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Blackcat2950
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Hey guys,
I'm looking for some recommendations on a mobile installation I need to do on GM full sized truck. Here's the setup:
- RCI 2950DX
- Joker 1x4 Amp (105A alt, 600 CCA battery)
- Wilson 5000 MM
- RG-8X coax everywhere
I have two special requirements:
1) I need some sort of power quick disconnects at the amp for times when I need to remove it from the vehicle. (which is typically once or twice a week)
2) I need to move the whole mobile rig (radio, amp and antenna) from the current truck to a new (identical) truck every 6 months. (don't ask why, I just do. )
I want to run the radio's power (fused at 8A) off of the cigarette lighter (fused at 20A)... which I do today w/o the amp w/ no problems whatsoever. I'm planning to use MonsterCable PowerFlex 4ga., both pos and neg, directly to the battery through the firewall fused at 80A. Antenna is easy... though the door jam. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT="">
My question to everyone is are you using any insulated, power quick disconnects that are good for at least 80A @ 14v... and if so, what are you using and where do I get em? Also any suggestions for the side post battery connections? Monster also sells side post 'extenders', but is there anything better/easier for frequent install/deinstalls? I'm concerned w/ the extenders because the pos. side post w/ the extender will come damn close to the inside sidewall of the hood compartment if I do that. GM has a rubber insulator on the Pos terminal as-is.
I looked at Parts Express and MCM for the disconnects w/ no luck...
Any other suggestions would be appreciated...
--Blackcat
</p>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub86.ezboard.com/ublackcat2950.showPublicProfile?language=EN>Blackcat2950</A> at: 7/29/02 3:06:29 pm
I'm looking for some recommendations on a mobile installation I need to do on GM full sized truck. Here's the setup:
- RCI 2950DX
- Joker 1x4 Amp (105A alt, 600 CCA battery)
- Wilson 5000 MM
- RG-8X coax everywhere
I have two special requirements:
1) I need some sort of power quick disconnects at the amp for times when I need to remove it from the vehicle. (which is typically once or twice a week)
2) I need to move the whole mobile rig (radio, amp and antenna) from the current truck to a new (identical) truck every 6 months. (don't ask why, I just do. )
I want to run the radio's power (fused at 8A) off of the cigarette lighter (fused at 20A)... which I do today w/o the amp w/ no problems whatsoever. I'm planning to use MonsterCable PowerFlex 4ga., both pos and neg, directly to the battery through the firewall fused at 80A. Antenna is easy... though the door jam. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT="">
My question to everyone is are you using any insulated, power quick disconnects that are good for at least 80A @ 14v... and if so, what are you using and where do I get em? Also any suggestions for the side post battery connections? Monster also sells side post 'extenders', but is there anything better/easier for frequent install/deinstalls? I'm concerned w/ the extenders because the pos. side post w/ the extender will come damn close to the inside sidewall of the hood compartment if I do that. GM has a rubber insulator on the Pos terminal as-is.
I looked at Parts Express and MCM for the disconnects w/ no luck...
Any other suggestions would be appreciated...
--Blackcat
</p>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub86.ezboard.com/ublackcat2950.showPublicProfile?language=EN>Blackcat2950</A> at: 7/29/02 3:06:29 pm