The Best Way To Make A Relay/ Fuse Panel, Automotive Wiring

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Wanderlost Overland

Wanderlost Overland

Күн бұрын

In this episode we’ll show you how we made a custom electrical distribution panel for our offroad/ overland vehicle. Through this relay box, circuit breaker, and fuse block we'll be able to safely power all our electrical add-ons.
After watching this video you’ll be able to easily build one for yourself.
In the video we’ll give;
• Step-by-step instruction on assembling a popular DIY relay -
fuse box.
• A complete list of the parts we use including their part
numbers and where they can be purchased.
• The basics of how a relay works and why we need to use
them.
• A simple, easy to follow wiring diagram.
• How to wire a relay for a light bar.
If you like this video please consider subscribing to our channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. There's plenty more where this one came from! If you think your friends would enjoy this video, feel free to share it on any social media.
Power Trays: Precision Mounting Solutions for Expedition Vehicles www.powertrays.com/
For more technical information we didn't have time to get to in this video, visit this website- www.bodenzord.com/archives/473
Supplier of most all the parts we used; www.waytekwire.com/
Parts list:
o Bussmann RTMR 15303-2-2-4, Waytek Wire #46343
o Power Trays Mounting Platform, Power Trays
o 100amp Circuit Breaker, Waytek Wire #48885
o Four Position Fuse Block, Waytek Wire #4680
o Metri-Pack 280 Female 14-12 AWG Terminals, Waytek Wire
#31069
o Metri-Pack 280 Cable Seals Blue, Waytek Wire #39002
o Metri-Pack 280 Cable Seals Gray, Waytek Wire #39001
o Metri-Pack 280 Cavity Plugs, Waytek Wire #39010
o Weather-Pack Female Terminal 12-10 ga, Waytek Wire #32039
o Weather-Pack Male Terminal 12-10 ga, Waytek Wire #32038
o Weather-Pack Six-Way Female Connector, Waytek Wire
#38049
o Weather-Pack Six-Way Male Connector, Waytek Wire #38048
o Metri-Pack 280 Single-Way Female Connector, Waytek Wire
#38061
o Metri-Pack 280 Single-Way Male Connector. Waytek Wire
#38060
o Welding Wire 4 AWG (red) Amazon
o 10, 14, 18GA Wire
o Ground Wire, 6 AWG (black), Amazon
o Song Chuan 301-1A-C-R1 four-pin relays, Waytek Wire #75730
o 4 Gang 100A Mini Busbars W/Covers, Waytek Wire #78256,
Covers #78257
o 1/4″ Braided Sleeve, Waytek Wire
o Assorted Fuses, Assorted Ring Terminals, Assorted Female
Blade Connectors
o Assorted sizes Of Shrink Tubing, Assorted Stainless Steel
Bolts, Nuts, Washers

Пікірлер: 117
@michaelgil5104
@michaelgil5104 2 жыл бұрын
I was really focus thru the beginning of the assembly and then my head drifted away when everything was looking so neat and organized. I’ll have to watch this video, over and over again.
@Chickengunny45
@Chickengunny45 5 жыл бұрын
Hands down best diy automotive lighting video.
@pprotory
@pprotory 6 жыл бұрын
I can't say I agree with all your choices for relays and power distribution because I prefer to use other brands and solutions. But I will say you did an excellent job on the install.
@zman92630
@zman92630 3 жыл бұрын
I love the scalability and differentiation between high draw and low draw accessories. Pretty easy to understand, great video!
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@blueroseyt
@blueroseyt 5 жыл бұрын
I've done a lot of wiring on wrecker trucks, your work is spot on and very clean. Planning ahead is THE BEST and most useful part of a project like this along with making it serviceable.
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@beaubattle5332
@beaubattle5332 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the simple easy to understand video... Just got a 74 GMC Jimmy with a 454 😁..going through the old wires trying to make her reliable. Thanks again 👍
@Khorsathedark
@Khorsathedark 6 жыл бұрын
And I'm still just as lost, but teacher Merri with the pointer and the bun made it more than worth it lol. I'll watch it a few more times and see if the confusion of buss bars and such becoming less muddy. Thanks for the video guys!
@merrimorrall3520
@merrimorrall3520 6 жыл бұрын
Khorsathedark LOL, thanks for watching. Check out that website we mentioned. There is a ton of good technical info .
@dallas5374
@dallas5374 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that teacher part left me very distracted lol 🙈.
@electropentatonic
@electropentatonic 3 жыл бұрын
That's some clean wire management and I also love good labeling in a control circuit. You guys did a great job! This is a FAR superior design to integrated all-in-one switch kits. Durable, expandable and, most importantly, easily repaired
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mart9898
@mart9898 6 ай бұрын
Production value is insane compared to other automotive channels
@clwatersjr
@clwatersjr 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Another great video Mark and Merri!
