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Old 06-16-2015, 10:59 AM
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Default Battery + Firewall Pass Through

Looking to understand what RV-10 builders are using for the battery + firewall pass through. I believe most are using some sort of firewall mounted device but not sure what that is. I guess same goes for the negative side.


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Old 06-16-2015, 11:05 AM
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Default Firewall ground

I am using the ground bus on my rv4.
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Old 06-16-2015, 11:06 AM
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Old 06-16-2015, 11:22 AM
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mo...MobileSwitchNo
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Old 06-16-2015, 11:38 AM
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I just used a snap bushing in the hole provided, sealed with high temp sealant.

Look at the build manual.
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Old 06-16-2015, 12:04 PM
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the Summitt Racing or Jeg's battery firewall pass thrus work really well. The advantage over just running it thru a grommet is that you have a terminal that the wires can be taken on and off of or added to.
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Old 06-16-2015, 02:01 PM
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Default Try these!

This company has been excellent to work with. Check out this 550A power bushing...

https://www.vtewarehouse.com/content...r_bushings.php

They also have 1/4" tab forests...

Also way cheaper than summit racing...
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Old 06-16-2015, 02:56 PM
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I do like Mike. The hole is already there and the wire almost fills it.
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Old 06-16-2015, 03:50 PM
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I plan on using the VPX and was going to use the firewall mounted pass-through as the termination point for the battery + coming off the rear mounted contactor. I could then power the VPX from there. If I pass the cable through the firewall I will then need to pass one back to the VPX. I guess I could go to the VPX first then through he firewall.

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Old 06-16-2015, 04:24 PM
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Default San Diego Marine Exchange

Ethan,
I used what a lot of other guys used....
https://www.bluesea.com/products/cat...ugh_Connectors

You can walk into San Diego Marine Exchange down on Shelter Island and grab one. They usually have them in stock.
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