Dermot1
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Hello all - new here and first post!
Just purchased a 2013 B180 Diesel Sport with the 1.5 diesel, and I am going to add a tow bar this weekend. I am not going to use a dedicated wiring kit, but will use a SMART by-pass 7 way relay. My question is, what can I connect to for my main power supply. I do not have easy access to the clip-in fuse holders so I was thinking of connecting a 20 amp fused supply directly to the bus bar feeding the fusebox beside the battery in the engine compartment. I was simply going to add a connection where the power lead is bolted to the bus bar.
My only concern is that if this car has a smart charging system, is there any fear that taking power from this point would interfere with the charging? I don't think it will, but I would appreciate a comment. I would prefer this connection point as I was going to bring the power cable under the car between the plastic underbody and car body, to avoid lifting the upholstery in the car. I know the dedicated electrics bring power from the interior fuse box, but I am happier using the SMART 7 way relay. Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Just purchased a 2013 B180 Diesel Sport with the 1.5 diesel, and I am going to add a tow bar this weekend. I am not going to use a dedicated wiring kit, but will use a SMART by-pass 7 way relay. My question is, what can I connect to for my main power supply. I do not have easy access to the clip-in fuse holders so I was thinking of connecting a 20 amp fused supply directly to the bus bar feeding the fusebox beside the battery in the engine compartment. I was simply going to add a connection where the power lead is bolted to the bus bar.
My only concern is that if this car has a smart charging system, is there any fear that taking power from this point would interfere with the charging? I don't think it will, but I would appreciate a comment. I would prefer this connection point as I was going to bring the power cable under the car between the plastic underbody and car body, to avoid lifting the upholstery in the car. I know the dedicated electrics bring power from the interior fuse box, but I am happier using the SMART 7 way relay. Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
