Cross-posted to Pirate4x4.
Before I burn my rig to the ground, I'm looking for some advice and a sanity check on my game plan. I'm using usmcdoc14's writeup on JKOwners.Com as my wiring bible so assume I will be following the proper gauge, connection methods, etc.
The Sanity Check
This is going on my 99 Jeep Cherokee. My plan is to add a dual battery setup using the Blue Sea ACR setup to allow for battery isolation and combination with an in-cabin control. I'm connecting everything via 2 gauge welding cable. I'm going to run a custom switch panel with a relay/fuse assembly under the hood (or multiple boxes inside and outside of the cabin to minimize cable runs if that makes more sense).
So my questions for the overall plan are:
The Knowledge Gaps
Most of the switches are straight forward SPST turning the accessory on/off. The couple of exceptions which I'm looking for input are:
Any other comments or advice welcomed. I thought I knew a lot about wiring until I started doing research on this so I'm looking to learn.
Before I burn my rig to the ground, I'm looking for some advice and a sanity check on my game plan. I'm using usmcdoc14's writeup on JKOwners.Com as my wiring bible so assume I will be following the proper gauge, connection methods, etc.
The Sanity Check
This is going on my 99 Jeep Cherokee. My plan is to add a dual battery setup using the Blue Sea ACR setup to allow for battery isolation and combination with an in-cabin control. I'm connecting everything via 2 gauge welding cable. I'm going to run a custom switch panel with a relay/fuse assembly under the hood (or multiple boxes inside and outside of the cabin to minimize cable runs if that makes more sense).
So my questions for the overall plan are:
- Does this look like a good plan?
- What am I missing?
- Have I future proofed the install enough?
The Knowledge Gaps
Most of the switches are straight forward SPST turning the accessory on/off. The couple of exceptions which I'm looking for input are:
- Winch - I want this to energize the winch and bridge a jumper on the fuse box which activates the XJ's high idle (raises the idle to 1000-1200 RPM)
- Rear lights - This is a SPDT which I want to either turn them on with the ignition off, have them come on with the reverse lights, or be disabled completely
- Stereo headunit - on automatically with the ignition or bypass the ignition and just turn on
Any other comments or advice welcomed. I thought I knew a lot about wiring until I started doing research on this so I'm looking to learn.