Howdy folks...worked through the forums looking for this and think I have it pieced together but welcome advice.
2026 R29. I'd like to convert the port trolling motor outlet (Scotty Downrigger) to a standard 12V cigarette lighter. I'll be powering my StarLink from there (we don't keep it permanently on).
I THINK what I need to do is: Pull the fuse (currently 40A), rewire the outlet for the new 12V cigarette lighter, replace the fuse with a 20A.
The StarLink draw should be WAY under that load, and although the wiring gauge is overkill from the old 40A setup, because I'd be under the wire load, things should be plenty safe right? My experience in this is limited to 'under loading wire is good, overloading wire is bad'...
Does that make sense?
2026 R29. I'd like to convert the port trolling motor outlet (Scotty Downrigger) to a standard 12V cigarette lighter. I'll be powering my StarLink from there (we don't keep it permanently on).
I THINK what I need to do is: Pull the fuse (currently 40A), rewire the outlet for the new 12V cigarette lighter, replace the fuse with a 20A.
The StarLink draw should be WAY under that load, and although the wiring gauge is overkill from the old 40A setup, because I'd be under the wire load, things should be plenty safe right? My experience in this is limited to 'under loading wire is good, overloading wire is bad'...
Does that make sense?