Oldstock14
Registered User
I’m looking to put in an under hood bus bar for pulling 12V power to my aftermarket gauges, probably some extra lights, usb power sources as well as fixing my no power situation on the factory “power source.” I want a clean organized source of power for more possible accessories in the future that’s also very easily accessible under the hood. I do use the truck as an overland rig of sorts, as well as the drive to work 1-2 nights a week.
Question is,
If I pull 12V power from the battery to the buss bar, then pull the 12v to my gauges, how would I put in a relay/what kind of relay would I need to prevent power when the truck is off? Obviously I could tie into key on power somewhere in the dash/fuse box but I’d prefer to start a whole new circuit to branch off to accessories so I don’t have to disturb the factory wiring. Can anyone throw out some ideas?
Question is,
If I pull 12V power from the battery to the buss bar, then pull the 12v to my gauges, how would I put in a relay/what kind of relay would I need to prevent power when the truck is off? Obviously I could tie into key on power somewhere in the dash/fuse box but I’d prefer to start a whole new circuit to branch off to accessories so I don’t have to disturb the factory wiring. Can anyone throw out some ideas?