Don’t get me wrong, I bought an S-POD for my JKU and I’m something like 95% happy. I would get another in a heartbeat. But... I’m running two radios and 2 different light setups. I’m building in my air compressor. For a long time I just clipped it to the battery when needed, so I’m not sure if I will add it to the SPOD. Winch is direct to battery. My fridge goes direct to a sub switch panel in the rear that includes 3 other light setups. You wouldn’t want a fridge on a switch, at least I didn’t, so direct is the way to go.
Building the rear panel wasn’t hard and the tools aren’t expensive. If I was staring down the costs you are considering, I would just start with one good large battery in the stock location with really good cables to it.
The skills aren’t hard to learn. Fuses are your friend, and this community is very helpful. The problem here is that there are usually multiple acceptable ways to do something, but each advice provider is certain that they know the only “right” way. Myself Included.
Whatever way you go, good luck.
Building the rear panel wasn’t hard and the tools aren’t expensive. If I was staring down the costs you are considering, I would just start with one good large battery in the stock location with really good cables to it.
The skills aren’t hard to learn. Fuses are your friend, and this community is very helpful. The problem here is that there are usually multiple acceptable ways to do something, but each advice provider is certain that they know the only “right” way. Myself Included.
Whatever way you go, good luck.