Fuse box installs?

[Slimshad]

Originally Posted by Bigk_54

I used blue sea like mutely but put behind the cup holder

Ah ha so you ran the 12v to the dash and distributed from there. Good idea. What did you ground to.

[obeewanton]

I'm in the mist on doing the same. I wonder if the converter draws power from the batteries if not utilized? It does complete a circuit. Would tapping from the key switch be a better way of keeping the converter from drawing power when not in use? Or just use a toggle kill switch to make sure the converter is disconnected.

..wait I think I just answered my own question. Carry on

[Slimshad]

I heard not to mess with the key switch on an RXV.

[mutley]

Originally Posted by obeewanton

I'm in the mist on doing the same. I wonder if the converter draws power from the batteries if not utilized? It does complete a circuit. Would tapping from the key switch be a better way of keeping the converter from drawing power when not in use? Or just use a toggle kill switch to make sure the converter is disconnected.

..wait I think I just answered my own question. Carry on

Depends on the converter. Some have a "switch" connection/pigtail and some don't. The ones that don't WILL ABSOLUTELY draw current even if no accessory is attached, they should be switched with a relay somehow. The ones that do have a switch input, you simply wire it up to either the key switch, or the key switch side of the solenoid. (I did the latter).

[obeewanton]

Originally Posted by mutley

Depends on the converter. Some have a "switch" connection/pigtail and some don't. The ones that don't WILL ABSOLUTELY draw current even if no accessory is attached, they should be switched with a relay somehow. The ones that do have a switch input, you simply wire it up to either the key switch, or the key switch side of the solenoid. (I did the latter).

Yeah, its some cheap Amazon converter. I didn't install it. I'm looking for near OEM one right now with some circuit protection. Sorry to jack the thread.

[bronsonj]

If you get a converter and put it on the key switch then you have to leave the key on to listen to the radio when the cart is stopped. I didn't like that idea.

On mine I put in a simple 12v marine battery under the driver side of the seat and the fuse block on the driver side rear (but I like the idea of putting it under the cowling).

When there are block parties I can blast out music from the cart without worrying about anybody 'accidentally' taking the cart for a spin...

[Slimshad]

I am going to try and hook my stuff up this weekend. Hope I don't jack anything up.

[Slimshad]

Got the cart in the basement. Fit right thru the French doors! Now I can get all this going.

[TerryH]

Just to go against conventional thinking....I opted for the extra battery. I didn't want to rob anything from the pack. I used a Blue Sea box and installed it in the right side glove box hole in my PDS cart. Has worked great for me. I have my iPod player and underglow controls in there as well.