Recent content by IronAndRice

Clean setup

Sorry I was studying for an exam and haven't been online. The dynamic load is about 160 lbs, directly to the roof, which with the rack and tent I am close to...but I have the weight spread out along tracks and rack. No cracking or bending at all. The static max is about 800 lbs so its fine...

If you end up building it make sure to post pics. Also if you do decide and if you want, send me a PM with your email and I will email you a copy of the actual plans from Third Coast Craftsman with supply list and cut list to make it easy. Cheers!

Sure! I used a video by Third Coast Craftsman on youtube as reference.

Thanks Benson! The roof rack I made by chopping up a small trailer frame (in my apartment living room with a hacksaw lol) and gave it the body fill and rattle can treatment. Then I ordered prinsu mounting feet and jerry-rigged them to work with the rack and mounted them on yakima tracks. Also...

Used them extensively in the army back in the day for running dark/IR. They were pretty neat but for my own vehicle I like the "click" if that makes sense haha

My daily driver as well. I have grand plans for the future, but currently in between careers so can't afford a whole bunch right now. A lot of DIY.

They have LEDs! That is the reason I wanted a switched fuse, but since the switches are fused what I ended up doing was ditching the relay from circuit breaker to fuse box. Just finished wiring it up this morning. Total mess right now, but once I clean it up I will post some pics. I do a lot...

I just read up on soldering automotive wires; I never thought about the vibrations. Guess it is time to get a quality crimping tool. As far as switched vs non switched, I was worried about the LEDs from all the switches draining my battery while I am away. Is that a problem you've ever had?

Less than a foot total I am hoping. Gonna mount the fuse box right next to the Battery.

I just happened to have a 60 amp relay left over from a different project. The BSS fuse box is rated for 130ish amps I believe so my thinking was to protect the fuse box from a sudden large influx and have a way to quickly shut off power to add more accessories. I am not expecting to ever have...

Thanks for the reply Dave. New to all things electrical but I sure am having fun learning!

I am wiring in a bunch of different accessories to a Blue Sea Systems 6 Circuit Blade using relays. I will attach a picture of my proposed wiring. MY QUESTION: Can I solder all the rocker switches 12 V wires together (Blue) and then connect all three to the same fuse? If anyone sees a way I...

Cool build!!

US Navy M105 trailer I retrofitted for a camping trailer. Drove across Canada with no problem. Trailer will not include tent (or my gf). - Brand new 7000lb axle with electric brakes (down-rated to 5500 lbs because of distance from spring centers) - Chevy HD truck tires and rims with spare -...