Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 On your HDT when you wired in aftermarket accessories, did you use the truck wiring harness ground studs, or did you run a new ground distribution block/stud? Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sirius radio uses the CB radio ground, everything else has independent grounds to the battery - old school. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 None of the additional accessories have a high amperage rate, most is all 2-5 amp max. In the past, I've done my own ground studs, terminal strips etc. Anything to keep the wire knot at the battery under control. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 For my main wiring in the drivers compartment I always create my own ground buss bar tied back into the battery directly. Other things, like an occasional light or dash accessory I'll tie into an existing ground or into the truck someplace. I don't like to tie into the truck if I can avoid it, though. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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