Wiring up a Tom Tom

[CookMySock]

I went and bought a inline fuse holder and 10amp fuse (probably overkill for the tomtom) wired it all up, and is working sweet as. I am a little worried about waterproofness, but will probably overkill it with "leaky tape". Cheers.

No worries bro.

The 10A fuse is fine. It's only there to go "pop" if something shorts out - it doesn't protect the tomtom. You can test this if you like - disconnect the tomtom and deliberately short the plug out with a screwdriver - the fuse should instantly and cleanly open with a loud "snap". If it hesitates at all before blowing, go for a smaller fuse. Guard your eyes when testing this.

Steve

[CookMySock]

I went and bought a inline fuse holder and 10amp fuse (probably overkill for the tomtom) wired it all up, and is working sweet as. I am a little worried about waterproofness, but will probably overkill it with "leaky tape". Cheers.

No worries bro.

The 10A fuse is fine. It's only there to go "pop" if something shorts out - it doesn't protect the tomtom. You can test this if you like - disconnect the tomtom and deliberately short the plug out with a screwdriver - the fuse should instantly and cleanly open with a loud "snap". If it hesitates at all before blowing, go for a smaller fuse. Guard your eyes when testing this.

You are probably better off without the tape. Perhaps tie it down loosely with a few cable ties.

Steve