Electric fuse panel

richardkillmon · August 04, 2018, 01:30:04 PM

Dear Experts,

I have gutted an 1976 MCI 5B challenger. I have spent 6 months coating the bare metal with sound proofing and insulation.
I have removed any item that were not working.
I started in the rear and worked my way up to the front. All new walls and floor.
I need to remove the electric fuse panel to coat behind it.
Has anyone removed the panel before?
Since I need to remove it, should I think about have a new rebuilt panel made?

Thanks

Rick

TomC · August 05, 2018, 09:10:59 AM

Check with Blue Sea. They make both 12V and 120vac custom panels. I had them work up a price for a custome 12V/120VAC combo panel for my bus. They wanted around $2,500! I used 2 simple Blue Sea fuse panels and circuit breaker boxes from Home Depot-maybe spent $200. Good Luck, TomC

Geoff · August 05, 2018, 05:58:14 PM

I would not mess with the bus wiring. Everything is coded and should be in your service manual. The extra 12v RV wiring can go through an independent fuse block, And the 120v wiring should go through a house type breaker box with a door. I found it convenient to put the 12v panel above my Trace inverter inside the bus in my bathroom. I don't know who made my 12v fuse panel, but it must have 15-20 fuses in it, and if one blows, a light above the fuse turns on. I haven't been a fuse in over 15 years.

chessie4905 · August 05, 2018, 07:26:37 PM

Thanks Geoff. I've been looking for a fuse block for my cruise, pulse wipers, usb, lighter socket, and electric visors. I found this on Amazon. And it has the blown fuse led indicators.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0749L2QG4/ref=twister_B0749LKMHX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

eagle19952 · August 05, 2018, 09:41:35 PM

Quote from: chessie4905 on August 05, 2018, 07:26:37 PM
Thanks Geoff. I've been looking for a fuse block for my cruise, pulse wipers, usb, lighter socket, and electric visors. I found this on Amazon. And it has the blown fuse led indicators.

this one is here in the USA...Amazon's come from China, note the ship time. this one says it's in L.A.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Way-Blade-Fuse-Holder-Box-12-Pcs-5-20A-Fuses-For-12V-24V-Car-LED-Indicator/192562250340?hash=item2cd59ac264%3Ag%3AOXAAAOSw945bGhlm&_sacat=0&_nkw=LED+Indicator+Fuse+Holder+&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313

TomC · August 05, 2018, 10:22:48 PM

As said before, look at the Blue Sea fuse block for 12v dc. It not only has positive fuses, but also a grounded side. I have many fixtures that are not, or cannot be grounded to the frame of the bus. The wired ground proved to be both useful and convenient-keeping from having to drill holes in the frame of the bus for a ground. Good Luck, TomC

chessie4905 · August 06, 2018, 04:44:30 AM

Don, down in the description it says "country of origin"- China.

eagle19952 · August 06, 2018, 09:12:15 AM

Quote from: chessie4905 on August 06, 2018, 04:44:30 AM
Don, down in the description it says "country of origin"- China.

yup, it also says, Get it as soon as Aug. 27 - Sept. 17 when you choose Standard Shipping at checkout.
been there done that with LED's, lithium batteries Cree flashlights and tablet stylus and and and... The bag will be "not written" in English.

richard5933 · August 07, 2018, 04:11:55 AM

I've also used the Blue Sea fuse blocks, both with and without grounding blocks built in. The last one I installed I used a separate grounding lug strip, also from Blue Sea. Most well built I've seen sold retail.

chessie4905 · August 07, 2018, 06:29:51 AM

The one I ordered should be here tomorrow.

richardkillmon · August 07, 2018, 12:39:21 PM

thanks for the advise

chessie4905 · August 07, 2018, 12:41:44 PM

Came today. Nice. Nickel plated copper with ss screws. It is a 10 terminal. The 12 terminal listed as taking 3 weeks. I also ordered a Blue Sea ground wire strip, 4 terminal