@thequalityglassmith5428
@thequalityglassmith5428 5 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say Thank you for this awesome video and the references!. That article is awesome! Just a note, there is a typo in one of the part numbers that are listed. "Four Position Fuse Block, Waytek Wire #4680" Should be part #46080 Just found that when I was making a shopping list. Thanks again!
@mauriceaustin3442
@mauriceaustin3442 6 жыл бұрын
Great DIY. I have a buddy that's an electronics guru and he just built my power system. I wish I would have waited and tried it myself.
@Myotis05
@Myotis05 2 жыл бұрын
Probably the cleanest job I have ever seen! Very nicely done! Impressive! Thanks for the detailed how-to...
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@grungr668
@grungr668 6 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome. ...I just did one myself but a smaller version. ...I do admit, I'm a bit inspired to copycat yours. ..keep up the good work . thumbs up.
@carlbillingham2670
@carlbillingham2670 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, very easy to follow, and the most detailed I have found on KZfaq. Any numpty (ie me) can follow this. Great work guys!
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@WilliamPradoGXL
@WilliamPradoGXL 4 жыл бұрын
That's incredibly clean. Thanks for sharing
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Will!
@AR3n3gad3
@AR3n3gad3 10 ай бұрын
Amazing work Thanks!!!❤
@chrislee4946
@chrislee4946 3 жыл бұрын
Great video y’all! Very informative and funny!
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@waytekwire
@waytekwire 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning Waytek as the supplier of many of the parts featured here!
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@erikhaw7313
@erikhaw7313 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, wow, wow! I can only dream of understanding this...lol going to try to read the link you gave.
@roaddog137
@roaddog137 7 ай бұрын
Very educational!!!!
@lathropedition
@lathropedition 2 жыл бұрын
This was a serious game changer
@AlchmstDsgn
@AlchmstDsgn Жыл бұрын
My copycat panel is all wired up. Thanks to you both!
@Jasoncohenour
@Jasoncohenour 7 ай бұрын
Very nice how-to.
@jayluikart487
@jayluikart487 5 жыл бұрын
Old video but I’m wondering where you power your winch from? Straight off the battery still? Thanks for the video. I’m starting to get enough things bolted on to the battery that a system needs to get put on somewhere.
@ramzizaz
@ramzizaz 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Wondering why you have seem to have two different relays controlling your air compressor?
@nitrofish1974
@nitrofish1974 7 ай бұрын
You had me the second you slammed the stick on the board 😅, brilliant presentation 👏 awesome ,helped me a lot on a different project 😀 👍
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 7 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@wildherring3988
@wildherring3988 3 жыл бұрын
So genius!
@CORZER0
@CORZER0 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks!
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@sjbill1793
@sjbill1793 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm copying this setup too. One question. You have this connected to your main starting battery. Would this be best connected to an auxiliary battery? I assume it would be the same setup.
@melvis2017
@melvis2017 Жыл бұрын
Great collaboration nice video very inspire thanks allot for that job 🇩🇰👍
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@se7515
@se7515 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. So glad there wasn’t a quiz at the end.
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Us too!
@grendelprime5454
@grendelprime5454 6 жыл бұрын
If you do build one for the fj, could you post the parts you use and wiring diagram? Electrical is not my strong suit and I wanna try this...
@feelsgoodman1349
@feelsgoodman1349 Жыл бұрын
She's the epitome of professional and he literally didn't even finger comb his hair 😆 That said, this video is awesome 👍
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland Жыл бұрын
😊 thank you
@PWL1371
@PWL1371 5 жыл бұрын
Love the video ! Great information on building an extra fuse panel . I do have a few questions I hope you can help with . This panel looks like it can pull some serious amps . Does Toyota offer a higher output alternator for the FJ ? If an alternator isn't an option then maybe changing the pulley size ? I know you would not have the panel at 100 % ever but at night with your head lights on and several other light running then with your communication , navigation could it over load a stock alternator ?
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 5 жыл бұрын
I do believe their is a higher amp alternator that fits on the FJ. Maybe off a Tundra? We don't pull to much through our panel mostly thanks to low amp LEDs. We've never had a problem, in fact, when we turn higher draw accessories on the headlights nor anything else shows any effect. Thanks for watching!
@poogan1239
@poogan1239 2 жыл бұрын
This is a very cool setup! I am just baffled by what the bus bars do? How do they work? Is there metal on the other side of them to touch the bottom of the fuses on the bussman fuse block or is that a totally separate system only powering those larger fuses and used to offer 4 ground and power points as you add fuses to the fuse block????
