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Old 08-25-2007, 12:58 PM
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Why don't you mount a 30 amp relay under the front of the bed between the frame rails and install a flush socket w/cover in the front wall - between the bed & cab?
Great idea!, then I wont worry about a live plug just dangling back there.
I guess ill hit up a marine shop soon

What would you trigger the relay with? Keyed hot?
Im not sure if I want it keyed hot, to need the truck/key on, then again, it might be a good idea to have the truck running when using it to avoid draining the batteries too much.(If thats a concern)
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Since you'll be using a multi-pin plug/socket, can't the winch initiate the relay?

... and if you'd rather not have continous voltage present in a high-ampacity cable under the cab, just put the relay on the battery side of the power circuit.

Otherwise - no worries - I have two 000 cables through the floor under my seat for the 5KW inverter.
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Old 08-25-2007, 04:36 PM
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Man I sure love the stacks you fabed up. I guess the winch is more of a priority though. Looks good, I cant help you with the wiring though. You remember how hard it was trying to tell which steel to buy for stacks.
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Originally Posted by XLR8R
Since you'll be using a multi-pin plug/socket, can't the winch initiate the relay?

... and if you'd rather not have continous voltage present in a high-ampacity cable under the cab, just put the relay on the battery side of the power circuit.

Otherwise - no worries - I have two 000 cables through the floor under my seat for the 5KW inverter.
Duh
Yeah, shouldnt be a problem having the winch trigger it...
(Its only rated @ 20amps)
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Old 08-25-2007, 04:41 PM
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You remember how hard it was trying to tell which steel to buy for stacks.
What's to decide?

Go 304SS or go home!
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Man I sure love the stacks you fabed up. I guess the winch is more of a priority though. Looks good, I cant help you with the wiring though. You remember how hard it was trying to tell which steel to buy for stacks.
I COULD have fabbed it up to clear the stacks, which was the original plan, but I actually like being able to hear my own thoughts as I drive right now
They may go back in, if they do, ill modify it to fit around the stacks(no biggie)


LOL, yeah, wasnt bad though, let me know if I can still help if you fab yours up!
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Old 08-25-2007, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by XLR8R
What's to decide?

Go 304SS or go home!
LOL, my motto is "If its free, its for me"
(3x6x 3/16" steel box tubing)
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Im still looking into "free". Im thinking I might go to an old employer and see if he has anything he doesnt want.
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LOL, my motto is "If its free, its for me"
Aha - I see you're a fellow acolyte of the Packrat Priory!

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I might go to an old employer and see if he has anything he doesnt want.
You mean besides your services?
Sorry - couldn't resist!
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Na, I would help over there if needed. Never even applied for it.
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Aha - I see you're a fellow acolyte of the Packrat Priory!


LOL, youve seen my garage/attic/storage building then
If I had more room, id have more crap.

You never know when you might need it again!
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Finally got to test it out this weekend...
Works great for loading it up





Ill get better pictures next time, I was in a rush loading it up in the morning to get on our way...
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Wow that's way too cool.... There's such creative fellas on here!!!

So your telling me my 7" stack is going to be horrendous loud????
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Originally Posted by Luvnacumns
Wow that's way too cool.... There's such creative fellas on here!!!

So your telling me my 7" stack is going to be horrendous loud????
Thanks!


Nah, wont be THAT loud, but youll know its there, thats for sure
Right before I took off my stacks, I had my fiancee and her sister riding in the back seat out to get something to eat, and they couldnt hear each other while trying to hold a conversation
And thats WITH sound deadener on the doors, back floor/cab, and roof.(2 layers of RAAM mat, and the roof with 2 layers and some "custom" foil/bubblewrap insulation)
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OOOH not you got me double thinking here.... Momma's not to hip on the look either so I am in a pickle now....

I will call Mark and Talke with him I heard his straight piped and wow!!! LOUD.....
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