Hey guys, I'm looking for info/suggestions on wiring my battery in the Jeep. I'm moving the battery to the rear and adding a cutoff switch between the seats. So far I've got a switch, and awaiting delivery of 20' of 2 gauge cable, a junction box, and mil spec terminals.
The info I've found indicates I should install the switch between the battery and starter solenoid, and run the alternator direct to the battery side of the switch. I'm also adding a blue sea fuse panel for accessories that will be on the cutoff. The only item I'm planning to bypass the cutoff is the computer so I'm not constantly wiping the memory.
One item I'm not sure about is the winch wiring. I've always read you should wire the winch direct to the battery (and done so). I also don't want to run that load through the switch (it's rated for 300amps cont.). Do I need to run the winch wires direct? I'm OK doing so, it just seems like I'll have a bunch of big cables running through the Jeep. I want to do the cleanest, correct way so I don't cause any issues.
Anyone with a rear mounted battery please lmk how yours is setup. Any other related suggestions are welcome.
The info I've found indicates I should install the switch between the battery and starter solenoid, and run the alternator direct to the battery side of the switch. I'm also adding a blue sea fuse panel for accessories that will be on the cutoff. The only item I'm planning to bypass the cutoff is the computer so I'm not constantly wiping the memory.
One item I'm not sure about is the winch wiring. I've always read you should wire the winch direct to the battery (and done so). I also don't want to run that load through the switch (it's rated for 300amps cont.). Do I need to run the winch wires direct? I'm OK doing so, it just seems like I'll have a bunch of big cables running through the Jeep. I want to do the cleanest, correct way so I don't cause any issues.
Anyone with a rear mounted battery please lmk how yours is setup. Any other related suggestions are welcome.