@XzadforSpacefox
@XzadforSpacefox 3 жыл бұрын
I'm backing out my under the hood compressor and putting this in. I'll let you know if there's an updated parts list if you are interested. Thank you for this
@cdnbroncolife1889
@cdnbroncolife1889 Ай бұрын
Still a heckuva video
@chrisowen1978
@chrisowen1978 4 жыл бұрын
Did you add a relay or solenoid from the ignition so that you will not accidentally drain your battery?
@sjbill1793
@sjbill1793 4 жыл бұрын
Hey guys. Building this exact setup, thank you again for all you do with your instructional videos. Anyway. Just another question. My light bar has a 40A relay. And the relays used in the Bussman box are 35A. In your opinion, can i just use one of the existing relays in the setup for my light bar or should I do it just as you've described?
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 4 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure the 35 amp will do just fine. Check the amp draw spec on your lightbar just to make sure. I can't imagine it being nearly 40.
@sjbill1793
@sjbill1793 4 жыл бұрын
@@WanderlostOverland Well, it's a 200w bar. 40 x 5w Cree LEDs. And at 12v, that's 16.6 amps. If my electrical conversion is correct.
@EdwinMactalMusic
@EdwinMactalMusic 3 жыл бұрын
I love you guys
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
We love you!!!!
@206Trail4R
@206Trail4R 2 жыл бұрын
Great video - wish you could make me one or lived close enough to Burien wa for me to come help and learn . Like the mom and dad I never had lol
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 2 жыл бұрын
That would be cool!
@waynecierkowski3623
@waynecierkowski3623 Жыл бұрын
Do you use the same connector for the Relays and Fuses? I'm about to venture into a project like this for my Tacoma.
@adventureunderground2234
@adventureunderground2234 5 жыл бұрын
How did you get thru the firewall? I have a 2016 and can’t find a factory spot accessible. I’d like to make a small relay/fuse box for just a couple switches. I’m also wanting to install my CB radio. Needing to pass the antenna coaxial ( large ends ). How or where do you run yours? I think I’m going in mount my CB where your switch panel is. The number of switches I want will fit in the factory knock-out panel to the left. Your videos at. I’ve watched so many.
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 5 жыл бұрын
Below the brake system on the firewall there's a big rubber grommet that a stock group of wires goes through. We poked another hole in it and ran our wires through it.
@cdnbroncolife1889
@cdnbroncolife1889 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video, but I must say heck of a lot easier just to buy one already made
@huhu8689
@huhu8689 Жыл бұрын
Thx
@jcantavella
@jcantavella 3 жыл бұрын
Question: I see you hooked the positive wire from the battery to the port labeled “AUX” on the main breaker and the port labeled “BAT” to your BUS bars. Labels seem backwards? Please advise. Thank you.
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
I just went out and looked and the wires are oriented the correct way. In the video I noticed that you're right, they are reversed. At some point we switched them.
@thefitprk3
@thefitprk3 2 жыл бұрын
What terminals did you use for the 10GA wire on the RTMR? The biggest ones I can find on waytek are 14-12GA
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 2 жыл бұрын
It's been so long ago I don't remember, sorry.
@tegowoodz7234
@tegowoodz7234 5 ай бұрын
Would you be able to use a low voltage dash switch and jump it to each relay, like a daisy chain to trigger all the relays at once ?
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 5 ай бұрын
yes
@johncaelles9143
@johncaelles9143 Жыл бұрын
My only pointer would be to use some sort of plastic or rubber gromet for when the wires passes through holes in the aluminum, to protect the wire insulation. Otherwise very clean.
@AlchmstDsgn
@AlchmstDsgn Жыл бұрын
Okay... this is awesome. And I came to it as a power trays customer. Here's the fun question... I'm following your directions and have a cart going at Waytech. But everything is about 5 times the amount I need. Do you know if they'd work with a DIYer who doesn't need 100 water plugs and 100 blue wire seals? My cart is over $200 and doesn't need to be approaching that. Thanks for all you do!
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately all they sell is in bulk.
@AlchmstDsgn
@AlchmstDsgn Жыл бұрын
Just got my box. I think I’ll package up a kit to help the next people! Thanks for the guide. After a few watches, the light bulb has gone off.
@henrikm4657
@henrikm4657 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! What would you say the ballpark total cost of this was?
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly, probably more than a premade panel.
@itolond
@itolond Жыл бұрын
have you a template for the bussmann relay box - the alum plate you have it mounted on
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland Жыл бұрын
In the video we tell where we got the mounting tray, and in the video description we provide a link to it.
@TheGr8whythype
@TheGr8whythype 5 жыл бұрын
what power source are you using to power the switch inside the cab?
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 5 жыл бұрын
That comes from a fused circuit on the panel.
@neilmarshall4927
@neilmarshall4927 6 жыл бұрын
Which rig are you putting this in? FJ or the Runner?
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 6 жыл бұрын
This one's going in the 4Runner but we have enough parts left over that we may build one for the FJ too.
