You could have simply added the second panel pulling + & - from other panel feed to power new panel's connections, saving rewiring of old Hiker panel. Then your new panel can power additional 12 volt accessories. Still depends what your power/amps from battery/power station allows. When I get my trailer from Hiker build, will add additional 12 volt distribution panel, too. Thanks for idea. Ah, those lovely lights 😅. All good ideas. KJ4BAD
Yeah, good idea. I just decided to go with a panel with additional capacity from the git-go. I think Hiker should go ahead and put in the higher capacity panel. It probably cost Hiker 20 bucks more to get the better panel. Thanks for watching.
I have the same fuse block and also plan to update this winter. I moved the battery selector to the back wall already. Also plan an exterior switch for the water pump. I feel the electrical from factory is pretty sloppy and not well thought. Same goes for the runs under the trailer.
The fuse block in my HT looks the same as your oem one, with 6 spots for attachments. I don't have much hooked up to it, but did add a 12v/usb panel in the galley area. Still have 4 spots open. I don't have any added hard-wired lights in the galley area (except for the HT oem installed one), and use battery operated puck lights. The oem fuse panel in my trailer was installed in the lower (basement) area, on the aft narrow bulkhead section adjacent to the rear door. Gotta be a major contortionist to get to it in that location.
Good info. Getting to the fuse block in the basement would be tough. I installed my solar controller down there and it wasn't an easy install. I wish Hiker would do a better job on their electrical package from the factory.
If you have double the spots on your fuse block, you'd probably need to update your main positive and ground going to supply the fuseblock with double the diameter.
Why does Hiker put in such a limited number of spots? Kinds of cheap don't you think? I''ve seen other videos, people change out the electrical, doesn't hiker look at these comments and maybe correct them? When people make comments like " You get what you pay for" I'm building my own look alike Hiker
I agree. This is one portion of the build they need to do better. They should calculate how many circuits you have and give you 30 or 40 percent growth for the future.
You could have simply added the second panel pulling + & - from other panel feed to power new panel's connections, saving rewiring of old Hiker panel. Then your new panel can power additional 12 volt accessories. Still depends what your power/amps from battery/power station allows. When I get my trailer from Hiker build, will add additional 12 volt distribution panel, too. Thanks for idea. Ah, those lovely lights 😅. All good ideas. KJ4BAD
Yeah, good idea. I just decided to go with a panel with additional capacity from the git-go. I think Hiker should go ahead and put in the higher capacity panel. It probably cost Hiker 20 bucks more to get the better panel. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Kyle. Great upgrade.
Thanks for watching!
I have the same fuse block and also plan to update this winter. I moved the battery selector to the back wall already. Also plan an exterior switch for the water pump. I feel the electrical from factory is pretty sloppy and not well thought. Same goes for the runs under the trailer.
The fuse block in my HT looks the same as your oem one, with 6 spots for attachments. I don't have much hooked up to it, but did add a 12v/usb panel in the galley area. Still have 4 spots open. I don't have any added hard-wired lights in the galley area (except for the HT oem installed one), and use battery operated puck lights. The oem fuse panel in my trailer was installed in the lower (basement) area, on the aft narrow bulkhead section adjacent to the rear door. Gotta be a major contortionist to get to it in that location.
Good info. Getting to the fuse block in the basement would be tough. I installed my solar controller down there and it wasn't an easy install. I wish Hiker would do a better job on their electrical package from the factory.
If you have double the spots on your fuse block, you'd probably need to update your main positive and ground going to supply the fuseblock with double the diameter.
Yes, you are right. I really need to put a 6awg wire for pos and neg. I'll put that on the list. Good call out.
Beware of bad Cheap fuses! I like the upgrade!
Good advice!
That camper needs Node Red
damn right! If I could get a Pi to run 24/7 and not drain my battery I would!!!
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Lol. You caught the Easter egg.
Why does Hiker put in such a limited number of spots? Kinds of cheap don't you think? I''ve seen other videos, people change out the electrical, doesn't hiker look at these comments and maybe correct them? When people make comments like " You get what you pay for" I'm building my own look alike Hiker
I agree. This is one portion of the build they need to do better. They should calculate how many circuits you have and give you 30 or 40 percent growth for the future.