Access to Fuses

[jscherb]

I've been working up a list of spare fuses I think I should carry and I'm frustrated by access to many of the fuses. Many of the fuse boxes are hidden under the plastic panel under the rear seat, requiring quite a bit of disassembly to get at them. A few examples of fuses I think might be good to carry:

- Fuses for the roof power points, in the Accessory Pre-Fuse Box.
- Fuse for the US-spec 400-watt inverter, in the Interior Pre-Fuse Box.
- Fuse for the 350-amp rear NATO plug, in the Accessory Pre-Fuse box (almost accessible, but the cover to that box can't be completely removed due to the plastic panel covering one end of it).

Those are only a few examples, there are other fuses I'd like to carry that are in those same fuse boxes.

I haven't removed the plastic panel yet, so if it's quick and easy someone can tell me that . But assuming it's not quick and easy, has anyone thought about making holes in the panel to provide access to the fuse boxes? Seems like that wouldn't compromise too much of the purpose of the plastic panel in protecting the wiring underneath.

I'd appreciate your thoughts on fuse access...

 

[anand]

Not specifically for fuse access, but because with the seat in the utility/QM position you can't access the rear bolts, so I have been running mine without any of the T50s in place nearly since I picked it up last April. At least with the seat in the forward position, the plastic is held in place quite well from tension alone. Agile Off Road also sells a different bolt kit to replace the T50s with a much more manageable fastener.

 

[jscherb]

Not specifically for fuse access, but because with the seat in the utility/QM position you can't access the rear bolts, so I have been running mine without any of the T50s in place nearly since I picked it up last April. At least with the seat in the forward position, the plastic is held in place quite well from tension alone. Agile Off Road also sells a different bolt kit to replace the T50s with a much more manageable fastener.

Thanks for that info. I'll remove the T50's and see how it works out. I'll check the Agile product as well. Thank you very much.

 

[TheDocAUS]

There is also a fuse thread here, with a suggested spares kit that may help you decide on your own spares kit.

 

[Tazzieman]

Cut the panel with tin snips, enough to gain access.
It won't affect resale value. In fact it might increase it

 

[landmannnn]

I just cut away large amounts of that plastic too. It is soft so a sharp knife was all that was needed.

 

[jscherb]

Those of you who have done some cutting - any pics to share?