@joshuakim5905
@joshuakim5905 3 жыл бұрын
In this design, there is no local grounding in the fuse box for the accessory device, right? It is assumed it is being grounded to the chassis close to wherever it is?
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
Correct.
@joshuakim5905
@joshuakim5905 2 жыл бұрын
@@WanderlostOverland Is it better to ground the device on the chassis near the device or to run a ( - ) wire all the way back to the battery/( - ) busbar?
@complexity5545
@complexity5545 6 күн бұрын
That might be the largest Panel box that I have ever seen on a regular commuter car.
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 4 күн бұрын
It’s neither normal nor a commuter car. LOL
@RussBlumenthal
@RussBlumenthal 4 жыл бұрын
This may be a silly question and I may have missed it, but where are you grounding your lights and other items when using this?
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 4 жыл бұрын
Depends, if it's a simple low amp light we most often will ground to the body. If it draws more power, like a big light bar or compressor, we ground to an internal busbar in the fuse box.
@RussBlumenthal
@RussBlumenthal 4 жыл бұрын
@@WanderlostOverland great thanks for the response! I am wiring up some lights and have been trying to figure out where to ground. Are there specific grounds on the body you use?
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 4 жыл бұрын
@@RussBlumenthal Any small bolt holding something on the body will likely work. It's important to scrape the paint off so the ground wire makes good contact.
@RussBlumenthal
@RussBlumenthal 4 жыл бұрын
@@WanderlostOverland great thank you very much, your videos and comments are always so helpful!
@pilotbell222
@pilotbell222 8 ай бұрын
Dont forget those little add a fuse taps ARE directional. If the tap is put in the wrong way with the wrong leg tab in the power hole it bypasses the fuse. The incoming power slot is the farthest leg tab with the outgoing power slot the closest to to tap wire.
@fomocoloco7172
@fomocoloco7172 Жыл бұрын
It's interesting how I watched this video 2 years ago and after learning a bunch of stuff I came back to it today and all the stuff I have determined I need on my rig is exactly what they're using. It really goes to show you can give a monkey a computer but it ain't any good if he doesn't know how to use it.
@lisagravells802
@lisagravells802 6 жыл бұрын
What’s the cost difference vs a spod
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 6 жыл бұрын
The SPOD is probably cheaper. We like the customization that comes with building our own though.
@UpintheAir.stream
@UpintheAir.stream 3 жыл бұрын
Or you can buy a switchpro, only reason I say this, is that is is less prone to failure from sticky relays, and time is money. Great job on video as always. Look forward to seeing you guys in 2021
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, true
@MichaelCook1981
@MichaelCook1981 4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately Powertray doesn't make one for Jeeps. I was going to buy one for my 14 JKU. I might just buy a premade terminal box. I was completely lost, with all the wiring. Auto electrical is not something you want to screw up.
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 4 жыл бұрын
We seen a lot of under the hood and behind the dash fires. It's incredibly important to use the correct size wires, connectors, and switches. And fuse EVERYTHING!
@OSCRISTM
@OSCRISTM 4 жыл бұрын
podrian hacerlos en español jejejejejeejeje
@christophergarcia835
@christophergarcia835 2 жыл бұрын
Whoa opening scene, that’s how some porn starts, 🤣! Joking aside thanks for the awesome content!
@FrenchHawk878
@FrenchHawk878 4 жыл бұрын
Oh hell naw, just gonna buy a spod lmao
@qckslvrslash
@qckslvrslash 3 жыл бұрын
Overall a good video and you di a good job describing your layout. But all that money spent and you couldn't buy a proper crimper for 30 bucks??
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
@GaryYoung-eq1ph
@GaryYoung-eq1ph Жыл бұрын
Can't fit in econolines
@ii1825
@ii1825 5 жыл бұрын
Do you not own a proper crimping tool? No need for solder if you use the right crimping tool. Properly crimped connections are typically more reliable than soldered connections. Crimped connections also handle vibration much better, which there is a bit of in overlanding.
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland 5 жыл бұрын
Crimping vs. soldering has been a topic of debate since the beginning of time. Both have their pros and cons. Our experience has thought us that soldering works best for the conditions we operate under. Thanks for the input.
@stvargas69
@stvargas69 10 ай бұрын
I believe you are being shadow banned. 92k views but my screen show 9 likes?!
@dylanwebber763
@dylanwebber763 2 жыл бұрын
chick is hot
@musclecity06
@musclecity06 Жыл бұрын
I cant take advice from anyone who makes a crimp with needle nose pliers..use the right tool and you dont need to use solder which definitely isnt the best practice..
@WanderlostOverland
@WanderlostOverland Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@manuelbou2576
@manuelbou2576 2 жыл бұрын
Good job but Jesus Christ that setup is as bulky as for a Mack truck. Those connectors are clown 🤡 size
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