was under performing before.
Great job nice and neat , gotta be happy with that.
What you dont want is voltage drop, do some maths
maybe 25mm like Winnie suggested.
remember all these members have already done this so
they know whats right and what works
@Cuppa has an extensive electrical set up in his canopy setup.
Check out his build thread youll find most of your answers there
Im sure, or just ask, easy as, TD
Last edited by threedogs; 21st November 2020 at 02:35 PM.
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